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"'For I know the thoughts I have toward you', says the Lord, 'thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope (expected end).'" Jeremiah 29:11 Find the right church for you, even if it is across the hemisphere, and there, God will fulfill the desires of your heart. Step forward to serve, in that church, and Father will provide His best to you, every time. Homer loved his job! Tom Hill, Kimray CEO, trained Homer on the console that painted every Kimray pressure valve Kimray...
"Where two or three are gathered in My Name, there I am in the midst of you." Matthew 18:19. No matter the question or circumstance, the answer is in the Bible. Make it first and final Authority! Tom, Nola and Pastor Bill met to do just that. Pastor Bill noted that Kimray was not gleaning the right fruit (attributes) from its employees. He quoted Matthew 7:18-20. "A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit." Then he cited Proverbs 18:9, "He who is slothful in his...
I beg you, Brethren, by the mercies of God, that you not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable will of God (in what you do). Romans 12:2 Lacking all perspective, Tom was at his wit's end. Matthew 18:19 kept going through his mind. "If two of you agree together, there I am in your midst." Would Pastor Bill agree with him? Tom needed Jesus' help! And a friend. Pastor Bill had never worked through such a...
"Give me Your Word. Make it plain and clear to me. Give me Your Word. It's a light that I might see. Give me Your Word for my total victory! In every situation, give me Your word." Song by Nancy Harman, sung by Ray Gene Wilson I began reading the Bible through, every year, at age 11. The Revised Standard Bible had just been released. I began on page 1. Since then, I have owned, and worn out, many Bibles, read many translations, and teach from the New King James Version. I 'cut my teeth' on King... Full story
Week 50 Christmas; The Art of Reconciliation God's Master Plan started in the Garden of Eden to legally reverse the curse on mankind. Genesis 3. Adam chose to put all God created under satan's authority. Banished from the Garden, Man lost his God-given authority in the earth, but never, ever, lost God's favor and love. The Lord's Eyes sought a faithful man to reconcile Man to Him, again. Noah was first, then Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. Thanks to Abraham and Sarah, the nation of Israel was born....
"Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell in unity. It is like precious anointing oil on the head; like the dew descending, for it is there the Lord commands a blessing - Life forevermore!" Psalm 133 Rejoicing, giving thanks and expectation creates the perfect atmosphere for miracles to occur. Harvest is over, thankfully. There's money for Christmas giving, time for family, friends and food. The heart smiles and the soul sings. "Whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you shall... Full story
Saturday night was Paradise. Sunday morning, hell broke loose. "Let us hold fast our confession of hope without wavering, for He Who promised is faithful. We are not those who draw back, but those who believe to salvation." Hebrews 10:23, 39. The U.S. Pacific Fleet of Navy ships rested, comfortably, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. War had been declared in Germany for a second time. The young Elizabeth Windsor and her new husband, Philip Mountbatten had come to the States to visit. President Roosevelt t... Full story
“For I, wisdom, dwell with prudence to find out knowledge and discretion (reasoning rightly and judging justly) to [bring forward witty inventions]. Proverbs 8:12 NKJV and KJV When I tell people that I attended country school by airplane, they find it a bit incredulous. This is how it happened. North Park, Colorado, has an average snowfall of 132 inches per year. We lived off the main dirt road, so getting children to school was somewhat of a challenge. My father was up to it, however. He t... Full story
Separation of church and state was the deep desire of worshipers known as "Separatists", "Purists" and "Pilgrims". Britain held them in ghastly prisons for their belief that there was just one King: Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Released from prison, they formed a human land bridge for their children to escape and be ferried to Holland. From there, 102 men, women and children were chosen, by lot, to travel to the New World on a tiny, leaky boat named "Mayflower". As the weeks expired, food molded... Full story
A good Name is better to be chosen than great riches; Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 We have discovered who’s who, when enough is enough, and what to do about it, physically, intellectually, emotionally and now, socially. Every baby is unique and precious in God’s eyes and sent for a specific purpose in the society into which they are born. Jeremiah 29:11. Grimm’s Fairy Tales suggests each new baby is greeted by a good witch and a bad witch. The good witch says kind, wo...
“You are fearfully and wonderfully made in the sight of God.” God has plans for you! Psalm 139. Psychological growth begins in the womb, as you sense your mother’s reaction to situations. You hear at 16 weeks and feel pain at 20 weeks. Your little brain is developing its synapses, but your lungs aren’t ready for air. When Mom and Dad pick you up and love you, your brain starts working to grow you up, physically. Mom’s hugging, nursing and rocking brings together your thoughts and system ne...
“For he who sows to his flesh, will, of the flesh, reap corruption, but he who sows to his spirit will, of the Spirit, reap everlasting life.” Galatians 6:8 “He who rules his spirit is [mightier] than he who takes a city”. Proverbs 16:32 Culture, no matter where one lives in the world, is learned behavior. Human beings grow physically, psychologically, intellectually, emotionally (as in coping devices), socially and spiritually (p.p.i.e.s.s.). We addressed the Will, Emotions and Thought...
