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Word 4 Today - 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

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Reminder about our “New Norm”.  Mama said that we would have days like this…. “For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.   2  We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing.   3  For we will put on heavenly bodies; we will not be spirits without bodies.   4  While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life.   5  God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has given us his Holy Spirit. But remember God’s promises..  2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “ That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are   being renewed every day. For our present troubles are sma
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Word 4 Today - “Jesus is LORD”

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No matter how good you are, how hard you try, or how decent of a person you attempt to be, when it comes to following Christ, you can’t earn your way to God.  You can’t do enough good things to tip the scales in your favor. You can’t buy, win, impress, or manipulate your way into salvation.  But Jesus has already purchased your freedom on a cross and offered it to you as a gift.  But you do have one job, as Paul describes in his letter to the Romans… “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV Many people believe that Jesus was a real, historical person. Many people believe that Jesus was a genuinely good man.  But the Bible says that even the demons believe there’s only one God (James 2:19).  Minutes before their deaths, two criminals hung next to Jesus on the cross. One of the criminals mocked Him, but the other one trusted in Him.  Jesus told the one who trusted Him that he
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Word 4 Today - Proverb 1:8-9

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“Correction & Instructions”           Psalm 1:8-9 “My child, listen when your father corrects you.  Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.  What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck” At first glance you would take this as King David speaking to his son Solomon. Here David is giving him a strong reminder and godly counsel to “embrace” correction and instruction. It is wise to speak these things to children, but it is also meant for us. As God is your Heavenly Father, He is giving this stern reminder to us. 1. Listen to correction. This will come in various ways; teachers, mentors, employers, spouse, friend and many others. It is good to heed what they are saying and discern if it’s wise counsel. If so, God is stating, “pay attention” and receive what is said that it may be well with your soul. Solomon uses the role of a father and a mother to show that it is good for parents to give correction and instruction. If you care for anoth
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WORD 4 TODAY - Proverbs 16:3

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Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”    Proverbs‬ ‭16:3‬ ‭ It’s a complex dance—being faithful with the opportunities God gives you while also trusting Him with the variables that are out of your control. The writer of Proverbs, typically attributed to King Solomon, said this: It sounds simple enough to commit your work to the Lord.  But it takes intentional effort, continual surrender, and genuine trust. Throughout Scripture, we see all kinds of work: farming, building, pastoring, parenting, fishing, doctoring, leading, designing, singing, writing, engineering, shepherding, and much more.  In his letter to the Roman believers, Paul discusses talents and gifts when he says: “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.  So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.  If your gift is serving others, serve them well.  If you are a teacher, teach well.  If your gift is to en
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Today’s Prayer Psalm 116:5-8

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“Gracious  is  the  Lord , and righteous; Yes, our God  is  merciful. 6  The  Lord  preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. 7  Return to your rest, O my soul, For the  Lord  has dealt bountifully with you. 8  For You have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And  my feet from falling”       
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“O Death, Where Is Thy Sting”

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The Truth About Death No matter what part of this planet you live on, how well you take care of your body, or how much money is in your bank account, there is no escaping death.  Sound a little depressing? Sure. But there’s still good news! Really, really good news.  For those who belong to Christ, we have a hope that’s beyond this world… “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.”   Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Death is the greatest tool of our enemy, which is why Jesus came to defeat it. That’s why He became human, took the ultimate punishment, and put death in its rightful place—under the authority and dominion of God.  Yes, life is fleeting, but death is only temporary. And the Spirit of God can do what no human can, give life to the lifeless and redeem what has been lost.  The truth about death is that “it’s not the end of the story.”
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Observation Spotlight

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Ms Gutierrez has been in the education field over about 27 years and has always taught new kids coming into pre kindergarten. Dianna loves working with these young kids, which she calls her “babies”. The excitement and joy with which she engages with the class exhumes from within her and is visible to everyone! Parents and kids alike, all enjoy her enthusiasm and professionalism which should be the “standard” in the classroom! A big “congratulations” to you, kid!  🥳. 🥂. 🎈🍾 It’s great to have someone (like your boss), toot your horn! Thanks to Ms Wen, the principal of this school, for showcasing those that do their job well. Praise be to our Lord Jesus Christ, amen
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