September 7, 2022

If we are nearing the return of Christ, and much of the prophecies show that we are, we must begin to unshackle ourselves from everything God hates. We do not want to get caught in the crossfire of God's anger. God has given us plenty of information on what displeases him and a Savior to hide within to protect us from his wrath, but we must repent and abstain from any further commingling of good and evil. Focus on pleasing Jesus; less of you, more of him. I see too many preachers and teachers teaching us to focus our efforts on pleasing ourselves and pointing us to "self-care." If we look to Jesus, he will care for and protect us, but we must stay repentant. Babylon in Jeremiah's prophecy was destroyed, but the destruction of Babylon in John's prophecy in Revelation is still waiting in the wings, but it's coming! Wait for it, for it will surely come. “For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3

“Go out of the midst of her, my people! Let every one save his life from the fierce anger of the LORD! Let not your heart faint, and be not fearful at the report heard in the land, when a report comes in one year and afterward a report in another year, and violence is in the land, and ruler is against ruler. Jeremiah 51:45-46

September 6, 2022

“Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon.” Jeremiah 50:34

I believe the inhabitants of Babylon are now scattered throughout the world, wreaking havoc on every nation. They present their affliction to make you think they are doing good and are trying to save the earth when they are likely trying to force their control and enslave the nations. However, there is good news; our Redeemer is strong! We will be at rest while the inhabitants of Babylon squirm. You can see them scrambling to retrieve their control here in the United States, but it’s slipping out of their hands. People are becoming aware of their treasonous acts. They have come sharply against the good and excuse the evil among themselves. Their lawlessness has increased and is out of control. Our Redeemer sees and knows all and will not let them get away with what they are doing to oppress his people. No matter what they believe, we will win. We are the children of the One true God! 

September 5, 2022

We are making progress around the house. Many things were left to deteriorate simply because Richard’s dad grew tired of trying to keep up with them by himself. Little by little, we are bringing the beauty he created back to its original glory. A while back, I wrote about the dock to the gazebo over the pond being in poor shape with rotted wooden boards; we finally found someone to replace them. Soon, I won’t have to risk my life walking out there. Maintenance is essential for everything valuable, whether it be cars, equipment, houses, clothing, you name it; we have a role to play in maintaining it. However, the most valuable thing we have is Jesus; many of us don’t value that relationship enough. If we want to keep our relationship strong, we must participate; it is not one-sided; even though Jesus has done most of the work, we need to stay in communication with him by praying to him every day. We must grow to love and adore him like we would a spouse. I don’t know many relationships that could last without communication or adoration. Do your part to help create a solid relationship. The benefits are beyond anything you could ever imagine.

His mouth is most sweet, and he is altogether desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. Song of Solomon 5:16

September 4, 2022

Whatever you do for the LORD, put your heart into it. I’m still in the book of Jeremiah; it’s very long, and I am ready to move into another book, but this verse stood out today: 

“Cursed is he who does the work of the LORD with slackness, and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from bloodshed. Jeremiah 48:10

We are not in a war that requires bloodshed yet. However, we are at war, but our sword is the Bible. If ever there was a verse that cut to the core of what we are witnessing in modern-day evangelism, it's this verse. Many of God's servants, preachers, and evangelists, have held back from telling the truth about the wrath of God, and many people will fall victim because of their slackness. Yes, God loves us, but people must accept Jesus as Savior and turn away from their sinfulness. Many preachers are careful not to offend, so they refrain from telling the whole truth. I get it; they are probably trying to keep from becoming censored or canceled. But, I would rather be canceled by the media and other cronies than come under God's curse because I was a slacker and didn't use my sword to cut to the core of the truth. Now is not the time to be gentle. It's time to overturn the tables of the money changers and drive the animals out of the temple. Use your sword; slice through to the core; it may be what's required for the sleepyheads to hear the truth about the ongoing situation happening worldwide. 

In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. John 2:14-15

September 3, 2022

I got to spend the day with the baby of our family, Ethan. He is such a joy, but all boy! We spent most of the day on the side-by-side, all-terrain vehicle because he loves riding on it. After being outside for a while, we came inside to get a snack and something to drink. He’s only 2, but he knows what he wants. Upon his many trips to the refrigerator, he pointed to a pack of ground beef, so I made him a hamburger and cut it into small chunks. He ate a couple of bites and was ready to go back outside. When we came back in, I noticed that some of the hamburger was missing; Rudy, my dog, climbed onto the table and had eaten all but three pieces! We don’t give Rudy table scraps because he has gastrointestinal issues, but he doesn’t know what’s best for his health because he’s a dog. He will probably be sick all day. 

