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Sound Familiar??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #465

08 Wednesday Jul 2026

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Sound Familiar??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #465

I’m going to do something today that I seldom do on my posts, I’m going to post a passage and then simply make a comment or two and let you take it in.

“Woe be unto the pastors

that destroy and scatter

the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.

2 Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel

against the pastors that feed my people;

Ye have scattered my flock,

and driven them away,

and have not visited them:

behold, I will visit upon you

the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.

3 And I will gather the remnant of my flock

out of all countries whither I have driven them,

and will bring them again to their folds;

and they shall be fruitful and increase.

4 And I will set up shepherds over them

which shall feed them:

and they shall fear no more,

nor be dismayed,

neither shall they be lacking,

saith the LORD.

5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD,

 that I will raise unto David

a righteous Branch,

and a King shall reign and prosper,

and shall execute judgment and justice

in the earth.

6 In his days Judah shall be saved,

and Israel shall dwell safely:

and this is his name

whereby he shall be called,

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

7 Therefore, behold, the days come,

saith the LORD,

that they shall no more say,

The LORD liveth, which brought up

the children of Israel

out of the land of Egypt;

8 But, The LORD liveth,

which brought up

and which led the seed

of the house of Israel out of

the north country,

and from all countries whither

I had driven them;

and they shall dwell in their own land.

9 Mine heart within me is broken

because of the prophets;

all my bones shake;

I am like a drunken man,

and like a man whom wine hath overcome,

because of the LORD,

and because of the words of his holiness.

10 For the land is full of adulterers;

for because of swearing the land mourneth;

the pleasant places of the wilderness

are dried up,

and their course is evil,

and their force is not right.

11 For both prophet and priest are profane;

yea, in my house have I found their wickedness,

saith the LORD.

12 Wherefore their way shall be unto them

as slippery ways in the darkness:

they shall be driven on,

and fall therein:

for I will bring evil upon them,

even the year of their visitation,

saith the LORD.

13 And I have seen folly in the prophets

of Samaria;

they prophesied in Baal,

and caused my people Israel to err.

14 I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem

an horrible thing:

they commit adultery,

and walk in lies:

they strengthen also the hands of evildoers,

that none doth return from his wickedness:

they are all of them unto me as Sodom,

and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.

15 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts

concerning the prophets;

Behold, I will feed them with wormwood,

and make them drink the water of gall:

for from the prophets of Jerusalem

is profaneness gone forth

into all the land.

16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts,

Hearken not unto the words of the prophets

that prophesy unto you:

they make you vain:

they speak a vision of their own heart,

and not out of the mouth of the LORD.

17 They say still unto them that despise me,

The LORD hath said,

Ye shall have peace;

and they say unto every one

that walketh after the imagination

of his own heart,

No evil shall come upon you.

18 For who hath stood

in the counsel of the LORD,

and hath perceived

and heard his word?

who hath marked his word,

and heard it?

19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth

in fury,

even a grievous whirlwind:

 it shall fall grievously

upon the head of the wicked.

20 The anger of the LORD shall not return,

until he have executed,

and till he have performed

the thoughts of his heart:

in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.

21 I have not sent these prophets,

yet they ran:

I have not spoken to them,

yet they prophesied.

22 But if they had stood in my counsel,

and had caused my people to hear my words,

then they should have turned them

 from their evil way,

and from the evil of their doings.

23 Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD,

and not a God afar off?

24 Can any hide himself in secret places

that I shall not see him? saith the LORD.

Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

25 I have heard what the prophets said,

that prophesy lies in my name, saying,

I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

26 How long shall this be in the heart

of the prophets that prophesy lies?

yea, they are prophets of the deceit

of their own heart;

27 Which think to cause my people

to forget my name

by their dreams

which they tell every man

to his neighbour,

as their fathers have forgotten my name

for Baal.

28 The prophet that hath a dream,

let him tell a dream;

and he that hath my word,

let him speak my word faithfully.

What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.

29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD;

and like a hammer

that breaketh the rock in pieces?

30 Therefore, behold,

I am against the prophets, saith the LORD,

that steal my words every one

from his neighbour.

31 Behold, I am against the prophets,

saith the LORD,

that use their tongues,

and say, He saith.

32 Behold, I am against them

that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD,

and do tell them,

and cause my people to err by their lies,

and by their lightness;

yet I sent them not,

nor commanded them:

therefore they shall not profit

this people at all, saith the LORD.

33 And when this people,

or the prophet,

or a priest, shall ask thee, saying,

What is the burden of the LORD?

thou shalt then say unto them,

What burden?

I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.

