God Has A Lot To Say About Your Brain

On September 6, 2025 By SonjaIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Oh, my! Oh my! If Only I Had A Brain. I would feed only one side!

In the beginning, GOD…Whom has always provided the subject matter for my weekly blogs has done it again. But this time, more vividly.

Suddenly, while meditating on a few memorable life experiences concerning my relationship with the Holy Spirit, a big expandable smile began forming all across my face. I imagined I heard a still small voice whisper extremely softly, ‘Blog about me‘. The unction came from out of my heart, into my head, wrapped itself around my mind and flooded my brain. The final punch line of this thought was ‘my child, you’ve got the sequence all wrong. This thought has come directly from your heavenly Father!’

“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, (Philippians 2:5)

Wow, I thought. What a revelation!

In 2018, I had formed a creative writer’s club at my senior-living apartment resident. One of the courses I facilitated was entitled “Writing With The Right Or Left Side Of Your Brain“. But, from the start, I informed the class that one word we would sparingly use was “Creative” to describe what we were all about. Why? I explained that the word “Creative” also brings along with it three more “C” words that are deadly, namely; CRAP, CRITICISM, and CONSTIPATION. Said another way, it instills pride and despair. None of these postures are helpful if you want to have fun at producing readable and entertaining work.

So, when the Holy Spirit prompted me to blog about the First Person of the Holy Trinity (God), I sat at my desk in awe…filled with admiration, humility and wonderment. I prayed; “Oh brain, don’t fail me now, cuz I know how you function.

Left Brain Right Brain Wallpapers - Wallpaper Cave

Left Brain Functions
Academic and logical
Controls the left side of the body

Mirror Image of your two-part Brain

Right Brain Functions
Artistic and creative.
Controls the Left side of the body.
Babies are born using the Right side of their brain.

Analytic thought	Art awareness
Logic	Creativity
Language	Imagination
Reasoning (*)	Intuition
Science and math	Insight (*)
Written	Holistic thought
Numbers skills	Music awareness
Perfectionist	3-D forms
Right-hand control	Left-hand control

The Moral Of The Story:

So, as the Holy Spirit guided me along a path that allowed me to receive a deeper understanding of the functions of the brain. All I can say is Thank You, God. Thank you for creating mankind with a two-part brain. God knew from the beginning that Adam and Eve (plus mankind) would need skill sets for both the Garden of Eden and the New World. The Garden of Eden offered free ‘getting'(*). The banishment of Adam and Eve out into the world would cost them something.

I now refer to the Right side of the brain as Knowledge. (Expensive)

I refer to the Left side of the brain as Wisdom. And Wisdom is free. (Bargain)

(*) NOTES – EXAMPLES BELOW

A person knows (Left Brain) a Lake of water is deep. A person doesn’t realize (Right Brain) how deep the water is until he or she is drowning.

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Knowing God As Our Refuge And Our Strength

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Mankind’s strength can seeming grow and materialize like a tree’s.

NAOMI’S ADVERSITIES BECAME RUTH’S UNIVERSITY

Following is a synopsis of Chapter One of the Book of Ruth recorded in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible. I composed this prose rendition on February 5, 2005, according to my diary. The occasion came about because I was preparing to teach a Deaconess Workshop on the first chapter of Ruth to a group of women while on a church retreat sponsored by the church I attended in Rockville, Maryland, USA.

As I prayed for the Holy Spirit to guide me through my preparation as to how He wanted me to proceed, I begin to experience a rhythm in my spirit. Several typed words on the Bible pages were literally dancing off the pages. After re-reading Chapter One in it’s entirety, I started to make notes and the following verses spilled out onto the pages of my note book.

(Synopsis of Chapter One)

Naomi was an Israelite pilgrim, depicted in the Book of Ruth.
She shared the biblical storyline with a Moabite who came to know Truth.

Naomi, her husband, Elimelech, along with two sickly sons,
Left their home in Bethlehem-Judah in search of a distant, far away region.

What necessitated this journey?  Why did a famine engulf their land?  Was God punishing His people?
An unruly, stubborn and immoral clan.

Eventually, all arrived safely in Moab.  A land situated east of the Dead Sea.  But not long afterwards Elimelech died and what was once four became three.

