Author: Sonja

Child of the King; Christian WP Blogger; Grandmother or five; retired 55 years; Property Landlord; Buckner International missionary for 10 years; struggling unpublished memoirs writer of non-fiction personal life events!

God’s Desire Is That You Cultivate Relationships

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Did you know that developing meaningful relationships is what Christianity is all about. So, to please God, first, let us identify Whom we must use as a model to imitate. It goes without saying that when most people become ‘saved,’ baptized, a church goer and advocate of biblical teachings, they already have cultivated several people relationships. Fear, criticism and alienation may now set in because some of your current acquaintances may not be church members nor church goers.

The question is…How do you make any necessary changes among your running mates. The answer is simple…you must Re-cultivate those old relationships using Christ-like examples.

Step One: Pray for guidance while on this journey.

Step Two: Share your new experience with those friends you feel would be supportive.


Step Three: Give to others honest reasons why you cannot attend other events.


Step Four: Practice meditation exercises for 15 minutes prior to your Bible reading time.


FOLLOW THIS SUCCESSFUL "MINDFULNESS" MEDITATION EXERCISE:

Breathing is very important, so, concentrate on your breathing.  Move into a comfortable position whether seated in a chair, on a couch reclining or seated.  Exercise your face muscles, do not grit your teeth nor frown.  Just concentrate on breathing deep and slowly.  Feel your lungs and stomach rise as you breathe inward through your nose and deflate as you exhale through your nose. (This begining exercise takes practice.) 

Notice any place of body tension or tightness.  Now this may sound strange, but think about those areas, concentrate on them and quietly give them permission to just relax.  You may be lead to send up a thanksgiving prayer for your body taking such good care of you.  Do not let any other subjects enter your thought process.  If your mind should wander, just bring it back and focus on your breathing.

After about 15 minutes of body preparation, you should be ready to begin your Bible study time.  Read one or two chapters at the beginning.  Always have paper and pen available.  Write down first thoughts, questions, and the Bible chapter and verses you read.  Always close with a silent prayer of thanksgiving.

CONFESSION TIME:

I have tried and taught everything I have blogged for you to do during my relationship with the Lord.  I can truthfully say this procedure works and continues to work.  In the coming weeks, I will share other exercises for you to try as you grow in grace and in the Lord.  Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to respond with biblical answers.

I truly love the Lord because He heard my cry and pitied every groan.  As long as I live, when trouble arises, I'll hasten to His throne.

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God Was Pleased When He Heard You Quoting The Bible…Hallelujah!

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“In this case, what they don’t know…wont hurt them.” The Holy Spirit whispered those words to me as I contemplated writing this blog. The mere thought of revealing this unabashed secret to the visitors of this blog site gave me joy unspeakable.

Did you know that in your daily dialect and communications with friends, relatives and other folks, you are often quoting scripture? Who would have guessed that the expressions below all derive from the Bible’s Old Testament Books of Job and Proverbs. (Two of the so-defined poetry books in the Bible,)

“A house divided”

“Escape by the skin of one’s teeth”

“The ends of the earth”

“Jesus paid it all…all to Him I owe.” (*)Colossians 2:13-14)

NOW, LET’S BREAK IT DOWN…

Have you ever advised or counseled a friend, relative, spouse or total stranger that if things do not change for the better in their household, a house divided will not stand. Proverbs 11:29 says it a bit firmer…”He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only the wind.”

The writer of the Book of Matthew relates what Jesus had to say on this same subject: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” When witnessing to others about the power of God, a person can gingerly introduce this bit of wisdom and perhaps help to rekindle a broken relationship.

Let’s now talk about escaping an inherent danger “by the skin of one’s teeth.” Did you know that the Old Testament Book of Job has a number of colorful expressions that recite the miseries Job encountered at the hands of God. Much of the descriptions used by Job to relate his sufferings are hard to decipher. Let’s look at Proverbs 19:20 for example. Job says he has become so emaciated that ‘my bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.” (In other words, Job believes he has barely escaped death.)

How many times have you, too, used this proverb to dramatize a scary event that has happened to you…”escaped by the skin of your teeth.” I’ve used that expression hundreds of times, especially if a crazy motorist cuts me off in traffic. I only wish I had thought to use the above intro when witnessing to a young convert. I could have referenced Job and what he went through at the hand of God. God will use many different people to show others how to keep the faith during sun shinny and rainy days.

