Steadfastness

 

The Joys of Motherhood

The joys and struggles of motherhood. 

We go from saying: 

"Aren't they sweet?!"  

to, 

"Why can't I keep them in a row anymore!?"

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Praying for Prodigals

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Kindness and Loving Kindnesses

Albert Einstein 

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Romans 2:4b

..."the kindness of God leads you to repentance"...

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Joy Can Be Found in the Smallest Places

Baby robin begins his life out of the nest.

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The LORD will have His final say

"The heretics were never dishonest men; they were mistaken men. 

They should not be thought of as men who were deliberately setting out to go wrong and to teach something that is wrong; they have been some of the most sincere men that the Church has ever known. 

What was the matter with them? 

Their trouble was this: they evolved a theory and they were rather pleased with it; then they went back with this theory to the Bible, and they seemed to find it everywhere. "― Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount (As quoted by Marsha West) post on Midwest Christian Outreach, The Religion of Man.

This quote is from a post of Don and Joy Veinot, The Religion of Man, at Midwest Christian Outreach. Their article begins with this quote of Martyn Lloyd-Jones and ends with their own:

..."Everything that has happened or will happen in the future is in the hands of Almighty God. 

He controls the weather – man does not. 

No man or group of men will wrest control away from Him, and He will have the final say. 

For our part, we must keep ourselves from hating others, even if we may find ourselves hated. 

Many of us born into earlier generations enjoyed the great blessing of being taught about God and true faith in our homes and churches. 

We were not sent out into the world without that faith in God underpinning us. 

In these times, people without God desperately need our love and prayers, especially the young, who do not have the tools to evaluate whatever information they are given. 

Please, let us pray for them.Ω

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Please read their whole article to grasp this important issue and how we as Believers are to live with others in this fallen world.

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Time Flies so Live Vibrantly for the LORD

 Ecclesiastes 3

"There is an appointed time for everything. 

And there is a time for every event under heaven—

A time to give birth and a time to die;
 A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted...

...A time to weep and a time to laugh; 
A time to mourn and a time to dance...

...What profit is there to the worker from that in which he toils? I have seen the task which God has given the sons of men with which to occupy themselves...

...I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one’s lifetime; moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor—it is the gift of God."...

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Common Sense

Common Sense

-the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions.

-your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way.

-sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts.

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Synonyms

good sense 

sound judgment 

level-headedness 

practicality 

prudence 

soundness 

reasonableness 

gumption 

horse sense 

native intelligence 

mother wit 

smarts 

wit 

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The Beauty of the LORD

 ~Frye,Ohio

The beauty of the LORD displayed in flower boxes!

Tears of Joy from His Marvelous Grace!

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,

Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!

Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,

There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,

Threaten the soul with infinite loss;

Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,

Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.

What can we do to wash it away?

Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,

Brighter than snow you may be today.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,

Freely bestowed on all who believe!

You that are longing to see His face,

Will you this moment His grace receive?

Grace, grace, God’s grace

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

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Ephesians 2:1-10

..."And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.

Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),  and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."...

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Is This Who You Actually Are?!

This could be you...so you should check this out...

You better check your 6, evaluate your behavior, be in fervent prayer about your teachings, treat God's Word with reverence, fear and trembling, because you, my dear, could actually be a wolf in sheep's clothing.

You are a wolf ...

If you have to rule your people like a despot, chastise them at every turn to keep them in line, pronounce tyrannical edicts against others with hate in your mind all the while using God's precious Words to get your job accomplished, and perhaps you fiendishly enjoy destroying others' lives in the name of God....you are probably a big old bad wolf in sheep's clothing.

If I were you I would get right with the LORD God Almighty pretty quick before His judgement is upon you.

***All you other ladies....let's run to the LORD together, avoiding women who have the above evil characteristics, find joy in Him, safety, security, love, forgiveness, and His marvelous grace.

***If you have been... wounded, browbeaten, destroyed, hurt, or confused by a woman who uses abusive ways to control others, take heart in knowing the true God of the Bible who abhors women (men) who twist His Words to fit their edicts. You can find true peace from the wolves in our Great God and His Precious Word.

Listen to God's Word:

Matthew 7:15-23

...“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 

You will know them by their fruits. 

Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?

So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.

A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.

Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

So then, you will know them by their fruits.

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ 

And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’"...

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There is a real peace to be found even after you have been ravaged by wolves. Seek the LORD in His truth and you will find His peace which is far from human manipulation and understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-6

..."Trust in the Lord with all your heart

And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He will make your paths straight."...

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Faith Even in Perilous Times: Take Courage!

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John 16:25-33 

 “These things I have spoken 

to you in figurative language; 

an hour is coming when 

I will no longer speak to you 

in figurative language, 

but will tell you plainly of the Father.

