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Neglected Caroline – 6/9/15
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Long overdue obituary –
This was my mother, Dorothy Bell Currier Cote. We buried her in August of 2013. At the time, what is left of the family decided that since we had contacted what friends and family were left, we didn’t need an obituary.
I regret that decision now and wish to write a little about her.
She suffered with Arthritis for close to 60 years, she died at 90. I remember, in my youth, my father carried her up the stairs so she could come into her own house.
Her feet and hands were so deformed, it was painful to walk and impossible to open jars or click the button on a pen.
I don’t recall her complaining. She just kept going.
She ran a kindergarten for some years, worked as a secretary for a few years also.
Both my parents loved my sister, brother and myself.
She lived with my sister the last 9 years of her life and I would see her every year for a few weeks, to a month. She would come and stay with us.
I am disappointed with myself for my lack of compassion, mercy and failing to show her the love she deserved.
She wasn’t always easy to get along with, I believe this was probably caused by unremitting pain.
Anyway Mom, I just want to say I’m sorry for so many things. I wish we could re-live your last years.
I believe that you did invite Jesus to forgive you on your death bed. I believe that was the moment you found peace in your soul and walked away with Jesus.
Lord Jesus, please forgive me my sins. Mom, rest in peace.
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He said, He said : The Filling Station
Two boats, both come alive when in the water, they are very much the same, though different.
For years, (over thirty), when I would read the Old Testament, the Lord God was the Father God, one member of the Trinity.
I have since come to the conclusion that they are separate members of the Trinity. I am going to show you some He said, He saids. Please let me know what you think.
Before flood:
The Lord speaking to Noah:
Genesis 6:3,7
King James Version (KJV)
“And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.”
“And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.”
God speaking to Noah:
Genesis 6:13,14a
King James Version (KJV)
“And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Make thee an ark of gopher wood;”
After flood:
The Lord:
Genesis 8:21
King James Version (KJV)
“And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.”
God:
Genesis 9:16-18
King James Version (KJV)
“And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.”
Before the Exodus:
God:
Exodus 2:23-25
King James Version (KJV)
“And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.”
Genesis 3:4-6
“And when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.”
The Lord :
Genesis 3:7,8
“And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;
And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; “
Please let me know what you think. If you are interested, I will show more examples.
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Neglected Caroline – 6/4/15
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Revelation Knowledge? Available today? – The Filling Station
Revelation
an uncovering, a bringing to light of that which had been previously wholly hidden or only obscurely seen. God has been pleased in various ways and at different times (Heb. 1:1) to make a supernatural revelation of himself and his purposes and plans, which, under the guidance of his Spirit, has been committed to writing. (Bible – The Word of God ) (Eastons Bible Dictionary)
Word of God
(Heb. 4:12, etc.). The Bible so called because the writers of its several books were God’s organs in communicating his will to men. It is his “word,” because he speaks to us in its sacred pages. Whatever the inspired writers here declare to be true and binding upon us, God declares to be true and binding. This word is infallible, because written under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and therefore free from all error of fact or doctrine or precept. (Eastons Bible Dictionary)
Everyone that studies the Word of God is eligible to receive Revelation. The first Revelation the Christian receives is the knowledge of sin, the need for repentance, the joy of discovering forgiveness and love, through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Unfortunately, too many quit searching there. They don’t recognize the ability to find comfort, peace, the fulfillment of needs and desires, that Christ offers us.
Many search elsewhere, writings, gurus, false prophets or angels. Wading through the Bible is too hard, it’s not in order, those Biblical names and places are too difficult to pronounce, or remember.
The Lord will fill us with the Spirit of God, a Spirit of wisdom, understanding, knowledge and skill to build His Church. The Gifts of the Spirit are available to whosoever will. Most won’t. Most seem to hold Church Doctrine or Rituals higher than the Word of God.