The last expression I want to tell you about is why almost every generation has an opinion as to when “the ends of the earth” will happen. In ancient cultures and especially in the Israelites culture, they thought it was obvious that since the world was believed to be flat, it must have limits. The Old Testament scriptures are full of references concerning the ‘ends of the earth”. The Israelites found credence in the Book of Job 37:3 where God is said to “directeth his lightning unto the ends of the earth.”

So, now in today’s society, in order to sound biblical and because God used verbiage directing his lightning to extend as far as the ends of the earth, we, dramatize our emphatic statements by adding…until the ends of the earth. (Actual meaning: for ever and ever!)

My Personal prayer of thanksgiving to God…

Dear Heavenly Father, Mighty God, Rose of Sharon, and King of Glory: Your humble servant and daughter of Abraham enters your presence in all humility. For I see and surely am a witness to the unadulterated truth that Christ Jesus is now and always will be the Son of God. You, my God, sanctioned Jesus to be nailed to the cross along with all of mankind’s sins and misdeeds. Only believe is the edit you placed on humankind. Jesus’ life was shed for all who were born in sin. His unselfish sacrifice afforded everyone to a right to the Tree of Life. All we have to do is believe in Him and confess with our mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of God! Hear and receive my prayer is my plea, Amen and Amen.

(*) NOTE: Colossians 2:13-14: “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross.”

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God’s Sovereign Power Reigns Over Superstitions

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It is amazing how many of our superstitious ways revolve around death, hell and the grave. Take for example:

‘The Yawn Reflex

Today, we believe that it shows good manners to cover your mouth and to say excuse me after a broad and noisy yawn. Well, originally, good manners had nothing to do with it. In the ancient days, it was believed that the Devil made a person yawn so that he could gain access into the body and cause that person grave danger. If that person is observed yawning he would say excuse me because he knew that yawning was contagious and would cause the second person to yawn, too. Thus putting that person in grave danger. So the first yawner would say ‘excuse me’ for putting you in danger. The Hindu people would snap their fingers three times to counter the Devil antics.

What is your take on yawning? How would you feel if you were given an opportunity to engage a new friend or a stranger in a lively discussion about the evolution of yawning? I can see you now, discussing the good and evil powers that encumbers our lives, in today’s world. Try it! Who knows. You just might gain a new convert and lead them to the cross.

Here is a little more information about yawning. The Medical doctors today tell us that yawning can be due to sleepiness, exhaustion, shallow breathing or observation. Also, one of the first exercises that a new born baby performs is to stretch and yawn after its body breathes in fresh air. Medical scientists believe that there is a yawn center in the brain that is activated by our lungs and under certain conditions cause us to yawn.

Now Take Sneezing

How many “Gesundheit” does a person get after sneezing? And do you know what it means? Well it means, “God bless you.” The custom of asking God’s blessing initiated with early man who believed that the spirit resided in the air and since we breathe air in to our heads, it stands to reason that the spirit resided in the head. A sneeze would accidentally expel the spirit. So a person would ask God to put it back. The act of bowing towards the sneezer was also counter-magic. For it meant, “May your soul not escape.”

Now, if the opportunity presents itself whereby a person in your presence sneezes, offer them a small new packet of Kleenex. (You just happened to have a new pack in your pocket or purse.). Now you can start witnessing for the Master. No doubt this new and forward way to approach witnessing is new to you, but I bet you will have a lot of success. And no doubt, the person will return to you the pack of Kleenex.

The Conclusion Of The Matter

Now imagine being in a room filled with sneezers and yawners. This combination of guests could be fatal. Don’t forget, a yawn gave the Devil access into the body and a sneeze could expel your good spirit. Thus leaving your body defenseless. The spirit of the Devil would be exposed out in the room trying to gain entrance into someone else; Gesundheits being shouted aloud from across the room; some guests bobbing up and down towards the sneezer; and the yawners approaching others and saying I’m sorry, I’m sorry for infecting you. What a hilarious scene from an Austin Powers movie.

(Leave with a big yawn, cover your mouth and say excuse me. Next, give out a loud sneeze. After the audience responds with Gesundheits say,…O, Well.)

Please share your successes with me. The Holy Spirit is waiting.

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God Spoke And It Was So…

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Free Lightbox displaying Genesis 1:3 'Let There Be Light' on a wooden surface. Stock Photo

Did you know that in the Beginning, (As the world turned!) God used divine craftiness and glorified ingenuity to create ‘existence‘. OKAY…SO, THAT WAS A MOUTH FULL! LET’S FAST FORWARD.