34 And as for the prophet,

and the priest,

and the people,

that shall say,

The burden of the LORD,

I will even punish that man

and his house.

35 Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour,

and every one to his brother,

What hath the LORD answered?

and, What hath the LORD spoken?

36 And the burden of the LORD

shall ye mention no more:

for every man’s word shall be his burden;

 for ye have perverted

the words of the living God,

 of the LORD of hosts our God.

37 Thus shalt thou say to the prophet,

What hath the LORD answered thee?

and, What hath the LORD spoken?

38 But since ye say,

The burden of the LORD;

therefore thus saith the LORD;

Because ye say this word,

The burden of the LORD,

and I have sent unto you, saying,

Ye shall not say,

The burden of the LORD;

39 Therefore, behold,

I, even I,

will utterly forget you,

and I will forsake you, and the city

that I gave you and your fathers,

and cast you out of my presence:

40 And I will bring an everlasting reproach

upon you,

and a perpetual shame,

which shall not be forgotten.” Jeremiah 23:1-40

I want to simply share some clarification for insight, and I pray that we will hear God speaking to my heart and yours!  The terms ‘prophet’ and ‘priest’ would equate to our pastors, elders, leaders, evangelists—those who claim to speak for God and from God’s Word (which praise God we have in written form today!). The people spoken of here is referring to Israel, but it surely applies to our Christian community today—we are a people set on our own way, just as Israel was.  A few questions to consider; who are you listening to?  Have you checked what you hear with God’s Word.  If other’s words don’t agree with God’s Word—take heed; just because someone claims some special knowledge, take their words to God’s Word.  It’s your choice, but choose wisely, there is a test, and it may be soon.  And if you have a good Bible preaching pastor, pray for him, encourage him and as you have opportunity support him in his service and ministry (and don’t forget his family who serves with him!)!

Amen and Amen!!!

Shelter In The Storm??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #438

23 Friday Jan 2026

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Shelter In The Storm??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #438

I would like to share a bit of encouragement this morning as we in SW Oklahoma are hunkering down for a severe winter storm.  I thought a bit of a reminder that God is our ever-present help no matter the storm.  So whether you’re facing bad ‘weather’ or a storm of a different kind, I hope you will look up, knowing that help is always there-our Father God Almighty, Jesus Christ the Son, and the precious abiding Holy Spirit (to all those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, by faith in His substitutionary, atoning sacrifice for sin—yours and mine!). So, I leave a word of God with you for today—and each and every day to know that Jesus never fails, no matter the storm.

“Hear my cry, O God;

attend unto my prayer.

2 From the end of the earth

will I cry unto thee,

when my heart is overwhelmed:

lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For thou hast been a shelter

for me,

and a strong tower

from the enemy.

4 I will abide in thy tabernacle

for ever:

I will trust in the covert

of thy wings. Selah.”  Psalm 61:1-4

I pray for our safety and yours in whatever storm you may be facing today!  God is ever faithful to be our high rock, a shelter, a strong tower, and a tabernacle over our heads, and the everlasting and covering wings!  Blessings on your day!

Amen and Amen!!!

Do You Have Any Lions??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #400

29 Wednesday Oct 2025

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Do You Have Any Lions???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #400

It’s so amazing how time goes so quickly!  As I changed the number to 400 this morning, I couldn’t help but smile and thank God for the privilege of writing this blog.  And that’s only 400 since I changed the name again.  I’ve been doing this blog since 2012—oh my, that’s 13 years, and only God knows where they have gone.  I always pray that He takes them where they need to go.  I hope you are being blessed in these writings from God’s Word!  It’s why I believe God has called me to this ministry and I seek to continue to hear and heed His call to share His Word, not my opinions!

As I say that, I know that one of my lions seems to be trying to keep me from writing as regularly as I try to.  What are your lions?  As I was teaching on Daniel chapter 6 (the den of lions) last evening, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share a few things with you today about those lions; and while most of us won’t face a den full of lions for our faith, the enemy is real, and we need to keep our armor on to overcome by God’s power, grace and wisdom!  So be sure and pray on that armor from Ephesians 6:10-19 every day!

As Daniel faced the trial of those who wanted to get rid of him, the king sees that he had been duped and even in the short time that he had known Daniel, he had come to recognize Daniel’s faith!  What do others see in us?  Read the whole chapter to see that Daniel’s specific crime was praying to his God—openly, regularly, and diligently!  What about our prayer life?  Oh, Lord help me to be more diligent and faithful to spend time with you!

“Then the king commanded,

and they brought Daniel,

and cast him into the den of lions.

