Lifetime Learning

Whether you're fifteen or a hundred and fifteen, you've still got lots to learn. Even if you're a very wise person, God isn't finished with you yet. Why? Because lifetime learning is part of God's plan and He certainly hasn't finished teaching you some very important lessons.

Do you seek to live a life of righteousness and wisdom? If so, you must continue to study the ultimate source of wisdom: the Word of God. You must associate, day in and day out, with godly men and women. And, you must act in accordance with your beliefs. When you study God's Word and live according to His commandments, you will become wise....and you will be a blessing to your friends, to your family, and to the world.

Reflect On This:
True learning can take place at every age of life, and it doesn't have to be in the curriculum plan.
-Suzanne Dale Ezell

What We believe & How We Behave

Face facts: this world is inhabited by quite a few people who are very determined to do bad things. The devil and his human helpers are working 24/7 to cause pain and heartbreak in every corner of the globe.....including your corner. So you'd better beware.

Your job, if you choose to accept it, is to recognize bad behavior and fight it. How? By standing up for your beliefs, that's how!

The moment that you decide to fight mischief whenever you see it, you can no longer be a lukewarm, half hearted Christian. And, when you are no longer a lukewarm Christian, God rejoices (and the devil doesn't)

So stand up for your beliefs. And remember this: in the battle of good versus evil, the devil never takes a day off...... and neither should you.

Reflect On This:
He does not believe who does not live according to his beliefs.   -Thomas Fuller

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The Art of Godly Acceptance

Sometimes, we must accept life on its terms, not our own. Life has a way of unfolding, not as we will, but as it will.

When events transpire that are beyond our control, we have a choice: we can either learn the art of acceptance, or we can make ourselves miserable as we struggle to change the unchangeable.

We must entrust the things we cannot change to God. Once we have done so, we can prayerfully and faithfully tackle the important work that He has placed before us: the things we can change.

Reflect On This:

Our Lord never asks us to decide for Him; He asks us to yield to Him-a very different matter.

-Oswald Chambers

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Ways To Defeat The Devil - Joyce Meyer

Treasure in Clay Jars

Paul writes: "We have this treasure in earthen vessels that all surpassing power is from God and not from us." "Jars of clay" refers to cups, bowls, pots, etc. and what really matters is what's in them. A vessel may be chipped and flawed, but once it's washed and cleaned it can be used again. So don't quit because someone discovered you're a jar of clay with chips and flaws. There's a cry from Jericho road nobody except you may ever hear. Some dying thief will be saved if you'll just keep preaching through your pain, because the message that saves others is the one that saves us too. Accepting the fallen is the strength- not a weakness- of the Gospel. There's a world of difference between the coldness of a rebellious heart and the cry of a troubled heart that says, "God save me from myself." One glimpse of God's grace brings all of us to our knees confessing and forsaking sin, "bringing into captivity every thought of the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:Five) One pastors writes: "People listen to our one-sided testimonies of success and become discouraged. They think that while they struggle, we have it all together. That's because we falsified the records and failed to tell the whole truth. God help us! Our message is we were saved by grace, we are being saved by grace, and we will be saved by grace. "If need be, go 'down into the Potter's house and let Him put you back on the wheel and remake you - but don't  quit.

My little note to heaven, Momma it's your birthday!!

Momma, it's your birthday! Happy birthday momma!!!

Today you would have been 50 years old. I can only imagine preparing a par-ty for you were you are surround by those who love and cherish you. Your grandchildren presenting you with  gifts as you smile and hug and kiss them. While you  take over the dance floor with a huge smile on your face as you dance the night away.  I would have loved to see the woman you would have become. Sharing this day with you would have been amazing.

Renewal Day by Day

Each day, we should spend time alone with God. But the demands of everyday living often conspire to rob us of those precious moments with our Creator. The cycle is predictable: we become so busy with the inevitable distractions of life that we fail to carve out quiet moments with our Creator. And when we do, we suffer because of our misuse of time.

We live in a world filled to overflowing with distractions, temptations, frustrations, and obligations.  Our need for God is great. We must consult Him often, and we should consult Him in solitude. No time is more valuable than the quiet time we spend with God.

Reflect On This:

Walking with God leads to receiving his intimate counsel, and counseling leads to deep restoration.

                                                                                                          -John Eldredge

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