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Have you ever spent time thinking about Jesus' daily routine? What was His plan or agenda for each day? Did He think about where He would sleep or eat? How about a checklist? Did our Lord have a day planner? For at least three and a half years Christ lived everyday in almost identical 24 hour fashion. His agenda was consistent with basically ONE plan of action. He was a working man and each day He picked right up where the previous day had ended. He had ONE objective, ONE endeavor. Are you ready for it? Here it is...Pleasing God! To say that Christ was in tune with His heavenly father would be an understatement. Mark 1:35 (Message) While it was still night, way before dawn, he got up and went out to a secluded spot and prayed. Jesus began each days work with, "which way today Father...who today Father... tell me what to say Father." Jesus walked in such profound yet childlike harmony with God that on a number of occasions the voice of God was audibly ...

Daniel was a devout man of God. Some have said that apart from our Lord Jesus he was the most Godly man in the bible. When he prayed...angels were dispatched and kings trembled. God used him to shape an entire pagan nation. Millions of lives were spared because of his righteous and firm stand. On one occasion, Daniel prayed for God to show him when the time would be completed for his people. How much longer did they have to endure the captivity of Babylon? He was anxious to see the fulfillment of Jeremiahs prophecy, a return to their home, Israel. When the Angel came to Daniel, he said something very interesting. Daniel 10:12 Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 13 But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Michael the Archangel was sent to Daniel the day he began to intercede for Israel but the adversary hindered the dispat...

2 Corinthians 2:15 (NIV) For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. I love the smell of new lotions and perfumes. Whenever I'm able to shop at my favorite store, I get overwhelmed with anticipation. New fragrances, new scents, and fresh aromas always give me an ultimate satisfaction. One of life's simple pleasures. God called us to be the aroma of Christ. We come into contact with multitudes of people in our daily lives. From friends, co-workers, to new acquaintances, our paths crisscross through the maze of those who have never caught the scent of a Savior, the sweet aroma of Christ. As I take in the pleasure of a new fragrance, I capture a moment that leaves an impression. When we encounter others, they too should capture a pleasing moment. "What is that your wearing?" is a common refrain. So too the essence of Christ should create a desire from within. When we part, they should be left with the satis...

Job 7:16 (New International Version) 16 I despise my life; I would not live forever. Let me alone; my days have no meaning. What gives meaning to your life? Family, heritage, accomplishments, status, money, home, hobbies, we could go on! Job had all these things things and in one single day it all came crashing down. At evening he was haunted by nightmares and by day he was tormented by friends. Everything was gone including his health. Life without meaning can leave even the most stout in heart scrambling for the shadows. I have read that in the stock market crash nearly 100 years ago strong men were known to leap from tall buildings. Everything that gave them meaning was in an instant...GONE! So...it begs the question...what gives meaning to your life? Without a doubt, our family, job, and continuation of task add meaning but God taught Job that even with the absence of life's blessings there can be meaning. As you read through the book of Job God spel...

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Memories...Dreams What was What can be Visions of tomorrow forged from past. Remember his righteous deeds. Plans fail from lack of vision. Remember. Remember. Lessons from those who sleep. Strong leaders who established Godliness forward drawn from a backward glance. What was, what is, what can be. Remember. Remember. The God of our fathers who is the same yesterday, today, forever. Remember. Remember. Seas part. Walls crumble. Dead raised. We are given no miraculous signs; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be. How long will the enemy mock you, O God? Will the foe revile your name forever? Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them! But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth. Psalm 74:9-12 How long. How long. Without dreams...without visions...perishing. For future sake remember the past. LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand ...

Faith. Family. Friends 3 things that we have here on earth that has eternal value. There's nothing else here that is as priceless as these. Our faith is more precious than gold, our family is without price, and blessed is the                                                      one who has friends. With limited time on life's stage, leaves no time for strife. By faith I grow closer to Him who washed me, family that loves me, and friends that journey with me. Pettiness, quarrels, and trifles should never invade the sanctity of these three precious assets. Earthly gifts with eternal rewards. Grow your faith Guide your family Guard your friends iPhone

Pics from a photo shoot at my sons University. They needed willing subjects for a photography class!!!

I stumbled across a very interesting statistic the other day. A recent poll revealed 57% of the lost would be willing to follow the advice of a sincere Christian if asked! Another words, over half of the unreached would be willing to open their hearts if a believer took genuine care and patience in sharing the love of Christ. Some think that in order for them to be effective in reaching others they need to be a a scholar or fluent in scripture. But according to this poll, and my own experience, all you need my friend is a personal testimony of what Christ has done for you, a good grasp on John 3:16, and a heart full of love!                     The HOLY SPIRIT                    will take it from there! The most effective witness for Christ looks at every relationship as God directed. When you encounter another soul, your spiritu...