Now the king spake and said unto Daniel,

Thy God whom thou servest continually,

he will deliver thee.”  Daniel 6:16

But that isn’t the only thing we see about this king who just commanded that Daniel be cast into this den of lions; he was concerned for his own failure to see the devices of those who had appealed to his ego in signing the edict that no one could pray to anyone but him!  How big is your ego? Your pride?

“Then the king went to his palace,

and passed the night fasting:

neither were instruments of musick

brought before him:

and his sleep went from him.

19 Then the king arose very early in the morning,

and went in haste unto the den of lions.

20 And when he came to the den,

he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel:

and the king spake and said to Daniel,

O Daniel,

servant of the living God,

is thy God,

whom thou servest continually,

able to deliver thee from the lions?”          Daniel 6:18-20

What anxiety this king must have felt as he called out to this man of faithfulness and integrity; while he recognized the uniqueness of “Daniel’s God”, he wasn’t’ quite sure that he could have power in a den of hungry lions!  Was he in for a pleasant and welcome surprise—and if you don’t know, Daniel was not a young teenager (as many of the pictures depict him) at this time, but he was a man in his eighties approaching ninety years old, who knew his God was able, and he also knew that he was guiltless.

“Then said Daniel unto the king,

O king, live for ever.

22 My God hath sent his angel,

and hath shut the lions’ mouths,

that they have not hurt me:

forasmuch as before him innocency

was found in me;

and also before thee, O king,

have I done no hurt.”  Daniel 6:21-22

I want to share some scriptural reminders of the reality of our spiritual lions today, and also how we can stand-withstand-and overcome by God’s grace, power and truth, as we serve Him “continually” (not working for our salvation, but letting God work through our daily lives before a lost and dying world!). Now let me say, when we talk about continually serving God, that doesn’t mean that we stay at church all the time, or pass out tracks all the time, or preach or teach all the time!  What it does mean is that we remember that when we claim to have given our lives to Jesus Christ, we need to live the crucified life.

“I am crucified with Christ:

nevertheless I live;

yet not I,

but Christ liveth in me:

and the life which I now live in the flesh

I live by the faith of the Son of God,

who loved me,

and gave himself for me.”  Galatians 2:20

And Jesus’ call to those who want to be His own!

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples,

If any man will come after me,

let him deny himself,

and take up his cross,

and follow me.

25 For whosoever will save his life

shall lose it:

and whosoever will lose his life for my sake

shall find it.

26 For what is a man profited,

if he shall gain the whole world,

and lose his own soul?

or what shall a man give

in exchange for his soul?”  Matthew 16:24-26

So, what about those lions?  Let’s let scripture speak!

“Finally, my brethren,

be strong in the Lord,

and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God,

that ye may be able to stand against

the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities,

against powers,

against the rulers of the darkness of this world,

against spiritual wickedness in high places.”Ephesians 6:10-12

We can stand against the “wiles of the devil” by God’s strength and power—not on our own.  In fact Jesus made this really clear!

“I am the vine,

ye are the branches:

He that abideth in me,

and I in him,

the same bringeth forth much fruit:

for without me ye can do nothing.”  John 15:5

Peter also helps us understand this analogy; I wish I’d have thought of this!  I didn’t but I sure can use God’s Word to help others see the dangers of the adversary of our souls!

“Humble yourselves therefore

under the mighty hand of God,

that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him;

for he careth for you.

8 Be sober,

be vigilant;

because your adversary the devil,

as a roaring lion,

walketh about,

seeking whom he may devour:

9 Whom resist stedfast

in the faith,

knowing that the same afflictions

are accomplished in your brethren

that are in the world.”  1 Peter 5:6-9

 While we may not be thrown into a den full of lions, we are ever plagued by this enemy of our souls!  But don’t lose heart—for in Jesus, remember—We Win!  But we must be humble before our God and Saviour Jesus Christ The Lord, knowing that He has us!  He knows, cares and is working for our good! He said He would!

“Let your conversation

be without covetousness;

and be content

with such things as ye have:

for he hath said,

I will never leave thee,

nor forsake thee.

6 So that we may boldly say,

The Lord is my helper,

and I will not fear

what man shall do unto me.”  Hebrews 13:5-6

And also from the author of the book of Hebrews, a reminder to keep our eyes on the prize not the enemy—for with Jesus we do Win!  And remember you are called to run ‘your’ race not anyone else’s—help them yes, encourage them yes, but stay in your lane! (And just FYI, the witnesses that he mentions are not a reference to a great stadium cheering us on, but rather a reference to the list of the faithful that was just shared in chapter 11, reminding us that we aren’t alone). Remember—others have gone before us in victory, even in horrific circumstances! (Read the biographies of the missionaries of earlier generations!)

