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Check Yourself

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  Are we becoming hard-hearted & rebellious like Israel? Take a moment to recognize how far His people have gotten from their God.. they have no fear of the Lord nor do they honor Him. WORD 4 TODAY  psalms 33:8 “Let all the earth fear the Lord.  Let all the people of the world honor Him.” Let’s pray for a change of heart! It has to begin with us!

Short Study of Proverbs 1

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                         WORD 4 TODAY  Proverbs 1:1-4   Let’s Break It Down  V1  “The proverbs (sayings) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel” V2 (purpose of reading scripture is) “For gaining wisdom and instruction; and for understanding & discernment (ability to see & understand) V3 “for receiving instruction in prudent (showing thought for future) behavior and speech, Also for doing what is right and just (honest) and fair; V4 for giving prudence (cautious/sound doctrine)  to those who are simple, And knowledge and discretion (how to behave & speak) to the young. Let’s Check Yourself  A simple person is honest and authentic. They don't have hidden agendas or motives. They are easy to be around, as you never have to worry about their true intentions. They say what they mean and mean what they say, but never in a hurtful way.

The Character of Wisdom

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  Thy Word O Lord is my  Illumination  that gives me Your vision for the work you have prepared me for, directs me in the way that I should go and provides me Your wisdom in how to speak to Your people. Thy Word O Lord is my gauge as to what is right!  Thy Word O Lord rejoices my heart and it fills me as I need it. Wisdom shouts in the streets.     She cries out in the public square. She calls to the crowds along the main street,     to those gathered in front of the city gate: “How long, you simpletons,     will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking?     How long will you fools hate knowledge? Come and listen to my counsel. I will share my heart with you     and make you wise. “I called you so often, but you wouldn’t come.     I reached out to you, but you paid no attention. You ignored my advice     and rejected the correction I offered. So I will...

My Friend, My Brother

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  From A Journal, 1/19/2023 Wow Father, I have seen and I am a witness to Your Majesty,  in the last three (3) months through Joey's life and testimony! I had the privilege to watch Your Grace, Your Favor, Your Goodness, Your Faithfulness and Your Mercy working in the life of Your child. 1.   Grace You called, saved, and used Your child for Your purpose in my life. Your child became like a real brother to me. He was always happy to see me, he helped me repeatedly, and he was a great listener.  We shared our past and praised You for the marvelous work and restoration that You had done in our lives! Truly You made beauty from ashes and what a glorious testimony of Your work! 2.  Favor How do I describe the awesome opportunity everyone had in watching Your child get his own place! There were too many obstacles and no chance for this to happen as it did! But Your Favor and plan was at work and the impossible became possible, and for me this was an impossible pr...

AETATEM

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Aging is a wonderful phrase of life when you have a good sense of humor and attitude.  As I am now officially retired, I can share with you that it has been a sense of freedom. I would not have thought of retirement in that way, but now I do not have the urgency of time. I can plan to do the things that I have wanted to do.... paint, author a book, spend quality time with friends and family and experience new places. My heart is open to meeting people and sharing life experiences with them, in order that we may encourage one another. Really there are no limits! The reality is that I am still trying to navigate my emotions. After serving others for so long, how do I now serve myself?  I have thoughts of travel (Italy and Wyoming), new adventures (train ride to visit family) and so much more. So where do I begin? For now, I need to put into words what I am feeling, what I want, and what can I give?  Usually I can find myself when I write or sit still. There I ...

Mansion Over The Hilltop

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https://youtu.be/ICrzF0kKQZM As I sit and enjoy my quiet time just looking around at all the beauty that God has created just for us! I’m reminded of His promise that He’s made a mansion for me just over the hilltop! I’m sitting here with tears of joy, as I reflect on my life, and in my walk with Christ. Too many times I had wandered off from His path, looking for something .. whether it was love, understanding or maybe it was acceptance, I am not sure.  But one day I walked into a church, not looking for God, but there He was waiting for me. And I heard a sermon that opened my heart, and I realized that all that I was searching for, I found right there in that small church! I found love, I found understanding and acceptance, all from One man, called Jesus. He has been with me from that day forward, even in my wanderings, in my back sliding and in my darkest times, He was there. I have often believed that I was alone. But, I just realized this morning, that I was never alone! This ...

Life’s Notes 11/8/2022

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I’ve seen God’s perfect work in my backslidden sister last year… it was beautiful, perfect and I was with her as she took her last breath here on earth and into eternity. Amazing love  I didn’t get to be with my brother as he fought hard for each breath he took. His mindset has always been different from mine.  I’ve learned that I don’t have to be like you and that you don’t have to be like me!  That was a breakthrough 4 me. I thought that to fit in and 4 people to like me, I had to be like them. Hallelujah! God is in our midst.  How beautiful it is to watch God opening up the heart of His children… bringing them the wonderful news that their sins are forgiven.. and then watching them come to God… It is not a mystery.. but it is God’s way …  The spirit is calling many out of the darkness to come to the Light.  Amazing grace is at hand 4 all who believe. God is indeed on the move for the lost.  Watch & pray for them! God is calling them out.. one by...