OOOOOPS! Oh, boy! Now I have to prove it! I’ve been wrestling with this subject all week end! Finally, the Holy Spirit said enough already! Your problem is that you are hung up on semantics. The meaning of a word. You have asked yourself a million times, ‘What’s divine craftiness and glorified ingenuity got to do with anything?”

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS SUBJECT….“Divine craftiness”

1 SAMUEL 21:13

The desires of a growing Christian to eventually become the ‘apple’ of God’s eye does not always mean that he or she has to be first in line all the time. What I mean by that is you should bide your time. Be still and know that listening, affirming, growing in grace and working peaceably with others helps to keep worms from manifesting into your apple.

Let’s take young David for instance. Prior to becoming the second king of Israel, this budding young fellow often feigned divine craftiness. When David needed protection from Achish the king of Gath (Goliath’s country), he used divine craftiness by feigning insanity and weakness. This deception helped to save his life and to live for another day.

MATTHEW 5:16

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Always keep your light on. Keep spare batteries in your draw. Stand before a full length mirror and practice smiling with your eyes, teeth, forehead, etc., etc., etc., you get the picture. Kiss the air!

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS SUBJECT….“Glorified Ingenuity“

May I suggest you read the Story of Ruth in the Old Testament…especially Chapters 3 and 4. In those two chapters, Naomi, the Mother-in-law of Ruth (both women are widows) comes up with a brilliant idea.God eventually blesses the idea and makes things happen for the good. Scripture reveals that not only is history made, but a precious little baby is born that will soon change the whole world. Read it and weep!

IN CONCLUSION:

Dear Lord Jesus: I thank You for Who You are. I glorify Who You are. And I praise You for Your kind mercies I receive each morning. This week has been a most challelnging one as I tried to be obedient to the Holy Spirit. So thank You very much for the promise that You are with me…that You are my refuge and a shelter for me. Thank You for making it possible for me to be calm in the midst of trouble and to acknowledge that You and You alone are God.

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God Stretched The Truth About One Word!

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Did you know that originally the word ‘gospel‘ denoted a person bearing some kind of news to the populous…good or bad…akin to a gossiper. (The Greek word is “euangelion” for bearing good news, and if that was the case, the person was given a reward). Much later, the reward gift was discontinued and the Greek word just stood for good news. The English word for good news is “gospel”.

Now before I can proceed with this week’s blog, I have to show you something. Look at God! First, he eliminated ‘bad news’ from the definition of the Greek word “euangelion“. He allowed “angel and El” to remain. The English word “gospel” i.e., “good message”, is the equivalent of the Greek word “euangelion.” (Check out the spelling of the Greek word: (E-V-A-N-G-E-L).

(To my readers...As this blog post began to take shape, I was blessed and amazed at the ingenuity of our All-knowing God.)

Now we can proceed with the definition of “GOSPEL”

One of the first tasks a seasoned Christian knows is that they should be able to witness to a total stranger and explain the reasons why we disciples of Christ believe He is truly the Son of God because of what He did on and off the Cross.

  1. Followers of Jesus Christ believe in the method of His virgin birth as recorded in the Holy Bible.
  2. Jesus’ mission was to become a substitute unto death for the disobedience and sins of mankind (initially committed by the first human beings, Eve and Adam.
  3. After preaching and teaching the populous for some 33 years about the Salvation (saving) Plan God had put in place for sinful mankind and all other things created, Jesus suffered, bled and died on an old rugged wooden cross.
  4. He was placed in an unmarked borrowed grave; but after thee days Jesus rose alive and returned miraculously to His Father in Heaven.
  5. You can read about all of these events, known as The Good News (“euangelion”) in the first 4 Books of the New Testament Christian Bible known as Matthew, Mark , Luke and John.

Because Jesus suffered, bled and died for my sins and yours and everything else that was created, we, His believers, are called to go into the highways and byways proclaiming the “Good News” of God. (The gospel of God; Mark 1:14) (God concerning His Son: Romans 1:1) (2 Thess. 1:8) (Rev.1 4:6) (Eph. 6:15)

YES, God stressed the truth out of one word…”euangelion“. May we, too, be obedient and do likewise.

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God’s “Want-a-be” Super Woman

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(Hello readers, new friends, blog followers, and hopefully returning new-b’s. I sincerely want to apologize for my weekly blog absences during these past 3 weeks. My computer access was impeded by the mechanical installation and transfer of computer files from an obsolete Apple hard drive computer to an upgraded Mac Studio computer. It took computer techies more than 3 weeks to get me up and running again.)

