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Happy New Year 2010

Dad — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Happy New Year 2010! Another year has come, another year has gone. It seems like yesterday I was writing this New Years message........well, it was almost March. Doing much better this year, 1/3/2010. (It's going to take awhile to get used to typing 2010) Have you heard there's a word war going on as to whether this is the last year of the present decade or the first year of the new decade. What do you think? Anyway, my message has not changed from last year, it's a new beginning. Let us make sure we spend it wisely. I'm so thankful to see another one. Concentrate on relationships, firming them up with a constant refreshing; with each other and with God. Last year is gone in a flash. We now have a new year, and fortunately a new beginning every day. Let's always be sure we have our relationships firmed up. Never take them for granted. God first, family second, then everyone and everything else.

"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness", ...... Matthew 6:33 NIV

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Psalms 32:7

Dad — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:27:00 GMT

This verse from Psalms brightened my day today; I hope it does yours too.

"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." Psalms 32:7 NIV

It's good to know we have a shelter from the daily routine, should we choose to accept it. Our "hiding place" is in the Lord, and he will cause us to sing because we are delivered and freshened from our trouble.

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Hate Crime Bill Now Law

Dad — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:01:00 GMT

President Obama today, 10/28/09, signed into law a controversial “hate crime law”. Shortly after he hosted a White House reception for gay activists. The bill which was pushed through Congress attached to an unrelated defense bill, did not make it on it’s own several months ago. I am concerned that this bill was written strictly to protect gays from hate crimes. It gives more protection to gays than to elderly, or children, or any others who are victims of a hate crime. I am certainly not against protecting innocent people from hate crimes, but why single out a particular sector. I wrote Congressman Kratovil when the original bill was proposed noting my objections to that bill. It fell on deaf ears I am afraid.

I have nothing against gays. The Bible teaches us to love the sinner and hate the sin. Thank God, or we all would be lost for we have all sinned and fell short of God’s will. The Bible is very specific about the sin of homosexually, as well as many other sins in this passage of scripture; “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves, nor the greedy nor drunkards, nor slanderers nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.” I Corinthians 6:9-10 NIV

I pray that as God watches over us (including our leaders), He gives us wisdom and understanding of His Word and how it applies in our daily lives.

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Proverbs 3:21

Dad — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:01:00 GMT

"My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight;" -- Proverbs 3:21 NIV

Sound judgment comes by making sure all the facts are known, and not making "snap" judgment without knowing all the facts. Discernment is the ability to see what many others cannot, exhibiting keen insight. Those with discernment are skilled in perceiving, discriminating and/or judging.

Be filled with "sound judgment" and "discernment".

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Proverbs 24: 3-4

Dad — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:53:00 GMT

"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." --Proverbs 24:3-4

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Have We Prayed Today?

Dad — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:11:00 GMT

I recently heard a song by Rita Broyles from Ablemarle, North Carolina. The title "Have You Talked With Jesus Today" got my attention. We talk to everyone and their brother in a days time and yet forget to talk to the most important One. We talk to friends, relatives, coworkers, even strangers, but forget to talk to the one who should matter most to us. Hope you get a chance to hear this one. We recently added it to our playlist at SouthernGospelDelmarva internet radio. You can also hear a clip of the song at Rita's website, www.ritabroylesministries.com. I hope you have the opportunity to hear this song that certainly had a touch of reality for me, and maybe you too. God Bless and Good Listening!

This posting also at SouthernGospelDelmarvaBlog

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Is Prayer Important?

Dad — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:29:00 GMT

Yeah -- Seven days without pray makes one weak!

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Proverbs 23:23

Dad — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:05:00 GMT

Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.
--- Proverbs 23:23 NIV

I've always promoted the importance of wisdom and understanding. Here's another that is just as important; discipline. With discipline we can stay steadfast and focused. What an excellent attribute to wisdom and understanding.

