A Day In My Life: 2020

Monday, November 2, 2020

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL:

Christ's Follower - Shine your light! Not point your finger!

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl:

If a Muslim is a Muslim 24 hours a day;

If a Hindu is a Hindu all day; and an Atheist doesn't stop being an Atheist any day..

Then why is a Christian only a A Christian on Sunday?

Strive to Live-Christ every day!

#weneedtoshineourlights

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Wisdom Pearl:

An individual makes a Nation

A family creates a Community

A community can change the World

A Tale For A Daughter of Eve

Before global warming it was a known tradition to send a daughter off to college with a penny; having only one instruction: Don't drop it

The thought behind it was if she used her knees to hold unto the penny then she would make a man better because he would have to work to prove he was the better!

#Marriagestillworks

#youarevaluableandessential

#yourbodyisatreasure

#youeveareagifttoadam

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WISDOM PEARL:

Back in the day the groom had to 'provide' for his bride before he could

'have her'; we would have a lot less unwanted pregnancy's if we went back to that..

it's a thought

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Do you all realize that no one lives for ever?

Perhaps you all should stop acting like you will..

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WISDOM PEARL:

Make it a point to learn a new word everyday. One that is significant and will bring meaning to your temporary existence such as Ketubah. It's work the research, but it's worth it!

#themarriagebeforethemarriage

Wisdom Pearl -- Rewind Maybe?

Wisdom Pearl:

You may have to work for 'the man' but remember in doing so you are serving The King; The Living God; Jesus Christ.

#yourlifemakesagoodvisualreminderofloveinaction

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Wisdom Pearl:

I never knew pregnancy was a CONSEQUENCE... always thought it was a BLESSING

Our youngest son, Nathan, had a set of health challenges recently. For those of you who are new to my blog...this is an ungoing thing. He was born in kidney failure and we were advised to abort him because he would be "deformed". SO WHAT; we would have been missed a beautiful journey that is far from over. Which is why I will never condone abortion! It robs, destroys and adds nothing but death and regret. I digress.

In this (the) latest chapter, Nate's stoma https://www.columbiaurology.org/mitrofanoff decided it had had enough. It would not yield any product no matter how much we tried. This lead to: 2 E.R. visits; one office visit and multiple phone calls. He was struggling to void and I knew this couldn't go on or other organs could get damaged.

A smaller catheter was placed and left in for 5 days. Needless to say he was not a happy camper. He didn't want to go anywhere because he was tethered to a drain bag. I completely understand. He is a teen and appearance is everything even for an individual with ASD.

This hardly seems blog worthy right? We can revisit that question at the end of my entry. So here we are (on the ) first E.R. visit. I am trying to pump him up; showing him my confidence in GOD and how He is with us. Previously in the dark of the morning I discovered the dismal results that came in overnight, I called the on-call service to get a doctor on the line. As I awaited my return call the Lord in His graciousness pointed me to Psalm 91;9-16. Coffee was made and the house was quiet. In that moment of stillness I was able to hear from the Lord Christ. His Word spoke so beautifully and with eloquence"....For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;..." As the passage continued He stated that He would rescue me because he (me) loves Him. His promise stuck with me. Also, in Isaiah He said that He would keep me in perfect peace because my mind was stayed on Him.

The days seem to drag on and Monday seemed so far away. The day we could remove the catheter. I watched my son hide his pain; I witnessed him being acutely aware that he was different even going so far as being mad at his body. I spoke over him during scans, times of quiet etc., that the Lord Jehovah makes no mistakes. If He wanted Nate to be made different He would have done so. We have to trust the Lord's process. Not seek to understand it. I shared that the soldiers of God (Angels) are watching over us and we will see the end of this. By the second hospital visit I was still holding on to the Lord's promises to us. Despite the fact that his blood had turned from crimson to deep purple. Did I mention that I could no longer tell the difference between urine and blood? I was sick to my stomach. I wanted to scream, cry, yell, fall into a fetal position. This is it, I thought, this is what is going to break me. I was waiting for him (Nate) to pass out; show infection and be admitted. None of that happened!!! His vitals remained stable; no infection was present; no fevers (even though, he has had them every week for the last 6 weeks totally unexplainable) no vomiting. Just Nate whose biggest frustration was that he wouldn't be able to attend a bon-fire in costume at our friends homestead.