The time consuming and embarrassing delays mentioned above have propelled me to reprint an earlier blog that I wrote 40 years ago. In that conversation with God, I immaturely asked him to develop me into a super woman. (That request was due to my impatience in becoming financially successful; an accomplished woman of God; and for God to grant me favor if I skipped over a few building blocks along the way.)

So, as I patiently awaited for the Geek Squad and Spectrum techies to figure out where to connect all of the black, yellow and white cables, I held on to the wise godly instructions the Holy Spirit had dropped into my psychic so many years ago. By keeping my kool, deep breathing, wringing my hands, feeling sorry for my readers, I believed I learned the lesson, the Holy Spirit wanted me to:

(LESSON LEARNED: FAITH…PATIENCE…FAITH…TRUST…FAITH…BECOME STEADFAST…FAITH…GOD’S GOT IT!)

OH LORD, HOW CAN I BECOME A SUPER WOMAN IN THE FAMILY OF GOD?

If you heed the commandments of the Lord your God
which I command you today, and are careful to observe
them, I will make you the head and not the tail; you shall
be above only, and not beneath.           Deuteronomy 28:13b-13a
BUT LORD, I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND.  FOR EVEN THOUGH I STUDY YOUR
WORD MY HEART IS HEAVY MORE OFTEN THAN GLAD.

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all 
things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.               
                                     3 John 1:2

TELL ME, MASTER, HOW CAN MY SOUL PROSPER?

My child, it is written that the just shall live by faith; but if anyone
draws back, 
my soul has no pleasure in her.        Hebrews  10:38

HOLY FATHER, DO YOU MEAN THAT I AM PREVENTING 
MYSELF FROM
DEVELOPING INTO A SUPER WOMAN 
IN YOU BECAUSE MY FAITH IS WEAK?

Consider Abraham, he believed in me and it was 
accounted to him for righteousness.  Therefore know 
that only those who are of faith are
daughters of Abraham.                    
                           Galatians 3:6, 7

THEN ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD, DEAR JESUS, IF I 
INCREASE MY FAITH IN YOU, YOU WILL BLESS ME 
AND MAKE ME A SUPER WOMAN?

Surely blessing I will bless you 
and multiplying I will 
multiply you.                   Hebrews 6:14

OH, JESUS, YOU ARE SO GOOD AND SO KIND.  AND I PROMISE TO
INCREASE MY FAITH AND DEPEND SOLELY UPON 
YOU IN EVERYTHING I DO.

Just remember, faith comes not by your own
 might, but faith comes by hearing 
and hearing by the word of God.                 Romans 10:17

SO THAT I MIGHT UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY, MY LORD,
LET ME REPEAT WHAT YOU SAID.  IN ORDER FOR ME TO
BECOME A SUPER WOMAN IN YOUR HOUSE, I MUST 
LISTEN AND OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS AND YOU
WILL MAKE ME THE HEAD AND NOT THE TAIL.

YOU ALSO DESIRE THAT I NOT ONLY BECOME A
PROSPEROUS WOMAN, BUT THAT MY SOUL BE 
ENRICHED AS WELL.  AND THE BLESSING IS THAT 
ALL OF THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED JUST BY 
INCREASING MY FAITH IN YOU.

That's right, daughter.  And you should also remember that
without faith it is impossible to please Me.
             Hebrews 11:6

I KNOW WHAT FAITH IS, LORD, IT IS LIKE HOPING AGAINST
HOPE THAT AN INCURABLE SITUATION WILL GET
BETTER EVEN THOUGH YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW.

I say it a little differently...Now faith is the 
substance of things hoped for, the 
evidence of things not seen.              Hebrews 11:1

THANK YOU, LORD, FOR THIS VISIT AND I AM DETERMINED
TO PUT MY FAITH INTO PRACTICE AND NOT ALLOW SATAN
TO ROB ME OF MY SUPERIORITY IN YOU.

Well said, my beloved, for the thief does not come except
to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.  I have come that
they may have life, and that they may have it more
abundantly.                              John 10:10

Scripture Reference:  "You shall walk in all the ways which
the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live
and that it may be well with you."       
                        Deuteronomy 5:33




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God Played A Trick On Semantics

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Did you know that God (the Father of Jesus Christ) used semantics when He allowed Eugene H. Peterson to interpret all of the New Testament into a contemporary language and redefined it as THE MESSAGE BIBLE! You will notice that I give credit to Mr. Petersen’s creative interpretation but not to his revised explanation of the verses. And that is because, God is still (and always will be) the author and finisher of His Holy Word!