“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,

2 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.

3 For consider him that endured

such contradiction of sinners against himself,

lest ye be wearied

and faint in your minds.”  Hebrews 12:1-3

So, my friends, don’t fear the lions, but walk in the victory that Jesus can and will provide for you when you keep your “eyes fixed on Jesus” (Blanche’s paraphrase!); remembering Paul’s words of encouragement (and Daniel’s faithful example)!

“11 Not that I speak in respect of want:

for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am,

therewith to be content…  

…. 13 I can do all things

through Christ which strengtheneth me.”  Philippians 4:11-13

We Win!!!

Amen and Amen!!!

What’s Your Season??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #399

22 Wednesday Oct 2025

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What’s Your Season???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #399

The verse below popped up today as I was searching for something on the internet, and I thought how apropos for us today.  It’s fall but we’ve been wrestling 90 degrees plus temperatures for almost the whole month, and now it’s cooler in the mornings, and I for one, am grateful for the wonderful coolness of this fall season.  It sure makes my walks in the morning way more enjoyable and pleasant!  As I saw this verse I couldn’t help but think about our words and actions being the same way; sometimes they’re in season and sometimes we let the tongue and attitude engage before the brain and heart!

“Folly is joy to him

that is destitute of wisdom:

but a man of understanding

walketh uprightly.

22 Without counsel

purposes are disappointed:

but in the multitude of counsellors

they are established.

23 A man hath joy

by the answer of his mouth:

and a word spoken in due season,

how good is it!”  Proverbs 15:21-23

We can look throughout the book of Proverbs and see the warnings about foolish words and actions, and even more meaningful are the words about wisdom, discretion, wise counsel, and the gift of discerning the times and seasons.  One of my favorite passages speaks of the key to wisdom and discernment!

“Trust in the LORD

with all thine heart;

and lean not

unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways

acknowledge him,

and he shall direct thy paths.

7 Be not

wise in thine own eyes:

fear the LORD,

and depart from evil.

8 It shall be health to thy navel,

and marrow to thy bones.”  Proverbs 3:5-8

If you would, I encourage you to take this passage and ask the 5 W’s and the H (the who, what, when, where, why and how); and lay your heart open to hear the voice of The Lord speaking to you!  Even as James calls us to be careful in our speech and our actions; are you a “doer” of The Word, or a “hearer only”?  Are you seasonally useful to The Lord, or are you digging into His Word and finding power, grace and wisdom to be “speaking the truth in love” each day as opportunity presents itself?  (See Ephesians 4:15)

“Every good gift and every perfect gift

is from above,

and cometh down from the Father of lights,

with whom is no variableness,

neither shadow of turning.

18 Of his own will begat he us

with the word of truth,

that we should be

a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren,

let every man be

swift to hear,

slow to speak,

slow to wrath:

20 For the wrath of man

worketh not the righteousness of God.

21 Wherefore lay apart

all filthiness

and superfluity of naughtiness,

and receive with meekness

the engrafted word,

which is able to save your souls.

22 But be ye doers of the word,

and not hearers only,

deceiving your own selves.”  James 1:17-22

Again I encourage you to examine the text and the “dos” and “don’ts” that James calls believers to!  That’s me and you, if you belong to Jesus!  We are called to walk right before our God, and there we will find the wisdom, grace and power to make a difference in this fallen world!  We are called to spread the light not the darkness!

Paul gives us a great example in his letter to the believers at Corinth, after his previous letter had rebuked them for their compromise with sin.  Yet after they heeded hiss words, he here commends them for their repentant hearts and obedience to his call to correct the blatant error in their midst (a subject for another post.)

“For though I made you sorry with a letter,

I do not repent,

though I did repent:

for I perceive that the same epistle

hath made you sorry,

though it were but for a season.

9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry,

but that ye sorrowed to repentance:

for ye were made sorry

after a godly manner,

that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

10 For godly sorrow

worketh repentance to salvation

not to be repented of:

but the sorrow of the world

worketh death.

11 For behold this selfsame thing,

that ye sorrowed after a godly sort,

what carefulness it wrought in you,

yea, what clearing of yourselves,

yea, what indignation,

yea, what fear,

yea, what vehement desire,

yea, what zeal,

yea, what revenge!

In all things ye have approved yourselves

to be clear in this matter.