Then just when I thought okay Lord, I am going to stand and watch Your Salvation! You promised me. I expected things to get a lot worse before they got better. Anthony and I were visiting with our friends exhaustion and his wife fed-up when the Lord decided enough.

Nothing short of miraculous. The blood stopped flowing. His urine was clear as a crystal ball. His scans and labs showed his body was stable all functions within ranges. Excellent ranges..fantastic ranges. When God delivers, if you remember nothing else, He delivers completely, fully and perfectly! One of Nate's main doctors gave me a hug I guess I looked like I needed one. She was pleasantly surprised at the second scanning. No blockage or debris, no viable explanation for the bleeding except that his stoma was terribly inflamed. That was it..

JESUS, JESUS JESUS thank you Lord. Monday came, his home nurse and I removed the catheter and the not so little prophet was as happy as a lark. No worse for the wear. I spent the morning crying out to GOD telling Him thank you! Lots of crying.

Just when I think I know what God is going to do. What direction He is coming from. He throws me for a loop. I love my Father's surprises. At least I'm learning to love them. Me and my Martha's spirit. *See story of Lazarus.

What's the take away? Truly every miracle is blog-worthy. It points to the magnificence of Our Heavenly Father and His Omniscience and how He patiently carries us level by level to more faith in Him.

Martha a.k.a Souljourner

*there is NOTHING impossible for God

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Origins

If the culmination of a bad decision

Is another bad decision

Then the end doesn't

Justify the action

Which was corrupted by process of thought

From the begin

Where Sin had its origin

Sj & Cub

Said No One Ever

A beautiful thing was created

Admired by its Creator

But some think His joy

Was actually permission

For them to destroy it..

Said no one ever

WISDOM PEARL

Every new generation in its foolishness

Thinks it knows more

Than the Former

Not realizing that one day

They will be the old men

Trying to teacher the younger..

#dountotoothers

Simply Put

Simply Put...

What would end the debate and travesty of Abortion

Is if everyone would strive to remain A virgin until

They are in a loving, consensual, GOD-Ordained

Relationship; Until the responsibility of Parenthood

Would be embraced not considered an inconvenience

Wisdom Pearl

Real Men provide

for their child not

co-sign their murder

Making of a King

Making of A King

It takes a woman to create a Man (nourishing him while in her womb)

and show him heart and compassion

It takes a Man to show him courage and the strength

to use it (Father who loves him enough to invest in him)

Fairness of mind so

he will know when to apply it

And consistency of character

So all will know that he is King

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Simply Lemonade, Simply Orange We love the beverages because the ingredients are simple and we know what we are getting and it is good for us...So is the Simple Truth of the Gospel

#Godisnotcomplicated

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Everyone wants their life to matter but fail to accept the One it matters too most..

#remembertheCross

#Whodiedforyou

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If we expressed our opinions as much as we prayed...my how quiet it would be

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We frequently ask God where He is as if it was His fault we are where we are...

#thinkbeforeumakeachoice

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There is no such thing as a 'forever' home

on earth for the Christ follower...only extended stays!

#mindyourattachment

#keepGodfirst

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Wisdom Pearl:

Want to experience love

Continuously

Predictably

Uncontrollably?

Serve

Embrace

The Living GOD and His Son Jesus Christ

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WISDOM PEARL:

Want LOVE?