“For by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:35-37 Every word we speak leads to a life-or-death decision. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love [using their tongue] will eat the fruit of it.” Proverbs 18:21. God simply speaks truth. Satan knows the legal meaning of every word and will hold us to that legal meaning. Father God says, “Do not take (carry) My Name in vain (futility, fruitlessness, emptiness)” Commandment...
God created us a spirit exactly like Himself. He gave us a soul and manufactured an earth-suit for our journey here. We are a triune being but unlike God, earth dwelling brings up a fourth dimension of reckoning: Culture’s Learned Responses. A comedian once noted, “Getting through life is like running through a pasture without stepping in something.” John Denver sang, “Life is a funny, funny riddle.” Apostle Paul lamented, “What am I doing? What I want to do, I don’t do. What I don’t want to do,...
Ah! September!! It is just like Father to start a new year with a bountiful harvest and a time of rest and rejoicing. As a youngster, I loved September. Haying was finished. Stacks were set aside for winter feeding and the baled hay was ready for sale. Snow fences were shored up for winter snows. Cattle were brought home from summer pasture. Bulls were penned, older cows culled and steers separated for October shipping. A choice steer was selected for butchering. I would be off into Dick & Jane...
“For God honors a man according to his work, and makes man to find a reward according to his way.” Job 34:11; Psalm 62:12; Hebrews 11:6 Honor is a character trait found hidden in the hearts of true patriots; those who value something bigger than themselves and willingly work for it, demonstrate it and even die for it. These United States of America were founded on honoring God, solving people problems and hard, innovative, creative work. Let us take this moment to give honor where honor is due...
“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings You have ordained praise (strength),” Psalm 8. See also wisdom Proverbs 8. Three to five year-old children are like little sponges, soaking up every bit of information around them. Sorting out proper responses may cause their psychology and intellectual information to collide in social situations. However, their emotions (coping devices) are rock solid. A Sunday School teacher asked her class, “What is a lie?” Instantly a little boy replied in a confident...
The following words were written on the wall of an insane asylum: The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond the highest star and reaches to the lowest hell. The guilty pair, bowed down with care God gave His Son to win. His erring child He reconciled and pardoned from his sin. Could we with ink the ocean fill and were the skies of parchment made. Were every stalk on earth a quill and every man a scribe by trade. To write the love of God above would drain...
The Love Life is not Pollyanna or wimpy. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind,” 2 Timothy 1:7 Holy Spirit is power. God IS love. Jesus, the Master of self. Without Him we can do nothing, but with Holy Spirit guidance, Father’s love and Jesus’ example of self-mastery we are more than conquerors by the Anointing of the Anointed One (Messiah/Christ). Loving as Jesus loved takes authority over one’s spirit, self and circumstances of the day. Mark 4:17-19 r...
“These [words of God] are seeds sown in good ground: those who hear the Word, accept it, act on it and bear fruit some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundredfold.” Mark 4:20. Faith-SEED is over and above the tithe for a specific vision or dream. Ask for seed to sow. 2 Corinthians 9:10. Sow any percentage of NET increase. Choose the time, place and purpose. God is looking for your plan. Every seed has a harvest date. Genesis 9:22 “While the earth remains, seed-time and harvest ... shall...
“These [words of God] are seeds sown in good ground: those who hear the Word, accept it, act on it and bear fruit some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundredfold.” Mark 4:20. Faith-SEED is over and above the tithe for a specific vision or dream. Ask for seed to sow. 2 Corinthians 9:10. Sow any percentage of NET increase. Choose the time, place and purpose. God is looking for your plan. Every seed has a harvest date. Genesis 9:22 “While the earth remains, seed-time and harvest ... shall...
Seeking the Kingdom as in Matthew 6:33, teaches that Father God gives and we receive according to our faith (believing that what He says, He will do). “Come, now, let us reason together, says the Lord. If you be willing and obedient, you will eat of the good of the land, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it.” Isaiah 1:18. “Reverence of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (also wisdom).” Proverbs 1:7. Father God is determined to show heirs of His Promise immutable evidence that by Jesus...
“They overcame by the Blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony and they did not cling to their old lives.” Revelation 12:11 Kingdom Plenty is accessed by prayer, but merging into debt freedom requires understanding how God’s Kingdom works. It is a cycle of sowing, reaping, giving, receiving. God is the Giver. We, His designated receivers! Matthew 6:33 “Seek ye, first, the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things (whatever you need/desire) will be added unto you”. His ‘hot...
“For assuredly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes those things he says will be done, he will have (possess, own) what he says.” Mark 11:23 In the little words, “I do!” I became $90,000 in debt. I moved to Julesburg, became a farmer, not a rancher. and learned the intricate skills of wielding a 9/16 wrench and how combines work. My sales business remained intact, for the time. At a goal setting sal...
First, let us glory in the God Who gave us Old Glory, the stars and stripes. Her grandeur has endured through the most trying times our nation has ever faced; One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all is still her standard. Battered and tattered, she flew over Ft. McHenry, Gettysburg, the Alamo, Pearl Harbor, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and, of course, 9-11. Military flag-folding ceremonies espouse Godly principles, and honor the original intent of our Founders who...