In that day you will ask in My name,

 and I do not say to you that I will request 

of the Father on your behalf; 

for the Father Himself loves you, 

because you have loved Me 

and have believed 

that I came forth from the Father.

I came forth from the Father 

and have come into the world; 

I am leaving the world again

 and going to the Father.”

His disciples *said, 

“Lo, now You are speaking plainly 

and are not using a figure of speech.

Now we know that You know all things,

 and have no need for anyone to question You; 

by this we believe that You came from God.”

Jesus answered them, 

“Do you now believe? 

Behold, an hour is coming, 

and has already come, for you to be scattered, 

each to his own home, 

and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, 

because the Father is with Me.

These things I have spoken to you, 

so that in Me you may have peace. 

In the world you have tribulation, 

but take courage; 

I have overcome the world.”

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The Need in Life for a Mother, a Father...

ROSE is ROSE

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Proverbs 3

"My son, do not forget my teaching,


But let your heart keep my commandments;

For length of days and years of life


And peace they will add to you.

Do not let kindness and truth leave you;


Bind them around your neck,


Write them on the tablet of your heart.

So you will find favor and good repute


In the sight of God and man.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart


And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,


And He will make your paths straight.

Do not be wise in your own eyes;


Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

It will be healing to your body


And refreshment to your bones.

Honor the Lord from your wealth


And from the first of all your produce;

So your barns will be filled with plenty


And your vats will overflow with new wine.

My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord


Or loathe His reproof,

For whom the Lord loves He reproves,


Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom


And the man who gains understanding.

For her profit is better than the profit of silver


And her gain better than fine gold.

She is more precious than jewels;


And nothing you desire compares with her.

Long life is in her right hand;


In her left hand are riches and honor.

Her ways are pleasant ways


And all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,


And happy are all who hold her fast.

The Lord by wisdom founded the earth,


By understanding He established the heavens.

By His knowledge the deeps were broken up


And the skies drip with dew.

My son, let them not vanish from your sight;


Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

So they will be life to your soul


And adornment to your neck.

Then you will walk in your way securely


And your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;


When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Do not be afraid of sudden fear


Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes;

For the Lord will be your confidence


And will keep your foot from being caught.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,


When it is in your power to do it.

Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back,


And tomorrow I will give it,” 
When you have it with you.

Do not devise harm against your neighbor,


While he lives securely beside you.

Do not contend with a man without cause,


If he has done you no harm.

Do not envy a man of violence


And do not choose any of his ways.

For the devious are an abomination to the Lord;


But He is intimate with the upright.

The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,


But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

Though He scoffs at the scoffers,


Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.

 

The wise will inherit honor,


But fools display dishonor."

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Cry Out to the LORD God Almighty!

 Psalm 56

"Be gracious to me, O God, 

for man has trampled upon me;


Fighting all day long he oppresses me.

My foes have trampled upon me all day long,


For they are many who fight 

proudly against me.

When I am afraid,


I will put my trust in You.

 

In God, whose word I praise,


In God I have put my trust;


I shall not be afraid.


What can mere man do to me?

 

All day long they distort my words;


All their thoughts are against me for evil.

 

They attack, 

they lurk,


They watch my steps,


As they have waited to take my life.

 

Because of wickedness, 

cast them forth,


In anger put down the peoples, O God!

 

You have taken account of my wanderings;


Put my tears in Your bottle.


Are they not in Your book?

 

Then my enemies will turn back 

in the day when I call;


This I know, that God is for me.

 

In God, whose word I praise,


In the Lord, whose word I praise,

 

In God I have put my trust, 

I shall not be afraid.


What can man do to me?

 

Your vows are binding upon me, O God;


I will render thank offerings to You.

 

For You have delivered my soul from death,


Indeed my feet from stumbling,


So that I may walk before God


In the light of the living."

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Oh, My Love, My Darling

Oh, my love, my darling

I've hungered for your touch

A long, lonely time

Time goes by so slowly

And time can do so much

Are you still mine?

I need your love

I need your love

God speed your love to me

Lonely rivers flow

To the sea, to the sea

To the open arms of the sea

Lonely rivers cry

Wait for me, wait for me

I'll be coming home, wait for me

Oh, my love, my darling

I've hungered for your touch

A long, lonely time

I need your love

I need your love

God speed your love to me

-Alex North, Hy Zaret

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Mark 10:6-9

..."from the beginning of creation, 

God made them male and female.

For this reason a man shall leave 

his father and mother, 

and the two shall become one flesh; 

so they are no longer two, 

but one flesh.

What therefore God has joined together, 

let no man separate.”...

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