Seek GOD

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Endless love can only come from an Endless GOD

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Humility isn't a lost art...some of us gotta work a little harder to find it

Some of us have to determine to posses it

All of us will benefit from it

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Self Confidence can lead to Self-sufficiency

which almost always leads to

Self-serving which has only one end

Self destruction

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Wisdom Pearl:

The only good confidence to have is a vote of no-confidence! Pride is avoided that way.

Monday, August 17, 2020

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl:

Love always! However, those who will let you love more do so. Those who don't.. still love even if it isn't at your full potential!

#followtherulesofengagement

#obeytheLord

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For some ignorance is an legitimate excuse

For too many however it is a way of life

Wisdom Pearl

America should use the Bible like it uses Google...

Although they both contain a wealth of knowledge

Only one can save a life while the other can only affect it

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What does the Holy Bible and Google have in common?

It takes away the user's excuse to remain uninformed as a choice in life...

#theignorantarenotexcused

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Wisdom Pearl:

Sure sign of Manhood:

When Adam gives thought(a job, a wife, a home) to preparing for fatherhood

Before he actually is one

Probably Worth the Return

Probably Worth the Return

Back in the day..

the groom had to "provide" for his bride before he could

think about consummating (google it)

Meaning he had to prepare a place for her to move in

Not move in with her...

He had to make provision for his wife

Not wait on her to get paid or get stamps...

Have a job in a honorable trade

We should probably return to that...

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Do you know what a Ketubah is?

It's worth discovering

Spoiler Alert its the marriage before the marriage...

#knowledgeispower

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Ladies,

A man who can't make a declaration of love,

is not ready to be a husband

and is time wasted being a boyfriend

-sj

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Dating is an extended interview for possible marriage commitment

Not an excuse for co-habitation...

A dress or a pair of pants is tried on

Not a marriage..it's just done, learn as you go kinda thing

Non-refundable but always grow-able!

#beentheredonethat

#Godswayisalwaysbest

#waitingisalwaysrewarded

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Abortion robs a Woman of an experience

(An intimate union that God made just for her)

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A bathroom or restroom only needs to be handicapped accessible not a tool for the political

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Wisdom Pearl:

You may be employed by a King..

but remember you Serve the Living God

So everything you do

Do it as if you are doing it in front of God

For God

To God...

-See Daniel

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If you are not happy with yourself...you won't be happy being anyone else!

#CreatorGoddoesnotmakemistakes

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Easily or Eventually

Satan doesn't care which one you pick

as long as you quit...

-Inspired by T. White series on Hebrews 8/20

Calvary Chapel Richmond

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Prayer activates the decree and Will of God,

It brings the invisible into the visible..

-Tony Evans (modified)

YouTube Sermon: Stop Blocking Your Miracle

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If the stream you are used to drinking from dries up

It's because God wants you to move to a different one

Ask Elijah..

#readyourbible

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God will effect the resources

until we turn back to Him

the Source

#Americabetheexample

QUESTION

QUESTION:

Men...

Why look to a girlfriend to fill the role of Queen-Wife

when you won't honor her with a

Firm Commitment that proceeds the title?

In other words why do you look for someone to

do what you are not willing to do yourself.....

#putaringonit

Two Sides; One Coin

Two Sides: One Coin

If you HATE who HATES you

Then you have gained nothing..

But rather lost an opportunity to show love

Because only love can drive out hate...

If you Love only who Loves you..

You may profit a little

But to Love who HATES you

may allow you to gain a Treasure Imperishable...

The soul of another

who would not be an enemy

but a brother!

UNTITLED

UNTITLED:

God can take away anything He chooses

Because it was always

His to begin with

He gives whatever He wants

Because it is His to do so

So our comfort is not in what

He gives

or Fear in what He may take

But We are secure

In the FACT

that He is Sovereign God

and He knows when

to do Either....