12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you,

I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong,

nor for his cause that suffered wrong,

but that our care for you

in the sight of God

might appear unto you.” 2 Corinthians 7:8-12

I care for you also, my friends!  So, I pray that you are in a season of fellowship with The Lord Jesus, in diligent pursuit of His will in all things.  I pray that your light will be dispelling the dark, not adding to it.  Rejoice in the seasons of nature and the joy of the Lord—which is always in season—joy is often contagious!

Amen and Amen!!!

Seeking God’s Will??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #364

13 Sunday Jul 2025

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Seeking God’s Will???  A Word from THE WORD!!! #364

Walking with Jesus can be as simple as saying “Thank You, Lord”; or it can be as difficult as trying to discern your next step, choice, decision about when, where, or how to serve The Lord.  It’s a matter of listening and obeying—two of the hard parts–and keeping our eyes on Jesus, as the author of Hebrews gives us some good advice in this direction.

“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,

2 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.

3 For consider him that endured

such contradiction of sinners against himself,

lest ye be wearied

and faint in your minds.”  Hebrews 12:1-3

This is one of my favorite passages, yet so many seem to me, to interpret verse one as a stadium crowd cheering us on, but I don’t think that fits the context of chapter 11’s roll of faith.  The author of Hebrews is reminding us that when we look at those who have gone on before us, we can consider their race of faith, and how their perseverance, faith in God, and obedience to God’s directions and commands led them to victory—even those who paid with their lives.  But notice that we are called to “lay aside” somethings as we “run…the race that is set before us…”!  We are to run the race which Jesus places before us—in our vernacular, stay in your lane!  For some of us who are a bit ‘driven’ you might say, often see how everyone else’s race ought to be run, neglecting or just plain missing the road signs on our race!

Sometimes we have to just take time, effort and diligence to seek God’s face, when we just can’t seem to discern the right direction or choice that is before us.  We must solve these things on our knees (figuratively, as some of aren’t able to get down on them anymore, but we are to pursue God with diligence and wisdom)!  Where do we find God’s will? Our main focus is to dig into God’s Word, pray and seek godly counsel as we are led; and let me just add, I am speaking of godly counsel for those who have lived a life of godly wisdom, not taking a poll of those we know will say the things we want to hear.

“Seek ye the LORD

while he may be found,

call ye upon him

while he is near:

7 Let the wicked forsake his way,

and the unrighteous man his thoughts:

and let him return unto the LORD,

and he will have mercy upon him;

and to our God,

for he will abundantly pardon.

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

so are my ways higher than your ways,

and my thoughts than your thoughts.

10 For as the rain cometh down,

and the snow from heaven,

and returneth not thither,

but watereth the earth,

and maketh it bring forth and bud,

that it may give seed to the sower,

and bread to the eater:

11 So shall my word be that goeth forth

out of my mouth:

it shall not return unto me void,

but it shall accomplish

that which I please,

and it shall prosper

in the thing whereto I sent it.

12 For ye shall go out with joy,

and be led forth with peace:

the mountains and the hills

shall break forth before you into singing,

and all the trees of the field

shall clap their hands.”  Isaiah 55:6-12

When we are in tune with God, we will have that peace beyond measure.  James puts it another way!

“But he giveth more grace.

Wherefore he saith,

God resisteth the proud,

but giveth grace unto the humble.

7 Submit yourselves therefore

to God.

Resist the devil,

and he will flee from you.

8 Draw nigh to God,

and he will draw nigh to you.

Cleanse your hands,

ye sinners;

and purify your hearts,

ye double minded.”  James 4:6-7

We must “withstand in the evil day”, by the power of the cross and Jesus’ blood and righteousness!  Paul called Timohty to stand fast, and we must take heed to that message as well.

“For the love of money

is the root of all evil:

which while some coveted after,

they have erred from the faith,

and pierced themselves through

with many sorrows.

11 But thou, O man of God,

flee these things;

and follow after

righteousness,

godliness,

faith,

love,

patience,

meekness.

12 Fight the good fight of faith,

lay hold on eternal life,

whereunto thou art also called,

and hast professed a good profession

before many witnesses.”  1 Timothy 6:10-12

Where do you go when you are looking for God’s way?  Are you listening to God, through the voice of The Holy Spirit; or are you trying your own reasoning?  We must seek God’s way and not our own—even when the cost is great, or the time is seemingly long!

“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,

but the end thereof

are the ways of death.”  Proverbs 16:25

May we seek The Lord’s way and not that of the world; not of Hellywood, not of popular culture, music or media.  I pray that each of us, will seek the right way!  May the Lord be glorified in our lives, our choices and our influence.  The choice is yours but choose wisely there is a test!  Let’s pray for one another!

Amen and Amen!!!