Sometimes, as humans, we don’t know what’s best for us, even though we can think things through in our minds. Many people do what feels good to them without considering the consequences of their actions. Imagine knowing there is a God and still doing things that displease him. God knew we were stupid like Rudy, so he gave us the blood of Jesus as a healing salve, an ointment to cover the wounds we caused ourselves. Stay in touch with God. Repent daily so your injuries can begin to heal. God is a good Father who will forgive because he loves us dearly. 

and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 6:12

September 2, 2022

Richard and his guys are gaining control of the landscape on the property. Trees and hedges are getting cut that has been left unkempt for years. It is exciting to see the beautiful things becoming exposed. There is a multi-car garage his dad built, a pond, and many other features you wouldn’t have a full view of if they hadn’t diligently worked to clean it up. However, while exposing the good things, it also reveals some ugly stuff like a giant box truck, car chassis, motors, auto parts, and so on, that were left outside to rot. It will take some time, but eventually, it will get cleaned up. 

Does this scenario remind you of anything? Everything gets exposed when you accept Jesus, and he takes over your life! When he begins clearing the trees in your mind, your good characteristics start to show, but you can also see that old junky car sitting in the yard with grass growing around it. It’s ugly! And he wants you to get rid of it! Do away with the trash piled in your mind, so Jesus’s characteristics come to the forefront. Set your mind on the things above and haul away the unnecessary debris.

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2

But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Colossians 3:8-10

September 1, 2022

We had an apartment become available late in the afternoon on Monday. We reached out to a couple of people who were interested, but they ultimately declined our offer. Then on Tuesday, a young woman and her mother looked at it and determined they wanted it. We didn’t hear from them on Wednesday morning as expected, and when I reached out, they didn’t respond. Then another woman contacted me, and after seeing it, she also determined that she wanted it. She then left to get the money but didn’t follow through as she told us and failed to respond when we contacted her.

Meanwhile, I had been receiving messages from a young man who was also interested. He came, saw the apartment, made a decision right then and there, and made arrangements to get the funds and sign the lease. Then immediately after accepting him as our new tenant, we hear back from both women, only to crush their spirits. They had missed their opportunity for a new home because they had procrastinated and stopped communicating. One of them sobbed when I told her. 

The time for your decision to follow Jesus is waning. Don’t be like the women in this story; left without a home because of procrastination and indecision. 

Everyone knows John 3:16, but have you ever read the verses that follow? Read the words of Jesus and make a decision today to accept him as your Savior. Then we will welcome you into our family, and you will no longer be left homeless and hopeless.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” John 3:16-21

August 31, 2022

We may have only a short time to prepare for tribulation if we have to face it. It doesn’t matter if you believe we are pre-trib, mid-trib, or post-trib; the preparation is the same. Root yourself deep in the Lord. You cannot half-heartedly believe and get through any tribulation without being firmly rooted in Jesus. Here’s what Jesus says:

yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. Matthew 13:21

If you’ve been a little wishy-washy, with one foot in the world and one foot in heaven, now would be the time to shore up your belief, leave your worldly desires behind, and go full bore into seeking Jesus. 

We must stay ready!

Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24:42

Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44

Run hard after the Lord and start now.

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13

But from there you will seek the LORD your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul. When you are in tribulation, and all these things come upon you in the latter days, you will return to the LORD your God and obey his voice. Deuteronomy 4:29-30

August 30, 2022

Sound the alarm! 

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 3:2

Brace yourselves; the Shemitah and the Feast of Trumpets, begins September 25th at sundown. Will tribulation start on this day? Is this the day Jesus will gather the wheat? 

His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” Matthew 3:12

It is better to be safe than sorry. Time is very short. Don’t be shy about telling your unsaved friends and family about Jesus. Encourage them to proclaim him as Savior before it’s too late. 

What will be exciting for us will be devastating for the unsaved. Be bold! Start today. 

If nothing happens, you will still have the opportunity to share Jesus with those you missed, but if it does, those you told that accepted him as Savior will be safe and will enter the kingdom of heaven with you.

August 29, 2022

Rudy, my dog that shivers and shakes when we get in the car, loves to ride on the side-by-side. Both of my dogs love it. I take them for a ride every morning; I want them to enjoy their lives as we do. They put their noses in the air to capture the breeze as we make our way down the driveway. Needless to say, we have all enjoyed our move back to the country. They love being able to run free without a leash, and I love that I don’t have to worry about them getting hit by a car, being we are far from the main road. The Lord wants you to feel that kind of freedom. Whether our nation remains free or not, no one can capture your soul as long as you have Jesus as your Savior. He died on the cross to release you from the chains that bind you and rose again so you can live free from your burdens. If you are a Christ-follower and are still living with the pain from your past, or living with the weight of sin, ask Jesus to help you release it to him. He wants you to inhale the breath of God like a fresh breeze and become unleashed to roam the countryside of your mind in complete freedom.  

Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:34-36

August 28, 2022

We are still filtering through all the stuff my father-in-law had collected for years. I expect it will take us some time to sort it all out. I was looking for a small bistro table for extra seating and decided to check in the warehouse where we stored his collection. Not only did I find a cute little table, but I also found some unique items that might make beautiful decor. He definitely had a good eye for design, but I’m still trying to figure out the exact direction he was going; slowly but surely, the items reveal his thoughts. He and I have always loved the same things, so I’m not surprised to find beautiful items that I also love. If you approach the Bible by looking for nuggets of information that the Father left for us, you will find that we have much in common with him. He created us, so why wouldn’t the bits of information come to life as we search the scriptures for guidance? God has left us a treasure trove of his living words, but it’s up to us to search them out for the direction we should go. Open the chest today and see what kind of treasures are waiting for you to uncover. 

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44

August 27, 2022

Richard got the last two cows penned last night. He has carefully attended to them since his dad passed away in January, but he didn’t want to be responsible for them anymore. There is some good news in this; a local couple that raises Angus and Brangus cattle in our area has agreed to rotate their cattle into our pastures. I must admit I’m a bit sad to see them go; I guess I’ve lost my hard, country girl shell and become soft in my older age. However, I’m looking forward to seeing all black cows every day; besides, these cows have all been lovingly raised and are calm and gentle. Hopefully, they will let me pet them, which is also not something I’ve ever wanted to do. I will blame my character change on Jesus; he has made me a softy for all living creatures. Here’s the lesson: if you do not see a difference within yourself because of Jesus, you may need to assess what you may be doing to undo the work God is trying to accomplish in your life. There might be something you need to tweak or a sin that needs to be cleaned up. 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17

August 26, 2022

Do you ever feel like you don’t honor God enough? Sometimes I reflect and wonder if I’ve thought about him enough throughout my day. I begin my day with him, but how do I keep that momentum? Many years ago, I started seeing a series of numbers. I would see them everywhere. They would come up on license plates, advertisements, road signs, phone numbers, you name it, and I saw them several times a day. I wasn’t sure who was making me aware of these numbers, so to counteract any plans the enemy might have for me concerning them, I began praying scripture every time I saw them. That’s when I realized it was God who was using those numbers as a way to make me pay attention to what was going on. It helps me to engage with him regularly throughout my day. Then this year happened! And those numbers are everywhere! That hasn’t stopped me from praying when I see those numbers, but it has made me wonder what God has in store for the rest of this year. Whatever he may have planned is not my business, but staying in touch with him is my business. So today, ask God to give you something that will help remind you to talk to him throughout your day. We don’t want to forget about him as we get caught up in the monotony of daily living. 

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

August 25, 2022

Many people seek to become famous, but at what cost? Jeremiah is one of the most famous prophets of the Old Testament, but he was hated by kings and noblemen of that day. Not only that, but he wasn’t famous during his time on earth. He’s only known to us because God chose to use him to deliver a message to his people, and that message became part of our Bible. I would venture to guess that most people of celebrity status have taken an oath to another god who promised to give them fame at the cost of their servitude. In plain language, they are Satan worshippers. They are not limited to movie and television stars. I’m very cautious of famous preachers; what did they have to do to make it on TV or social media? Who have they bowed down to in return for their fame? Some of the best preachers and teachers I’ve sat under do not have a large congregation but produce some of the most meaningful and sound teachings I’ve ever heard. The others have a form of godliness but deny its power. This message is cautionary, so you carefully select the preachers you listen to or watch on television. It doesn’t matter if they are the ones who pay to be televised; it’s about who is providing those funds. I’m not talking about live streaming services; my caution is about television preachers you know by name. It’s best to go to church, hear your preacher and see their fruit for yourself. I wish this weren’t true, but the more I dig into the Word of God, the more this truth becomes unveiled.

having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. 2 Timothy 3:5

August 24, 2022

After planting a garden a couple of months ago, I finally got to pick some peas. I felt like I had entered a new era; the last time I picked peas was when I was a kid because my dad always had a garden and still does. So I picked, shelled, and cooked them, and they were delicious. It was a process to get to harvest. I thought it would be easy, but it wasn’t. After clearing the ground, creating rows, planting the seeds, and watering daily, I had to fight the pests. As soon as my plants began growing, I had something munching on their leaves and had to treat them with 7-Dust. After they got a little bigger and started producing peas, I noticed that aphids were causing the growth of the new leaves to stunt. I had to rinse off every bush to get rid of them. I didn’t even mention the weeds! That’s still a fight that I seem to be losing. Not only that, but I get bit by ants every time I try and pull weeds. And that, my friends, is a picture of our lives as followers of Christ. These same trials and tribulations exist as we set our minds to follow him. It’s work. It’s a fight. It isn’t easy, but the harvest is tasty and delicious and worth every ounce of energy and effort we put into our commission to go and tell the world about Jesus. You’ll slay a few pests along the way, and believe me, they will keep coming, but there isn’t anything else I would rather be doing with my time here on earth. God is good so keep moving forward with your mission.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