Now, as the story goes, in due season, sons Mahlon and Chilion married.  One wife was Orpha,
the other Ruth.  Still ten years later, both were barren.

Death came calling claiming both boys, just as it had claimed their father.  Alone, Naomi 
sat to grieve and fret.  Her comfort:  two Moabite daughters.

By and by Naomi regained her strength and decided to return to Bethlehem.  The Lord had lifted the famine and both daughters took hold of Naomi's hand.

Naomi insisted that they not follow, but return to live with their own clan.  She thanked them 
for their loyalty and prayed new husbands they'd win.

So, Orpha kissed Naomi and said, adieu, but Ruth wept and clung mightily.  Ruth said,
"Where you go I will go.  Your people and God are mine, too."

The two ladies arrived at Bethlehem to warm greetings from far and near.  'Mara' was
the name Naomi chose to reintroduce herself to her peers.

God had dealt very bitterly with her by taking her husband and two sons.  She had to bury them down in Moab.  She couldn't bring them home to Judah.

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God: The Epitome Of Godly Characteristics

On August 22, 2025 By SonjaIn Uncategorized4 Comments

“Becoming an Example and Servant Manager for Christ” As a servant manager (blogger) for Christ, there should be no concern for one’s own fame, fortune or popularity. Keep your eye on The Prize…The Holy Spirit! He will unravel the mysteries of the kingdom. Thus, the Master’s servant managers (bloggers) are those persons through whom new Christian converts can increasingly learn more and more about where to find examples of how to strengthen their godly character and faith and then pass it on to others.

Mr. Character, your life is an open book. It’s an interesting book extended to all those who care to read it. There is no discrimination; from the smallest child to the oldest human being alive you have a message.

Thus, Mr. Character, I salute you for those unselfish efforts you have attempted to perform in the lives of others. You know, you are really like a mirror…that is, you reflect in every mood. Every experience you encounter is automatically revealed.

For those who can’t read, there are pictures or shall I say reflections that one can pattern after as he molds his way of life in this trying world. For the more advanced reader there is a plot to follow which oftentimes may have you bickering with yourself and causing you to put it aside as though it was philosophy. Thus, in everyone’s library this book is essential.

It is a must to take an interest in Character. It is a compelling obligation that we must encounter if we are to advance and know truth and enjoy the better things of life. Conversely, the characteristics one displays depend upon oneself. The expressions one wears will disclose their disposition. The moods they dress in will uncover their personality. The words they send out will reflect their intelligence.

Come unto me, Mr. Character is calling, and I will mold for you the sweetest disposition known. Come unto me, He beseeches you, and I will shine for you the brightest star of personality. Come unto me, He is beckoning, and I will give you an understanding and peace of mind.

I will give you advice…such as pick your friends, but not to death. Remember to laugh with others, but not at them. Work with initiative, but not against it.

This remarkable Book can be yours for only a glance. Mr. Character is a reflection in your nearest mirror. Look it over. The character you see just might be YOU!

Scripture reference: 2 Cor. 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face [not looking through a glass darkly], beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed [into servant managers] into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, [Who also gives us] the Spirit.”

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God Has Good News For Single Folks

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In early December, 1996, while preparing an adult Sunday School lesson from the book, “Good News For Single Folks“, by Dr. Jeremiah Wright, the Holy Spirit spoke to me. It seemed as though I was being hindered from developing my outline because I was starting from the wrong premise.

As I poised my pen to cross out yet another sentence for the umpteenth time, I hesitated. I felt in my spirit someone was calling my name. In a whisper I said, ‘Speak Lord.’ Immediately, I was led to Look up the New Testament scripture in Luke 19:10:

“…for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

With trepidation, I asked the Holy Spirit what exactly was it that was lost and how does it apply to singles. Again, I was led to read several scriptures in Genesis 3:21-24. There it is written all of the provisions and disciplines God administered to ‘fallen’ mankind.

We were now to be clothed in garments of skin because we had lost our glorified bodies.
We now knew good from evil, thus we lost our innocence. Therefore we have no excuse.
Our minds became befuddled and we didn’t know what was good for us. In other words, we lost our freedom of choice.
Death was ushered in and we lost eternal life.
We were banished from the Garden and lost our eternal home and all the luxuries that went with it.
And finally, because of the Guardian Angels with the flaming swords, we lost easy access to the Way. God placed stumbling blocks in our paths.