The initial genius of the Message Bible in the New Testament translation begins with Matthew 5:3 which reads…”You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his [kingdom*] rule.”

The New International Version (NIV) reads: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 5:3

Were you capable of denoting the semantic phrase? “…you’re at the end of your rope”. That sentence replaced ‘poor in spirit’ with a description mankind would instantly relate to. The Holy Spirit has assured me that God knew His Holy Bible would be translated into many specific contexts. He knew it would serve as a way of God’s revelation. And that was alright with Him.

Hopefully, now you know the value of reading and studying God’s word in various translations. You are invited to come back next week. You will learn how to remember the definitions for two very similar words. You read about these in the New Testament: ‘Agnostic’ and ‘Gnostic’.

Composing this blog has been exciting for me. I love words…their meaning…origin…and to incorporate them into writing material that informs. So please humor me and if you are a fan of what I produce, ‘follow’ this blog post.

Your evolving traveling journalist:

(*) NOTE: [kingdom] My insertion word

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God Enlightened Me Today That ‘Rocked’ My Boat!

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As my readers know from ‘following’ this blog post, it is my plan to publish a new blog every Friday. It will be refreshing. So, what I did was to research my writing submissions to various organizations in my formative years. To my surprise, I ran across an article entitled, “An Apple A Day (In Liquid Form) Keeps The Doctor Away“.

I reread my article several times to decide if it was applicable for this format. Since the information was promoting health advantages, I quickly engaged the Holy Spirit. I asked Him if the Bible had anything to say about vinegar. A flood gate opened and I saw Jesus suffering on the cross.

As Jesus’ crucifixion unfolds, His pain and agony caused Him to declare, “I am thirsty”. So the soldiers soaked a sponge in a jar of wine vinegar and put it to Jesus’ lips. Mistakenly, I thought this gesture caused the enemy soldiers to mock Him. Therefore, I did some research. In Jesus’ day, several blends of wine were homemade and wine vinegar was used as an assuage(*) medicinal. The soldiers’ gesture was actually helping to mitigate some of Jesus’ pain. (Jesus ‘Rocked’ my boat by enlightening me as to the real motive of those enemy soldiers on Jesus’ behalf.)

I invite you to take a moment. Please read my essay about the benefits of applying 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water.

        "An Apple A Day (In Liquid Form) Keeps The Doctor Away"

Did you know that consuming a glass of water with two teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar helps your kidneys? It also benefits your bladder. This mixture supports their vital work of removing waste from the body.  So, if you must eat a lot of protein, consider drinking apple cider vinegar along with each meal.  This will help you keep good health and keep you out of doctor's offices.

Another important use of this liquid concoction is that when taken regularly, it can cause you to lose weight.  Forget Atkins and all other diet fads.  It takes you a little longer to shed those unwanted pounds. But, once you lose them, research has shown that the weight will stay off.  Try this two-one-two formulae.  Drink two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with each meal every day. See if you don't lose at least one inch from your fat waist by the end of two months. Continue on this plan and watch that inner tube drop off during the ensuing months.

In today's busy world, full of stresses and gadgets that consume our attention, we often stay up too late. This includes distractions like cable and the internet. As a result, many of us do not get the eight hours of uninterrupted sleep we need.  Chronic fatigue pledges 50 million Americans according to a recent Cornell University study.  

A simple solution to this fatigue problem is to put apple cider vinegar in your bath water.  Just add a half pint of it to a full tub of water.   Immerse yourself in it for 15 minutes.  Your skin will absorb some of the vinegar and potassium in it and pep you up.  You can use less soap on your body, too, because the bath solution acts as an astringent.  Finally when stepping out of the tub, allow your body to air dry.  Do not use a towel.  You should briskly apply body lotion by hand. Rub your shoulders, arms, armpits, chest, stomach, neck, face, and lower extremities vigorously.  This self-administered body massage will further invigorate you and you will find it quite refreshing.

My last bit of nostalgia for using apple cider vinegar is to alleviate headaches.  Physicians believe that when our bodies have too much alkaline in the body migraines can occur.  As stated earlier, taking apple cider vinegar helps to eliminate toxins and restores the body back to its natural acidity.  Thus causing the headache to disappear.  By the way, to make this smelly potion easier to swallow, just add two teaspoons of honey to each glass. Enjoy an extra health benefit from Mother Nature.  