August 23, 2022

It’s primary day in Florida; make sure you vote! It takes a little effort to make sure you vote for the right person; I spent last night looking up each person on the ballot hoping to find clues into their character. Before I made my selection, I prayed for God to guide me through this process and show me things that would help me in my decision. I become very judgmental during this process of elimination. If the candidate wasn’t raised in Florida, they are out. We have too many people coming into Florida getting into our business when they know nothing about it. I do everything I can to find out if they are a Christ-follower. I also want to know if they are family oriented; how can they make a good decision about family issues if they can’t place themselves in the same situation. If any of them voted for the lockdowns in 2020, they are out, a least that’s the way I’m voting. We must take this process seriously. These people are making decisions that effect us, so we need to be responsible enough to choose carefully who will represent us. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you to make the right decision. 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

August 22, 2022

Richard and I have jumped from house to house over the last several years. In my mind, I had specific criteria and expectations that I felt our home should meet. It never had anything to do with the interior design because Richard can fix anything. It was always about the land and something so simple as a fruit tree and maybe a water feature, but the fruit tree would be the sign. I knew if it had that, it would be the perfect place. I didn’t pray for it, but God heard my thoughts and checked off all my boxes, things that weren’t on my list! Did I know what I truly wanted? Of course not, but God did. Now we are settled on a property where I never imagined living. God knew I would love it. As for Richard, it brought him back home to a place his dad built from the ground up, and he loves it too. 

Call on God, and he will answer you and tell you things you didn’t know. Delight yourself in him, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3

Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4

August 21, 2022

Poor Jeremiah. He was locked away in prison because they didn't like his prophecy. But they were so intrigued by what he had to say that they moved him to the court of the prison where the elders and the king's officers might consult him with greater ease. He spoke out against the government, and they threw him in jail! Has anybody here been put in Facebook prison for speaking out and telling the truth? Facebook has become boring since it started cracking down and limiting free speech. I tread carefully in my post by trying to avoid certain words that might get caught in the algorithm, so my voice continues to stand out, but I still get censored occasionally. I haven't been banned from Facebook but have received limitations and had posts shadow banned from the newsfeed. I prayed for years for God to give me a voice, and I'm not about to lose it because of petty censorship. Jeremiah didn't stop saying what God told him just because they imprisoned him. They may not have liked what he said, but he still said it, whether or not it cost him his life; he wasn't going to disobey God. We should be as bold as Jeremiah and speak out so that all people hear the truth of God's word. 

The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the guard: “Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it—the LORD is his name: Jeremiah 33:1-2

August 20, 2022

Where are the children that come across the border without their parents? There is no record of them, so nefarious people do with them whatever they want. Do they end up being trafficked and considered expendable? What if they become part of a satanic ritual like Baal worship? I find it hard to believe that this behavior still exists in modern history. However, people still worship Satan under the disguise of Baal, where children are sacrificed to Molech, even here in America. I don’t understand parents sending their children off to a distant land under the supervision of a mule who doesn’t care about what happens to them after they cross the border. These are humans, not cattle! We must get a handle on the border and discourage parents from sending their children to the United States alone. I can’t even imagine the desperation they must feel to cause them to do something like that. We need to band together and pray for God to end such rituals, punish the evil people involved, and bring whatever is cloaked in darkness into the light for all to see.

They built the high places of Baal in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to offer up their sons and daughters to Molech, though I did not command them, nor did it enter into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. Jeremiah 32:35

August 19, 2022

Trust what God tells you through his Word. What if the earth's shape is not as we've been led to believe by so-called scientists? Are they telling us the truth? How can we be sure? A scientist recently took a picture of a piece of pepperoni and tried to pass it off as a planet.

CNN)A French scientist has apologized after tweeting a photo of a slice of chorizo, claiming it was an image of a distant star taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. 

I don't care what shape it is. Does it matter? No. I don't understand why the government wants to control what we think. Control the mind, control the people? I'm not trying to throw a wrench into what we've been taught throughout all our years on earth, but we've got to start thinking for ourselves and trust God and what he says. Here's a verse to stir up some truth that the liars don't want us to believe.

"If this fixed order departs from before me, declares the LORD, then shall the offspring of Israel cease from being a nation before me forever." Thus says the LORD: "If the heavens above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth below can be explored, then I will cast off all the offspring of Israel for all that they have done, declares the LORD." Jeremiah 31:36-37

foun·da·tion | founˈdāSH(ə)n |

noun

1 (often foundations) the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level: build the arch resting on top of this solid foundation.

Israel still exists and has not been cast off. That tells us all we need to know.