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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl Sometimes the truth is harder to accept than a lie (Francesca Battistelli) -sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl Calling on Him now will prevent you from Yelling for Him later... sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl Daily talks in the present will avoid panic and desperation later on -sj

Just The Facts...

Rainbows belong with water Water is owned by the clouds Clouds reside in the Heavens The Heavens are Majestic, Unmeasurable With No beginning or end But they are tangible, solid, factual, touchable... Just like the God Who created them -sj

Two-Sided

There is no denying that if I cut you, you will bleed If you hurt, you will cry That you smile when you are loved That you feel, breathe, see and taste Therefore you are So am I -sj

We Have Still have So Much To Learn....

We need to learn to disagree... I am a Christian and I have core beliefs that will not change no matter the challenge or argument. Just because I oppose someone's or some groups life style (s) doesn't mean that I HATE them. As I have said before my job is to present the Life Saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Nothing more nothing less. I respect that others have rights, opinions and the power to make choices just like I do. I do not believe that anyone, including our government, has a right to punish those who are asking for religious exemption from certain acts that contradict their beliefs. I most certainly don't believe that one group should be targeted for random or planned acts of violence because of their views or lifestyles. Every American citizen has the right to pursue their life as they see fit and weather the consequences of their actions either good or bad. This weekend was marked by communion for me and many more who believe as I do; but for others it was...

SMH

SMH In light of the recent headlines, I felt a strong need to add my voice..so here it is: On Friday June 10, 2016 the world was a little bit dimmer because of the senseless murder of Christina Grimmer, a beautiful up and coming pop singer; before the weekend is over 53 more souls will be victims of planned acts of violence. No one, not even those I stand in disagreement with, should have to deal with acts of terrorism, violence, intolerance or hate. My family and I are in prayer for the families and survivors of these two separate deadly attacks. What I hope doesn't happen is that any one group walks away thinking IT is the only target.  We are American, Christians, Blacks, Whites, Gays and Straights and we are all targets. If we look at the mass shootings that have taken place thru out our (U.S.) history we will find some common denominators: 1. Gun possession is not regulated, policed or monitored consistently from state to state 2. Mental illness 3. Religious fanatic...