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WISDOM PEARL:

Darkness is not "inclusive" of Light

So Light shouldn't seek equality with darkness

#priestcan'trunwithapimp

#beseperateandbeokwithit

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Wisdom Pearl:

With sin.... the bill is always more than

the experience was worth

-Inspired by T. White CCRichmond

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The presence of pain and suffering in the lives of both believers and nonbelievers (have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior) can teach us that Christians do not have different experiences in life. Rather experience life differently.

p.2380 Life Application Study Bible 3rd edition (NIV)

(Matthew 5:45, NIV Holy Bible) ....that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

No puff in smoke but real life application for people with real life issues..

Friday, August 7, 2020

WISDOM PEARL

Wisdom Pearl:

The Truth is not affected by whether you like it or not

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Irony of It All pt II.

THE IRONY OF IT ALL pt II

Let's start with George Floyd whose unfortunate death highlighted issues that have long gone unaddressed in America. My sincerest condolences to the family especially his children. I am very sorry for the loss of life and the disrespect shown this man, an American citizen, a petty criminal, a father, brother and son whose life was cut short by a series of bad decisions. The officers involved did not deserve to wear the badge and will face the consequences of their actions.

Now does that mean that we need to disband the police? Or defund them? Or riot against them? No. Mob rule does not accomplish anything and further pushes the true cause out of the spotlight. We have a right to gather for peaceful protest. To demand accountability from our leaders and chiefs of police. We have a right to express our concerns and rally against social injustices. ABSOLUTELY!

We can not, however, punish an officer for a crime he did not commit while we demand fairness. We can not loot, pillage or destroy businesses that provide jobs for people in our communities (as a whole not just black communities). We can not show our children how to disrespect the law, or people who are placed over us. We can not show up to vote and not participate because we think it is rigged anyway. We then become part of the problem instead of the solution. We can't stand on a platform and yell them, them, them when black on black crime is pitifully high; when we have a unheard amount of single parent lead homes; when we welcome the abortionist, who for a small fee, will quietly put away our issues. Sidebar: babies still scream in the womb...just saying

Taking money from the very organizations who are installed to keep law and order is not the answer. More talking backed up by sincere action via new rules and training and gateways for inter-department accountability, sounds like the right plan. Trust... the Brothers in Blue already know who are the loose cannons in their group and the path needs to be clear for them to whistle blow. Right now that is not the case..blue is thicker than blood but wrong can't be rewarded or ignored.

Abortion is wrong. I understand that many people (including folks in my family) will argue me up and down about a woman's right and a woman's choice and a woman's body. All that is true but don't stand on a soap box talking about black lives matter when a police officer takes a black man's life versus when his mother does. MURDER IS MURDER!!

To all of the women who marched and said equal pay for equal work..THANK YOU! For all of the women who demanded to be let into male dominated fields such as S.T.E.M. THANK YOU! For every woman who said I have a desire to be more than just a baby maker..THANK YOU! For every woman of color who showed up to a job doing more than she was paid for with little to no recognition, enduring the taunting of her co-workers for the color of her skin..THANK YOU! I sincerely appreciate you! Because of your struggle I have been able to achieve two Master degrees and a teaching certification. I can read, write and balance a check book! I am not a bad cook but a better public speaker. Honestly, I can say without the tears and prayers of many the forward advancement of women would have stalled. But abortion is not birth control it is genocide; when God said thou shall not murder..it was an across the board command.

If Eve would learn her true power of submission*, she would see that she wouldn't need to prove herself to anyone. Nor would she need to be 'wanted' by every man but instead could stand with confidence holding herself as the prize she is until her worthy suitor comes a calling. Old fashion? Yes it is. But right. How much heartache have we allowed our girls to endure as they try to look good enough to fit the part? How many sex-partners does she have to experience looking for the one that loves her for who she is, what she is and all of her gifts and talents that come with her.

Let me qualify the term submit..I know I have lost some of you by now, but for the few brave souls who will hear me out let me explain. Submission does mean yielding to a superior force. Many times it is equated with the conqueror and the conquered scenario. You lose, you submit. Your will, thoughts, dreams and opinions mean nothing. You are a willing slave to your husband. No that is not what I mean at all! Christ has come so that we may all be victorious. Women had a very important part in supporting the Gospel of Christ. He loved the girls he created!!! He did not say be seen and not heard. He taught, answered questions, corrected, saved and elevated. He loved girls.

