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Blogging 101 – Digging for Roots
In this week’s Weekly Writing Challenge, tell us about what makes you, you.
I was the spoiled rotten baby of three. The youngest by 9 years. I was loved, brought up as a Catholic, attended Church and Catechism weekly.
I was sure I’d be rich and famous. Why? I was me, isn’t that reason enough. So here I am, wondering, What Happened?
The things that make these 60 years worthwhile are:
1. Accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior 34 plus years
Ago.
2. Married to a stong, beautiful Christian woman, 30
Years ago.
3. Having a wonderful, intelligent, lovely daughter,
23 years ago.
4. Finding my true vocation 20 years ago. (Piano
Technition).
5. Teaching and preaching the Word of God again
After 25 years in the desert.
That is what makes me, me.
If I would just listen and obey the Lord, no telling what I might have or might yet, become.
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Photography 101: Edge
Today is all about straight edges, and tweaking your image to ensure your lines are perfectly positioned.
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Water – Fleet Caroline / Forgotten
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Photography 101 – glass
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Water – Fleet Caroline/Floating
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Photography 101 – My Treasure
My Treasure is knowing God can take an old wreck like me and make me seaworthy by His Grace.
Thank you Jesus.
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Recognizing the Trinity in the Old Testament
This post is a “Billism”, please remove your Denominational glasses, open your heart and mind to the Holy Spirit and give me your respectful feedback.
As I study the Word I find that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are always in agreement but do not always react or speak in the same fashion.
For example, their speach patterns are different:
The Lord telling Noah of the comming flood:
Genesis 6:3
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.
Genesis 6:6-9
King James Version (KJV)
And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 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. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
God telling Noah of the comming flood:
Genesis 6:11-14
King James Version (KJV)
The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. 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; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.
Differences highlighted:
Lord:
“Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast,”
God:
“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; “
The Lord is ready to destroy all flesh but Noah found grace (Salvation) in the eyes of the Lord. Why? Because Noah walked with God (Jesus), so God (Jesus) told Noah to build the ark the way to Salvation.
The Lord offered Salvation, God (Jesus) provided the way.
This is one of the times we see the Lord and God have different Natures:
The word Lord in the Old Testament is “Yahweh or Jehovah” which means Eternal One. I believe Jehovah to be the Father.
The word for God in the Old Testament is “Elohim”, which mean Creator, Supreme ruler, the word Lord in the New Testament is “Kuiros” and means Supreme in Authority, Controller. I firmly believe God in the Old Testament is the Jesus of the New. John 1, Genesis 1.
If we look at Genesis 1, we find:
Genesis 1:3.4a
King James Version (KJV)
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.. And God saw the light, that it was good:
God said it:
It was so:
It was good:
We find these three thoughts or statements repeatedly in Genesis 1.
God (Jesus), created all that was created.
How?
John 1:1-5
King James Version (KJV)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:14
King James Version (KJV)
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
I firmly believe that God is Jesus in the Old Testament and Jehovah is the Father.
Why creation?
Revelation 4:11
King James Version (KJV)
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
The only reason we were created was for the Lords pleasure
Ezra 10:11
King James Version (KJV)
Now therefore make confession unto the Lord God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives.
We must confess our sins and separate ourselves from non believing, believers.
Psalm 35:27
King James Version (KJV)
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
We must learn to shout (and sing) for joy….so people will know the Lord takes pleasure in the prosperity of the righeous.
Psalm 147:11
King James Version (KJV)
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
We must have a reverential fear of, as well as the hope (belief) in His mercy.
Psalm 149:4
King James Version (KJV)
For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
He promises Salvation will beautify the meek.
Ezekiel 33:11
King James Version (KJV)
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
The Lord God has no pleasure in condemning the wicked…He asks all to believe and be saved.
There are quite a few places we find the Lord and God speaking in one voice. They are always in agreement so one voice makes sense also.
Haggai 1:8
King James Version (KJV)
Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord.
Quite simply, the Lord takes pleasure when we build up His Tabernacle (house). When we lead people to the knowledge and acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior in their lives.
Lord help us to be willing and able vessels of your love and grace.
Please leave a note if you would like to explore the “Billism” that the Father is Jehovah and Jesus is God in the Old Testament.
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Blogging 101 – publicize
I am connected to fb, Google, Tumbler and Twitter and I do not see a lot of participation. I hardly ever get a like or get any notice of shares (should I?) I do my best to like and read other peoples posts. Any suggestions?
Land – Fleet Caroline / 2
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Land – Fleet Caroline
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The Bible: Believe it or Not
Do you believe the Bible? All of it or are there parts that, well just cannot be true? The Red Sea parting, 3 days in the belly of a giant fish? A talking donkey? The Flood, burning bush, 3 surviving a fiery furnace, a man in a lions den?
Fire from heaven, a flying chariot, the blind seeing, the lame healed, a man walking on water? Resurrection, Redemption, Sin, Forgiveness? Signs and wonders, miracles, prophecy, speaking in tongues?
Let’s be real, these are all nice childrens stories. As adults, we know that uneducated people and children need this kind of thing to hold on to. We know better, we understand how a story can grow to biblical proportions.
So the Bible just gives us a moral code; a direction we should walk, love thy neighbour, do unto others, cleanliness is next to Godliness.
If you don’t think some of these things happened but you believe in Gods saving Grace, you are a cafeteria Christian. You just believe the things you understand or hope to be true.
Let God be true and man a lier.