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Proverbs 14:15-16

Dad — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:55:00 GMT

"A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless" Proverbs 14:15-16 NIV

More wise words from Proverbs.
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Hello New Year

Dad — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:19:00 GMT

Welcome to a new year! Yeah, I know it’s almost March, but it takes awhile to break all those New Years resolutions. (Actually, I didn’t make any – just a waste of time) But it is a new year, a new beginning. But wait, each new day is a new beginning, and oh, each new minute is a new beginning, ummm, well, isn’t each new breath a new beginning? Yes it is!! Let us make sure we spend it wisely. Concentrate on relationships, firming them up with a constant refreshing; with each other and with our God. All else is second fiddle. Last year disappeared in a flash. So can we, so let’s be sure we have our relationships firmed up. God first, family second, then everyone else.

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, …. Matthew 6:33 NIV

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An Obama Nation?

Dad — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:20:00 GMT

In a few days the content of this article will not matter anymore. As we go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, we could see our lives change immensely should we not make the right choices. Voting is an obligation for us as concerned citizens. I found a recent "letter" written in the year 2012 after 4 years of this nation being subjected to the presidency of President Obama. Your vote is your choice and I offer this letter for your consideration when making that choice. You can click here to read the letter.

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Forgiveness

Dad — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:08:00 GMT

Through forgiveness the arms of Jesus lift you, His blood cleanses you, and His love changes you. It is His free gift to you. Turn your heart toward Jesus. Pray to receive Him and His forgiveness by faith today. He will come into your heart and make all things new.

--from Masterpeace Collection, a Division of Dayspring Cards

Do you know the joy of being forgiven?

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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

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Bible Finance

Dad — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:51:00 GMT

An interesting article appeared in the daily newspaper recently about financial advice taken from the Bible. It was written by Jennifer Garza associated with Scripps Howard News Service and titled “Bible’s financial advice gains favor”. Following are a few bullets from the article:

> “Before David and Maura Reza handout the $5 weekly allowance to their children, David reads a Scripture from the Bible about money.”

> “The important thing to remember is that all of this said David Reza, opening his arms wide gesturing to everything in their house, belongs to God.”

> “How we manage our money says a lot about how we feel about God, said Mark Eshoff, executive minister at Fremont Presbyterian Church…” (in Sacramento, CA)

> “Money is mentioned more than 2,300 times in the Bible, more than any other topic, including the oft-cited Proverbs 22:7, The rich rules over the poor and the borrower becomes the lender’s slave.” (Quoted by Pamela Christensen of Crown Financial Ministries.)

The article centers on financial education being taught in a lot of churches. One course being taught is the Dave Ramsey approach to finance. Ramsey is a radio talk show host who tells listeners they should be debt-free.

An opposing view was presented as follows: “Dave Ramsey creates this Mayberry world, but this is a much more sophisticated society, said Robert Manning, professor of consumer finance at Rochester Institute of Technology and author of “Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America’s Addiction to Credit”. Manning praised churches for promoting financial education but cautioned that religious groups also are acting out of self-interest. If these people are in debt, they can’t tithe, and that means the church feels it, he said. These programs teach that you should tithe first.”

I have not read Mr. Manning’s book, but from his quote, he obviously is not knowledgeable about Biblical teachings. The programs teach that you should tithe first because that is what the Bible says to do, no matter how large or small your tithe is based upon your income.

Overall, the article was pretty positive, refreshing in the normal flooding of negativity usually found in our daily newspapers. What do you think?

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Dad

Proverbs 27:19

Dad — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:45:00 GMT

"As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man." Proverbs 27:19 NIV

Let us keep our hearts pure and not polluted.

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Me Worry!

Dad — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:38:00 GMT

Worry is not worthy...of anything. Not one worry will change the outcome of any situation. Having concern and paying attention to situations is often important, but not to worry over them. Worry causes sickness and disease, and often creates even more frustration. In the book of Matthew, 9 verses are dedicated to the subject of worry. (Matthew chapter 6 verses 25-34) God takes care of the birds and flowers and provides all their needs. How much more important to Him are you. He will take care of you if only you let Him. We have this "need" to take care of everything on our own, without God's help. But he wants to! If only we let Him. Learn the lesson of worry in Matthew chapter 6. It's worth the reading.