He did not make us to be drones. But He did create us with specific purposes in mind. Some will be moms, some will not. Some will be wives others will lead companies, others will become musicians and the list goes on and on. Christ never said we had to be enslaved to any one; that includes men and ourselves. Abortion goes against the natural function of a female. It takes away the love experience of giving birth and having the responsibility of another human being. Am I saying if a family chooses to adopt then that woman can't experience motherhood in all of its joy? No. Don't make this into something that it is not.

Murder always involves a choice. The officers who took Mr. Floyd's precious life made a choice as well as countless others. One day the unmarked graves of those who were unjustly taken will open. The dead in Christ will rise to receive their eternal reward while those who choose to be complacent with their sin will spend eternity in torment.

America should not compound its wrong by wagering innocent blood. We need to offer families viable solutions for birth control. Train dads on how to be the shields God assigned them to be for their families. We need to give women the aide needed to secure a decent living with dependable and safe child care so the cycle of poverty is disrupted. We need to declare to our daughters how valuable they are so they won't make the choice to become sexually active before they are in a committed relationship sanctioned by GOD. We need to take our families back only then will our neighborhoods be safe again. We need to foster relationship with the police by inviting them into our spaces where we co-habitate; we need our young guns to be inspired to not waste their youth and strength on vain street life. Show them how sowing good seed will be rewarded! Encourage them to take up a trade, stay away from senseless violence. Create in them a sense of community so they will care about the generation behind them.

Only by loving our neighbor as we love ourselves will we flush out the satanic possession of our streets. It starts with a hello to someone you wouldn't normally speak to as well as the acknowledgement of why. Dialogue will open the door to understanding. Understanding will stamp out fear. No fear leads to loving without apologies. Love leads to respect and respect leads to the betterment of mankind.

Part III to follow.....

The Irony of It All pt I

THE IRONY OF IT ALL....

I have sat and watched, looked, listened and prayed as the events surrounding our world (globally/nationally/locally) unfold. From the obvious push of an unseen, insanely evil, hand moving our country into a state of dependence ripe for a takeover..Oh don't think it could happen?? Please study WWII and WWI; matter of fact just go back to the Romans or when Israel was divided into two fractions. The political mess was nasty. The people were destitute after being stripped by greedy, self-centered, self-promoting, non God-fearing leaders who were only concerned about their next statue or on-time tribute.

Feeding the ego at the expense of the soul! Not much has changed except the invention of a/c and indoor plumbing. But the human heart still has a knack for destruction and short-sightedness always thinking 'their' kingdom or dynasty would be the one that would LIVE FOREVER..

Always missing the fact that we live in a world that is fluid. Moving even if we can't see it. Often times while we are sleeping and comfortable in our cocooned sphere. Well, now we are all awake and looking into the face of the nightmare we call our every day.

I will tell you now that you may not agree with all of my points because I measure everything against the word of God. Not that I am perfect but I have grown to know truth and it's anything but relative. Hope you stay tuned to part II as I attempt to enlighten and encourage all to grab a hold of what good is left, treasure it and spread it around. Light will always triumph over darkness.

sj.

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL:

When your drive to do better
drives everyone else nuts
perhaps its time to let the
Lord take the wheel
while you rest in the
passenger seat

-sj

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WISDOM PEARL:

If you knew the Lord's heart
you wouldn't be hell bent on breaking it..
Pride of any form is a deceitful thing

-sj

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Don't let your chronic attachment

to facts or your addiction to details

cause to you to miss the miraculous

doings God wants to perform in your life

-Joanne Weaver p101

Having a Mary Spirit

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God

Does not

Sin

No matter how it is packaged

Or labeled

Who says it is Okay

What laws are enacted

God is Holy

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How is God going to heal
Our land
When we don't turn from
Our ways?