It is not. We must know the Word. We must walk in that knowledge. When we do, we will receive Revelation Knowledge, we will understand how to Walk with God. Jesus told us:
Matthew 11:28-30
King James Version (KJV)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
The way we learn of the Lord is through His Word. Martin Luther was a good Catholic, the Wesley brothers were good Episcopalians. Then they studied the Word.
“Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other. My conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen.”
–Martin Luther. Quote Originally posted on The Isaiah 53:5 Project: thanks.
I pray I have the faith and strength to stand on the Word also. Amen.
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Neglected Caroline – 6/3/15
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Neglected Caroline – 6/2/15
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now we see through a glass, darkly; – The Fix-it Shop
Now we see through a glass, darkly;
Revelation came in a flash of light, to Martin Luther, the Wesley brothers, to the founders of many Denominations. To the men and women in many successful businesses.
An idea, a way of doing things, a brand new product, an understanding of the Word of God, that has suddenly jumped off the page, opened your mind and heart.
You are never able to view it, in the old understanding again.
When someone has a new understanding of a passage or verse from the Bible, we need to study to find out if it is the truth or a lie.
Does it line up with the rest of the Word? Are there two or more Witnesses in the Word?
First, we must make sure we check it against the Word and not the Doctrine of our Church. Martin Luther found the Word in disagreement with the Catholic Church Doctrine. A new movement was born.
The Revelation I wish to share should not cause a problem, but build up the body of the Church.
The source for my study is the Bible, I start with KJV, and check my understanding with other versions. First the scriptures:
Matthew 25:14-31
” For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.”
The Parable of the talents, how often have I heard: “you should be playing piano at this or that church, you have buried your talents”?
I often wondered why it was only the piano player that did this? How about the guy who knew how to make money? The carpenter or plumber, electrician? Artist?
We seem to have a very limited view of this scripture. It’s either about money or physical talent.
A man is going away, he leaves something with his servants. According to their ability to handle this thing.
” Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.”
The one that received the most, (the one with the right attitude, and skills), used these talents to increase.
The one who received two, according to his ability also increased his.
The one who received but one, hid the one, so, no increase at all.
” After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.”
You know the story, the two that increased received praise and more responsibility. They heard: ” Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Not so for the other: ” Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.”
I believe the Lord used money and not piano playing for a reason, (pianos weren’t invented yet), increase in cash is easy to visualize.
The problem with us is we treat this story as a Parable, when in reality it is a Prophesy.
Jesus is Proclaiming His Death and Resurrection.
He is telling us, He is leaving something in our care that we must increase. What could it be?
Money, skill with a paint brush or hammer?
NO, HE LEFT US THE SPIRIT. The Spirit also, gave us gifts, they sit on the shelf, waiting to be acknowledged. They are available to whosoever will.
To teach, guide, direct and protect us. To lead us to all truth. We have hid the Spirit in our Churches. Buried it, are afraid of it.
We must seek God, ask for the Wisdom we need to increase that which He has given us.
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the need for Godly leaders – The Fix-it Shop
Like this old tractor, the church is dead, the framework is still intact but it can’t seem to go
anywhere.
We wonder why?
* There is sickness
* There is little power
* There is strife, rebellious people
* There is no repentance, holiness
There is sin, unbelief, idolatry in the body.
What is sin and idolatry today?
Colossians 3:5
King James Version (KJV)
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Getting ready to finish teaching on the book of Joshua and start teaching the book of Judges, I am reminded once again that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Unfortunately, so are we.
The Hebrew peoples followed the Lord all the days of Joshua and the elders that saw the miracles of Egypt. Then they fell away into sin and idolatry which leads to unbelief.
” the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim: they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, they forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtaroth. the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies. Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the Lord was against them for evil, ” (selected verses from Judges 2)
This is the church, we Worship our order of Worship. Don’t you dare change anything. We allow sin to abound, believe the Church Doctrine more than the Word. Gay marriage, abortion, covetousness. ..
We do evil in the sight of the Lord, reject holiness, reject true praise and worship. Then we wonder why things don’t work as we plan.