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Matthew 6:27 NIV

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Ecclesiastes 5:10

Dad — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:07:00 GMT

"Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless."

Yeah, I know, not a Proverb, but filled with wisdom all the same. Let us keep our priorities in the correct order. A worthy prayer is for wisdom to manage our money properly and not let it become our god.

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Bucket Filling

Dad — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:11:00 GMT

I recently was intrigued by an article in the Daily Times edition of Sunday, March 2^nd. “Five steps to loving your job” was the title. It was inspired by a book that I had received as a Christmas gift by Tom Rath entitled “How Full Is Your Bucket?” The five steps as mentioned in the Daily Times article were: (1) Prevent Bucket Dipping, (2) Shine A Light On What Is Right, (3) Make Best Friends, (4) Give Unexpectedly, and (5) Reverse The Golden Rule. The theory behind the five steps is that each of us has our own invisible bucket that is constantly being emptied or filled, depending on what others say or do to us. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it’s empty, we feel awful. We face choices every moment of every day; we can fill one another’s buckets with our invisible “dipper” by extending compliments, gratitude, and other rewards, or we can dip from each other’s bucket by extending negative or hurtful comments.

1. To prevent bucket dipping, examine comments we are going to make to someone and measure their worth. Are they positive or negative? Refrain from “dipping” with negative comments.

2. Look for positive things out of every interaction. Shine a light on what is right, not dwell on the negative.

3. Make a “best friend” at work. Studies show that people with best friends at work have better safety records, receive higher customer satisfaction scores, and increase work-place productivity. The book suggests making several or many best friends at work.

4. Give little unexpected gifts to one another. The element of receiving surprises never fades. Some examples are, funny little trinkets, hugs (sometime little gifts that cost nothing are worth the most), offering to grab a cup of coffee, or sometimes just an unexpected smile.

5. The Golden Rule is the Golden Rule, and really what the book is suggesting is just a word variation that has a very similar meaning. Instead of “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”; the revision is ‘do unto others as they would have you do unto them.” Bucket filling is most meaningful when it is individualized. Know what people want and do your best to surprise them with it.

Although the emphasis of the Times article was on work, as I read the book, I understood the principle is for our “non-work” times as well; home, church, shopping, anytime; all time. How full is your bucket? How full is the bucket of those you love and care for? Let’s fill ‘em up!

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Proverbs 3:5-6

Dad — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:24:00 GMT

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him.”

A tough thing to do! Most of us want to “reason out” everything. Faith in God however, encourages us to forgo our own reasoning and place our trust, or”faith”, in Him. We must have faith in God in order to please Him.

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Pray For Our Leaders

Dad — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This is a presidential election year. A crucial time in our nation that happens every four years. Choosing a president for the next 4 years is not a task that should be taken lightly, especially in the times we are living in. There are key issues to be considered, at home and abroad. We in Maryland go to the polls this Tuesday to vote in the primary. Others around the nation have already been or will soon go. Make the effort to vote, both in the primary and general election on November 4th.

Scripture tells us in I Timothy, chapter 2, verses 1 & 2, to pray for our leaders. “First of all, then, I admonish and urge that petitions, prayer, and intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility…” I Timothy 2:1-2 the Everyday Life Bible.

If we are to enjoy the blessings of good government, we must commit to pray for our government officials at all levels.

A Prayer for Presidential Selection: Father, we thank you for the freedom to worship You in this great nation You have allowed us to live in. We pray that You will continue to bless the United States of America. As we go through the process of freedom to vote for a new president of our nation, we pray that the person selected will be a person of strong character, constantly seeking Your truth and guidance, always displaying courage and integrity, a person of insight and discernment who adores wisdom and understanding. We thank You for granting this our request that we pray in Jesus name. Amen.

God Grant us wisdom and understanding!
Dad