We must believe that God is:
Creator
Savior
Redeemer
Friend
Able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask think or even imagine.
God so loved the world, He gave…..us everything. All He had and was, all He would ever be. To demonstrate His love and Grace, to show us the way to the Peace that passes
understanding.
The story of the cross is foolishness to the unbelieving but the Power of God to believers. We must learn to live the Good News so that others will desire to know Him. We must be content in whatever situation we find ourselves.
Show the world an victorious conqueror, peaceful, effective counselor of our God. Lift Jesus up, as we are knocked down.
Love God, love one another. …seek His face.
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Neglected Caroline – 11/22/14
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Are there Giants in the land?
Are there Giants in your life?
Before I accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, I was constantly fighting the Giants that had me enslaved.
Loneliness, alcoholism, fear, depression, ineptitude, lust, pride, nicotine, rejection and probably many I can’t name.
“There were giants in the earth in those days;”
Everywhere I looked, walked or worked. Everything I heard, read or spoke. I was nothing, then the best. I was brilliant then a dunce. I was around people but always alone.
I lived in “the land of giants.”
There was no escape, no relief, no hope.
Then I was introduced to Jesus. Oh happy day, the Giants have gone away!!!
I wish….
I had accepted Jesus as my Lord…I experienced the Peace that passes understanding, the Joy unspeakable and full of Glory, the Comfort and Love of the Holy Spirit.
Life was great!!! Until it wasn’t.
The Giants were creeping back. Those Christians that I prayed for and loved, rejected me….. Nothing I did satisfied. I was unsettled, indecisive, confused.
How could this be?
Depression, Rejection, Loneliness…. Worse than ever.
Why Lord?
Does any of this seem familiar? Could it be your story? Are you enslaved by Giants?
Do you know Jesus as your Savior?
I know many Christians, who claim Jesus as Savior, even call Him Lord. When He is not.
Are they really saved? I think so, they believe and confess Jesus as Lord.
Will they be joyful, victorious conquerors, peaceful, effective witnesses? Not a chance.
How about you? Is He your Lord? Are you walking with Him or hiding because of sin?
David the man after Gods heart, long after defeating Goliath, (the Giant), after becoming the legitimate King of Israel. Found himself fighting and losing the battle to the Giants of pride, sexual sin and murder.
He had wondered from Gods side. He was the king, his word was law, he had everything he wanted, needed or desired.
He had a visit from Nathan the Prophet. He was shown the condition of his heart. He recognized his sin.
Now we see why he was a man after Gods heart. He immediately repented, turned around, asked forgiveness. A man who Loves his Lord. A man who knew forgiveness.
As a Christian for over 30 years I am sometimes convinced I’ve destroyed the Giants in my life.
Then when I’m fat, dumb, happy and satisfied: I am visited again. “The last giant, He had a bed made of iron; it was over thirteen feet long and six feet wide!”
This Giant is bigger than the others because I’ve been hiding and feeding him. Allowing this sin to be my real Lord. The part of me I wouldn’t and couldn’t submit to my loving, forgiving Savior.
I repent, I confess, I turn from my wicked ways. I pray Lord thank you for helping me to defeat yet again this Giant.
With Your help he becomes just a giant….With fastings and prayers, as I submit to Your will, I become strong in Your might. I defeat the giant.
I walk in victory with My Lord, Jesus Christ. I become the joyful, victorious conqueror, peaceful, effective witness that my Lord calls all of us to be.
Have you destroyed the Giants in your life? Jesus will show and strengthen you.
“Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.”
Let Him Lord and Savior today.
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Photography 101 – Landscape – Fleet Caroline
Fleet Caroline
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Photography 101- swarm
It’s a swarm! Show us something that overruns your scene, but observe and compose carefully before you click the shutter.
This swarm of tractors may someday get to work.
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Photography 101- movement
Capture a fleeting moment and experiment with blur and movement.”
Taken with Tab 3…..
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How big is your God? 2
I have gotten a variety of responses on my “billism” ( A billism is something in the word that may not be taught as written.) in “How big is your God?”….Some found encouragement, others seemed scandilized that I might suggest I believed this scripture as written:
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
Can my household be saved without them personally accepting Jesus as Savior? I don’t really know but the Word says in Acts 16 that if I believe, my house will be saved. Are there 2 or 3 other scriptures that support this?
Hebrews: 11. 7.
“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.“
How about Abraham?
If we read Genesis 14 we find Abram hearing of Lot and his city being brought into slavery, he then took his servants and saved Lot from that fate.
This was Abrams love shown in the Natural world.
When the Lord said in Genesis 18:
“Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment;”
We find his love in action once again, in prayer for the whole city. If you find 50, 40, 35,10 righteousness people.
Lot may or may not have been righteous, and except his wife, who looked back, his family that went with him were saved.
We do not know the families standing (were they righteous? ) with the Lord. We do know they were saved.
How about new Testament? In 1 Corinthians 7 it says:
“ If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk.”
So the question is:
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
Are my loved ones saved because I believe? The answer is:
If I am as obedient as Noah was in the building the Ark and as loving as Abram in praying for my loved ones and Sanctified (set apart for God) as Paul implied.
I believe God either redeems them or erases them from our memories when we stand before Him.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.”
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Is there life inside?
Does your Spirit have more life than these buildings?
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Blogging 101- 2+2=4 Simplified
2+2=4 Simplified is simply:
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”
“Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.”
So many reject the Wisdom, Understanding and Love of God. When the simple truth is:
“God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ”
This is my 2+2=4. How about you?
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