The Church needs to dig up the Talents the Master left us, (Matthew 25 ). He left us the Gifts of the Spirit, we don’t believe they are for us, now. We have the written word of God, we have no need of Words of Wisdom or Knowledge, the Gift of Faith, the Working of Miracles.
Gifts of Healing, Prophesy, Discerning of Spirits, heaven forbid tongues and interpretation.
We have buried the gifts, we will not hear. “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Our leaders and teachers, Pastors need to learn to use and teach the Church what is available to whosoever will but they won’t believe in, never mind ask for and use the Gifts.
The Church today is no different than the Hebrews in Judges. We need the Spiritual gifts to bring people to and keep them in the love and grace of God.
” the people lifted up their voice, and wept.”
This is what the Hebrews did in Egypt and through out the book of Judges. The Lord answered these prayers.
” And when the Lord raised them up judges, then the Lord was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the Lord because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.”
The Lord hears and answers our cries but when we cry out, it must be effectual, fervent prayer. ..this only happens when it comes from our innermost parts.
Our pretty, public Church prayers are not that.
We have temptations, evil, sin all around us for a reason.
” That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the Lord to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.”
Lord, help me to walk with You, to love, obey and share Your love. May I learn to increase the Gifts of the Spirit in my life and the life of Your Church .
Amen
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Neglected Caroline – 5/27/15
Neglected Caroline – Abandoned tobacco barns
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Neglected Caroline – 5 / 27 / 15
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Neglected Caroline – 5 / 26 / 15 b
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Neglected Caroline – 5 / 26 / 15
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Neglected Caroline – 5/25 / 15
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the works that I do, shall he do also; The Fix-it Shop
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
The Words of Jesus from John 14. Is the Father glorified in the Son in your life? Your Church? Your Walk with God?
Jesus said: “ whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
Is that true? Are there any conditions?
We must believe :
James 2:23
“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”
We believe the Lord for Salvation, why?
For me it was the weight of my sins being lifted from my Sprint, I asked for forgiveness and felt forgiven. The presence of the Lord became real within me.
Jesus continually said:
“If you believe ”
Only believe ”
“If you can only believe ”
“Believe only”
James gives a good reason our prayers aren’t answered.
James 4:3
“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”
Are our hearts wrong when we ask for healings, provision, comfort or peace?
Why can we not believe, even when it is right in front of us?
” Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. ” My reason :
I am not worthy. I am saved, sanctified, holy ghost filled and water baptized but not trustworthy.
I can get a big head quickly and believe He used me because I am special; instead of available. He has tried me and He found me wanting.
Lord, I long to be a vessel of use for You. Humble, obedient, reliable. I ask You to forgive my failures and create in me a heart that is true to You. A mind and Spirit that hungers and thirsts for Your Righteousness. Make me a useful vessel.
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Neglected Caroline – 5 / 18 / 15
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Not sure who you are?
We try on many masks, put on many personalities. Hide our true feelings, hurts, troubles.
We pretend to be someone or something stronger, better, smarter, more compassionate, giving, thoughtful, then we are.
The truth?
We are man….helpless, lost and alone. There is nothing good within. Our Righteousness is as filthy rags.
We seek but do not accept the truth.
There is only one way to perfect peace. Only one who gives joy unspeakable.
Put on Christ, accept Him as Lord and Savior. Follow Him, allow Him to correct, direct and protect you.
As He shines through, the masks we wear fall away.
Love overcomes all else. Love never fails.
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Waiting:
Waiting for the Doctor, noticed the shadow. Only there for a short time. Then gone.
Life, at its longest is but a moment, compared to eternity.
This shadow of things to come. Life is meant to give us the opportunity to serve others and Our Lord.
What have we done with our opportunity?
Know Jesus…….know yourself. …find rest.
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The Shadow
Psalm 107:13-15
King James Version
“Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
We know the shadow of His Word, Works and Ways.
We see and understand but a shadow of His Grace.
Lord, take us beyond the fleeing shadows into Your marvelous light.
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