September 14, 2022

There is a man whom I have prayed for years to see a change in his life. When he was younger, the Holy Spirit impressed upon me that he would be a man of God. The devil also knew his potential to bring others to salvation and began sifting him like wheat. He has been in and out of jail, hooked on drugs, and facing a lot of time in prison. He is in jail now and has begun calling regularly. His demeanor has changed, and he is seeking the Lord like never before. He is very well-liked, and others are drawn to him. With his testimony, his potential to lead many to salvation in Jesus is unrivaled. So you can see why the devil has tried him. For the first time in his life, he knows that jail is the best place for him to be. 

I don’t ask for prayer very often, but in this case, I would like to invite you to add him to your prayer list if you don’t mind. He needs strength to accomplish what God has called him to, and it would do my heart good to know others are also praying for him. His name is Richard. Thank you so much.

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16

September 13, 2022

What are you doing to prepare for Jesus’s return? Remember when the wise men looked for signs in the stars of his birth? They knew something extraordinary had happened. There are signs in the heavens now, stars creating a picture that shows his return is near. However, we are too ignorant to follow the signs in the heavens as they did in the old days. The enemy has tainted us by making us think it’s wrong to observe the constellations. Reading your horoscope is sinful, but looking to the stars for the sign of the Son of Man is not. If I understood it more, I would explain it; I’m only here to encourage everyone to prepare. Prepare your heart with worship and prayer in case he collects his children early. If we are to endure a portion, we must prepare for tribulations like food shortages, electrical outages, and communication disruptions. We can already see these things happening worldwide, but we are spoiled here in the United States, so we need to toughen up and prepare ourselves for possible famine and other disruptions. Remember when Jesus warned us of these things, he was speaking to his disciples, not unbelievers. God is a loving Father and plans good things for his children. Do not be alarmed or fearful; we have nothing to fear because he loves us. How blessed are we that he chose us for such a time as this?

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

September 12, 2022

 

Is there something significant about Queen Elizabeth's reign ending after 70 years and Charles becoming king? I looked up the name Charles, and it means "free-man." Is this a coincidence? No! Nothing is a coincidence; God carefully plans everything. Will the world be set free now that the queen is dead? Will we soon see the ushering in of the One True King, Jesus? 

I don't believe every video I watch, but sometimes they make you think. Yesterday I watched a timeline presentation of the Berisheet prophecy, showing that tribulation should begin in 2023. It was pretty alarming. If that doesn't cause you to think, I don't know what will! Would you change what you were doing if you believed this prophecy to be true? We had better get our priorities straight! Worship God like never before! Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near! No harm is done if it doesn't happen, but with the world being in its condition, it doesn't seem so far-fetched. We need to stay ready at all times.  

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Matthew 24:29-30

September 11, 2022

 

We will continue to grieve this day and mourn the loss of souls until the last person dies who lived during the time of the tragic event of September 11, 2001. Many interesting events happened that day that confounds the mind. The jet fuel burned so hot that it melted steel and rocks and collapsed two enormous buildings and collapsed one building that it didn’t even touch. The Pentagon was hit, and it seemed the airplane disintegrated on impact. Early photographs show that it barely left an opening wider than 14 to 16 feet but collapsed a few minutes later. The terrorist that did this perpetrated an evil that will confound thinkers for an eternity. Their brilliance is incomprehensible. Even though we can’t make sense of the details, this attack momentarily brought everyone together in a revival we have never seen. We may never know the entire truth about this day in history while we are on this side of the soil, but God will see that any who had a part in this evil will receive the justice they deserve. God bless the USA.

For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. Colossians 3:25

September 10, 2022

Yesterday, I cleaned out one of the many barns on the property. Within the next couple of months, we will begin remodeling the house and need a place to store all our stuff. This barn is relatively new, so I thought the bugs hadn't moved in yet, but I was wrong! I moved a box and out came an enormous spider, the biggest I had ever seen! As big as a tarantula! It was just a wolf spider, and they are harmless, but they can cause such a scare that you harm yourself trying to get away from them. After consolidating all the stuff into one area, I decided to use the blower to clear the floor of the dirt and debris. I didn't think there was much dirt, but when I began, the fine dust created a thick cloud that looked like smoke from a fire. It seemed clean until I started stirring up the dust. 

Doesn't this story remind you our what's going on in our country and worldwide? We were living our lives in harmony, then something evil decided to rear its ugly head, and now the dust is stirred, and the creepy spiders come running from their hiding place. The world has caught on to the sinister plan to take over, and God is cleaning house! A lot is happening right now; keep praying for the nations and for Jesus to command his angels concerning his people.

Another point, don't hurt yourself trying to get away from those creepy spiders; remember, we have Jesus.

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. Psalms 91:11-13

September 9, 2022

As a person who likes everything neatly pulled together, I've learned to tolerate the messy. I can see a pattern in my behavior that goes back to my childhood. One Sunday, I had to go to Sunday school without socks, and I was devastated and remembered it like it was yesterday. I like to look good and want everything surrounding me to look good, and I continue to strive for that daily. However, since the beginning of this year, God has taken me in a direction that pushes me to the limits of my tolerance. I realize now that he was breaking me of perfectionism and teaching me to embrace my surroundings even though it lacks perfection. I've had to relent and allow him to be in control. How can we see him move in our lives if we control everything? It has been a good lesson for me. If we want perfection, it's only available in God through our Savior, Jesus. This world is messy, and so are my surroundings. The training process is slow, and I'm sure it's not over yet, but at least I now recognize what he's doing. Not only is he teaching me to surrender to him, but he is giving me things to write about and lessons to share. We are only perfect in Jesus; surrender to him and make life easier on yourself.

For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

September 8, 2022

Be at peace. With all the turmoil surrounding us and the world in chaos, leave your worries to God. As I watch the things going on in society, I’m becoming increasingly shocked; so much so that I am beginning to think we are watching a movie. Are these things really happening? Let’s look back at a couple of clues. Most recently, the raid on Mar-lag-o seemed pretty comical in how it was handled with the leaked photos and the Newsweek magazine cover displayed as a part of their props. Not only that, but our president is a laughing stock internationally. If you look beyond our borders at the new health minister for the UK, she’s obese and smokes cigars. What we are seeing cannot be real. Sit back and relax; depend only on God. He’s the only one we can count on in these perilous days. 

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

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