Once again, I humbled myself and asked the Lord what does this have to do with singles? The Holy Spirit said to me, “Tell the class that because of the acts of the first couple, (Adam and Eve), the sanctity of marriage was also abridged. Divorce and unfaithfulness were imminent. But the Good News is Jesus Christ. He is the Bridegroom who would never be unfaithful to his God nor his bride.”

So, in his sweet communion time with me, Jesus put forth this proposition in a still small voice…”Since married couples are considered single in my Father’s eyes (and the two shall be one), and single people are already single, tell everybody in your Sunday School class to marry me! Let’s elope before you have time to get lost again.”

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God Prepared Me To Be A Sanctuary

On August 11, 2025 By SonjaIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

How many readers who visit this weekly blog can spiritually define a person, place or thing that can be classified as a sanctuary? First, in order to attempt to respond to the question a person would have to know the scope of the inquiry…and Who is doing the asking: a mortal or immortal person.

Since lots of things can be classified as sanctuaries, don’t forget to individually specify sacred domains occupied by humans, animals, insects, birds, wild life, U.S. fish and endangered species.

I RECEIVED A ‘CALLING’:

Recent statistics reveal that approximately 2.5 million children in America alone, annually experience homelessness. And not only are they homeless, but often many are depressed, victims of violence, malnourished, exposed to inclement weather, deprived from receiving a normal education, lack of health care and suffering from loneliness and self-guilt. Various sanctuary hostels exist for them.

I truly believed that the Holy Spirit had been calling me into this line of kingdom service all of my life. So, in 2006, a life transitional situation circumvented an opportunity for me to relocate from Rockville, Maryland, USA to Dallas, Texas, USA. Not long after this divine appointment was consummated, I joined a large Baptist church in Dallas. Since all new members were required to participate in a 3 month indoctrination (P-L-A-C-E) training program prior to assuming any leadership role in the affairs of the church, I attended classes that highlighted the roles of Jesus’ 12 disciples. Why? Because I always had a vision that I was to go into the highways and bi-ways and teach the gospel. Missionary work!

All 12 of Jesus’ Disciples’ Roles Explained in One Sentence

“All Twelve Disciples are considered to be the rock of the Early Church and key leaders of spreading God’s Word.”

So…Who were Jesus’ 12 Disciples, and what roles did they play in His ministry?

I have attached a short video so that you can explore their messages, their lives, and the contributions they used in spreading Jesus’ message. There is no doubt that all 12 disciples had a unique and lasting impact on Christianity. Watch this youtube video and be blessed.

Note: Click the red title below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y4bewu1jaw

Now, you can understand why I proclaim that God prepared me to be a Sanctuary, He has always put holy ideas in my heart and mind. The Holy Spirit has not failed in re-enforcing me of my sojourn here in this life. God called me by name. God reinforced his message to me by causing me to address many of my closest friends as ‘Lovie’ and they, in turn, address me as the same. God also put a song in my heart written by Charles Wesley:

A CHARGE to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky; To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil: O may it all my powers engage To do my Master’s will!

Charles Wesley

“A CHARGE to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky; To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill: O may it all my powers engage To do my Master’s will!

Scripture Lesson:

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matt. 28:19 & 20 NIV))

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God Has Empowered His People To Live Life’s Journey Within A Healthy Society

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(Re blogged by request)

Don’t Worry…Be Happy and Healthy In The Lord and Run With Patience!

Some time ago, while in deep conversation with God, the Holy Spirit shared with me a thing or two about the “Great Physician”. Basically, I came away with this penetrating thought: “Remain in me (Jesus), as I also remain in you.” John 15:4

So, for this week’s blog I want to share with you how to be at peace and in good health in this environment even when our bodies are racked with pain; troubled with disturbing thoughts; and our spirits are questioning our faith on every side.

For your understanding, I will apply certain scripture references that will give meaning to why Jesus used so many examples of life’s emotions to teach on how to be blessed and content when all hell is breaking loose around us.