(*) NOTE: The word "assuage" is a verb that primarily means to make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to relieve someone's distress. 
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Is God Stirring Up His ‘Nest’?

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I have a question for you! Have you ever contemplated that what if the mother eagle never stirred up the nest? Would the eaglets on their own venture out to learn how to fly? I doubt it! What say you?

When I was a little girl, my four siblings and I had to attend church all day on Sundays. We started with Sunday School. Regular church services followed. We then took a quick trek home for dinner. After that, we went back to church for evening BTU services. Can you imagine that my Sundays today, as a senior citizen, are almost a mirror of the past? It’s just like it was so long ago.

To be truthful, I doubt very seriously. If Mother and Father had not stirred up my nest during those formative years, today, I would be lost. The beauty of this recollection for me is just how many eagle references there are in the Holy Bible. When I think about yesterday’s strict church attendance, which was forced on us kids, I can also recall several sermon titles: “The Eagle Stirs Her Nest”. Eagle preaching was very popular when I was a kid.

As I grew older, politics also became a part of my life’s interests. And I began to equate certain facets of life with the Bible’s predictions and revelations. So, in today’s world and political happenings, I asked myself…are we embarking upon the end times? Is God stirring up the nest (earth) to empower the ‘siblings’ to break forth and draw all men unto Him (Jesus Christ). (The Book of Revelation is full of references to the eagle.)

Listed below are some facts I researched about the mighty eagle. An eagle’s sight range is from 1-1/2 to 2 miles. Or they can see 3 to 4 times farther than a human. Their wing span can be up to 8 feet. Usually eagles have one mate for life. A nests weigh’s a ton. They shed feathers and claws like humans shed hair and finger nails.

There are several lessons we can learn from the mighty eagle. Uncomfortable situations are often used to teach us just how to soar. Sometimes the Holy Spirit provides the necessary changes in our lives to cause us to grow and mature in Him. Do not be afraid to spread your wings and fly with the Almighty Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Scripture Lesson: He watches over his nest like an eagle. He hovers over his young. He spreads his wings, catches him, and carries him on his feathers.

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God Entertains New Year Resolutions With Humor

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If I had my druthers, I would venture to surmise that just maybe God’s fun time for entertainment and laughter is the beginning of every new year. Why? Because that’s when most of his people make (declare) a New Year’s Resolution.

God’s Baby Boy laughing with the News

Oh, Precious Father…Not another year of hopes dashing and billows roaring. Perhaps, when I get down to earth, I can help the people be more deliberate. And also determined to hold on to Your unchanging hand.

Son, most of the people’s New Year Resolutions are really old. They are resurrected ones they made last year. And possible the year before.

Don’t the people understand, Father, that ‘new’ means just what it says…a new way of thinking and doing things.

If you really want your 2025 resolution to stick, try some of these suggestions:

  • First and foremost, confess not completing through your earlier declared annual resolutions.
  • Second, praise God from whom all blessings flow. Try audibly listing some encounters you experienced during the past year.
  • Partition God’s Throne for endurance and aide from the Holy Spirit.
  • And finally, just before expressing your New Years Resolution, give thanks.
  • Start with small goals; offer prayers of thanksgiving intermittently.

Dear readers, before closing your eyes tonight, look around you. Try to find at least ten things you can thank God for. Don’t exclude any telephone calls or unexpected guest that happened to drop by. I’ll share with you a secret I use on unwanted telemarketer phone calls. Those type of calls used to spoil my day but no more. I prayed about it. The Holy Spirit told me to pray for the person on the other end of the line. After the caller identifies my name, I let them know I say a prayer before conversing with unsolicited callers. I begin praying that God will bless them to be successful in their endeavors, etc., etc., etc. The caller usually hangs up on me. And I go back to doing what I was doing in a calm manner.

After reading this blog, I hope you understand more clearly. You will see why God views New Years Resolutions with humor. It’s because perhaps you are ashamed to witness on God’s behalf. You make an audible New Years Resolution. Then, you don’t keep it. Most of the time, you are tempted to blame God. But as a Christian, you know you cannot do that. So may I suggest that for 2025, first you get right with God. Second, do not worry about what people will say. Do not think about what they will think when they see you failing to achieve your resolution. Those moments call for ‘prayer closet time’.

Make an appointment with the Holy Spirit…

“Dear Lord Jesus, please, please forgive me once again for finding it so hard to share my faith with others. Help me to be able to witness freely about You and Your strength. Don’t give up on me. Try me one more time. Amen and Amen


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