FIRST RULE OF THUMB: THE PURPOSE

While living down here on earth, those who follow the cross ought always to be salt and light to the world, (Matthew 5:13); regardless of what physical, mental or material state we find ourselves in. If we are to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our ways and demeanor should bring illumination and savor (preservation) to our fellow man. Thus, living in a manner befitting the atmosphere of the Kingdom of God!

SECOND RULE OF THUMB: THE SCRIPTURE

Our scripture is found in Matthew from chapter 4:23 through 5:12. You will recognize it as containing The Beatitudes. The word Blessed is used quit often and means more than just ‘happy’. It takes on the ultimate well-being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the kingdom of God.

So, during my conversation with God, I asked the Holy Spirit why did He use physical human emotions that depict pain and sorrow to define the word ‘blessed’ or in some Bibles ‘happy’. For example:

Blessed are the poor in spirit…

Blessed are they that mourn…

Blessed are the meek… etc.

THIRD RULE OF THUMB: GET AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOD’S WORD

Why use physical emotions? Because those examples have a deeper longing and infuse more sincere compassion not only for personal righteousness, BUT also justice for the oppressed. Let me explain further; when scripture says blessed are the merciful it means that those souls not only forgive others but also have empathy for them. When you are sensitive to God’s forgiveness it frees you from feeling guilty and brings comfort to your soul.

All of the qualities and emotions mentioned in these scriptures should allow us to bring peace to others. But, it is also a catch 22 situation because it can make us vulnerable to persecution. That’s why Jesus includes blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the Children of God.

Here on earth, our only reward may be to be called “sons and daughters of God”. And we may have to experience God’s kingdom rule while here on earth by becoming a peacemaker thus proving our fitness for the kingdom by suffering down here, but free from such pain in the Atmosphere.

FORTH RULE OF THUMB: REFILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION (*)

Sickness and infirmities can come about through bad habits, weak constitutions, exposure to danger, crimes, accidents, birth defects, etc., but while experiencing sickness it can also reveal attitudes, values and motives which must be transformed if human beings are to be truly in harmony with God. (Reference Matthew 5:19-48)

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. …(Excerpt from Romans 5:21)

Instructions: Take One 70 Milligram pill per day…that is, examine yourself. Your 70 milligram pill represents your 7 senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling, intuition and telepathy. Each milligram has been dimmed by 7 sins: pride, anger, lust, covetousness, envy, glutton and sloth. (All of your aches and pains can be categorized as manifesting from one of your 7 senses or 7 sins. Therefore, take each pill with a glass of water and intense prayer. Name the culprit and pray mightily and daily for those things that so easily beset you and hinder you from receiving good health and intimacy with God. Schedule a follow-up visit with Doctor Jesus in the morning.)

Scripture Reference: “Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2

(*) NOTE: ALL MEDICINE PRESCRIPTIONS RECOMMENDED HERE ARE ON SALE AT YOUR NEAREST HOLY BIBLE.

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God’s Creatures…Great and Small

On July 26, 2025August 23, 2025 By SonjaIn Uncategorized2 Comments

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God…etc., etc., etc.” (Psalm 42:1a)

Hello, my dear friends, newbies, followers and all other curious souls who have landed on this week’s blog post from Conversations With God Using Scripture. The Holy Spirit put it into my heart to share with you an amusing incident that I witnessed a few years ago while looking out of my office widow in my home. It concerned the antics of a squirrel.When a person tries to truly live close to God similarly how I strive to do, you cannot help but seek Biblical signs of His approval.

So, the first thing I did as I smiled and recalled the squirrel incident in my mind, I began to search the internet for free pexil (pictures) images of squirrels searching for food. You see, for quite a long time I had been staring out the window watching a single squirrel running back and forth along the top of my wooden backyard fence, pausing at a large tree planted just a few feet within my yard. The squirrel would look up at the first branch on the tree that just happened to have a bird feeder plate hanging on it.

The squirrel would sit there staring up at the tree a few minutes, then quickly retrace his running exercise back and forth along the top of my wooden fence. The squirrel repeated this exercise about 5 or 6 times, then suddenly disappeared.

I sat there staring out of my window and I thought to myself…Oh, little squirrel, please don’t give up. Then, I recited a prayer: “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? ” (Matthew 6:27, 27)

I was shocked at what I witnessed next! For along the top of my fence came running 2 little squirrels heading for that tree. Suddenly they stopped, took one look at each other, then they both sprang for the base of the tree and scampered up towards the bird feeder. They took one last look at each other, than sprang for the side corners of the base of the bird feeder. The two squirrels began to pumped the bird feed into a swinging motion until all of the bird seed fell to the ground. They both actually ‘flew‘ back onto the trunk of the tree…scampered down the side of the fence, reached the ground and dined sufficiently!

My friends have a problem believing me when I retell this amazing event. It was the most comical thing I had ever witnessed. I’m going to be sure I retell this event to all my family and friends when I get to the Promise Land.

My Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I long for Your presence in my life as a deer and the squirrels thirst for water and food. Thank You that I can and have experienced Your closeness every day and that my relationship with You can grow stronger and stronger even as I witness your miraculous feats among the least of thees.

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Metal Squirrel Baffle for 4*4 Wooden Pole

God’s Discipline VS. Your Rebuke And Criticism

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***Which set of hands belong to the Prince of Peace?***

Before answering the question that appears under the picture, please know that your answer must reference a scripture that can be found in God’s Holy Bible.

DEFINITION: “Discipline”: To make a concerted effort to teach/train a person to obey instructions and certain behaviors that if not followed could lead to various levels of punishment to the person in an effort to correct their misbehavior.

“What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?” (1 Corin. 4:21)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; and your rod and your staff they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instructions of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he/she is old he/she will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)

To respond to this blog you might feel like I've posed to you some "trick" questions to consider. Well, I have. Pretend you are the child in the picture. What is she thinking as she listens to both voices. Has she been trained in the Holy Scriptures enough to apply reasoning and truth. Does she have a good relationship with her parents and Sunday School training.

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As I have shared with you in previous blog post, the Lord and the Holy Spirit keep up a constant conversation with me each and every day. And I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy the challenges they place in my Spirit. So good night and please stay in touch with God.

My Prayer:

Sweet Jesus, You and You alone know how often I struggle to fall asleep because there are so many unfinished things on my mind that worry me. Please make me to be at peace so that I can fall asleep without a care because I know that you guarantee my safety. Amen and Amen!

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God Has a Sense Of Humor

On July 11, 2025 By SonjaIn Uncategorized6 Comments

Reprint by Request.

Who woulda thought it! Yes, our God is all-knowing and all-powerful. “But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says: “God is opposed to the proud and those who oppose him, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6)

And not only does that cause God to smile, it also causes God to laugh.

For example, re-examine the story found in 1st Samuel 5:1-5. There you will find the incident where God’s chosen people, the Israelites, were using the Ark of the Covenant as a good-luck charm as they went into battle with the Philistines. Not only did the Israelites lose the battle, they also lost the Ark of the Covenant. The Philistines placed the Ark in their temple along side Dagon their idol god.

The next morning when the Philistines went into their temple to worship Dagon for their victory over the Israelites they found their god Dagon flat on his face. They re-erected him, but the following morning they found Dagon’s hands and feet completely cut off. God found humor in what he had done as recorded in Psalm 59:7-8: “See what they spew from their mouths—they spew out words from their lips, and they say, “Who can hear us?” But you, O Lord, laugh at them; you scoff at all those nations.

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The Ark of God vs Dagon, the Philistine’s god.

NOW FOR A LITTLE HUMOR TO TIE THE STORY TO EVERY DAY LIFE.

A middle-aged woman has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. During that experience she sees God and asks if this is it. God says no and explains that she has another 30 years to live.

Upon her recovery she decides to just stay in the hospital and have a face lift, liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, etc. She even has someone come in and change her hair color. She figures since she's got another 30 years she might as well make the most of it.

She walks out of the hospital after the last operation and is struck and killed by an ambulance speeding by. She arrives in front of God and complains; "I thought you said I had another 30 years!"

God replies, "I didn't recognize you."

Moral of the story:

Does your appearance reflect your true life style? Or are you just pretending with God! Using him as a good luck charm as the Israelites (God's people) and the Philistines (God's enemy) did?

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