Sj

#Goddoesnotacceptsin

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Have the courage to love like you never known hurt

Serve like you have never experienced the sting of rejection

Come together in fellowship as if it was an addiction

Choose to see beyond human nature

And embrace the Beauty of the uniqueness

Of God's Creative Work

-Sj

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Wisdom Pearl

A natural consequence of Sex
is pregnancy

So it stands to reason that if you don't want
the pregnancy

Then don't have Sex

Sj

#TIMETOSILENCETHEDEBATE

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WISDOM PEARL + 1

Some of us
Need to stop posing as
Victims of Circumstances
And own up to the
Unforeseen and usually
Unfortunate consequences
Of our own actions

You can't choose an action and
not accept the fall out of it
be it good or bad
because you don't like it

Sj

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Wisdom Pearl

Question..
Do Black Lives Matter
When they are still in the
Womb??

Sj

#Checkwhatyousupport
#getonthesideofchrist

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EVERY SOUL has the right to live even if they have not

broken the womb..

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The need for 'control' is the by-product of a life

dominated by fear..

-sj

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WISDOM PEARL:

Trust the Process!

Whatever route the Lord places you on..

Know that what He started

He will complete it..

Know that the way He chooses

To mature you, bless you, correct you

grow you, break to mold you..

That it is well and it is good

Because it is His Will...

-Courtney & Sj

Phillipians 1:5-6

*5 for your fellowship in furtherance of the [a]gospel from the first day until now; 6 being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%201:5-7&version=ASV

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WISDOM PEARL:

TRUST God's Heart

Even when you can't see

His Hand..

-M. Guerra

Thursday, July 9, 2020

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL:

Reading allows your mind to see

and imagine what-if

verses your eyes which hold no such flair

for the impossible!

Monday, July 6, 2020

Husband Soldier/ Father Leader

Husband Soldier
Father Leader

If a STRONG Man
is busy beating down his wife
with words or fists
stunting the growth of his children
by either being absent or non-participatory
then how can he tell who is breaking into
his back door?
How will he know who has trampled his gates?

A Wise man will be at his post
loving his wife
being supportive
loving his children
leading by example
setting up a house on a strong foundation
He knows what his gate should look like
He always looks to fortify his weak spots

Sj

JUST A THOUGHT

What about if all this craziness
that we are currently experiencing
Police brutality (all Officers are not bad or prejudice or out- stalking blacks and latinos')
Racial profiling (has anyone talked to the insurance companies who practice this?)
Racial injustice (been around since we arrived on the first ship however we were not the first race to experience slavery)
Poor political leadership (as soon as our PRIDEFUL leaders admit they don't know what to do
and confess to the Lord then our Nation will be healed. The believer and the non-believer will benefit)
The whole truth is relative to my social group mentality
What about if we are actually witnessing the destruction of our culture
from the inside out? What about if the violent riots and protests were actually
fired up by people paid to incite them? What if other nations made agreements with
greedy godless people to undo our America
So we would be forced to accept 'theirs'?
What if...

Still think this is just about race?? Might wanna dig a little deeper and pray a little harder

sj

Wisdom Pearl

WISDOM PEARL

When Peace is not a man's desire
Then change can not be expected

sj

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WISDOM PEARL:

No matter the color of pride
It exalts (places higher) itself over
The Will of God
Therefore it is a thing
The Lord detest

sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL:

You can't give out what you don't have

and you can't love your neighbor without first learning to

love, not idolize, yourself!

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wisdom pearl:

Even if you conquered, by force

or by fate, the whole World

you still couldn't keep it!

For the World is death and

Death will not be controlled

by Man

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Wisdom Pearl:

The Lord always talks in the wind..
Not in the rush of it
But in it's stillness

-Sj

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Wisdom Pearl:

Just cuz you know how to 'church'
doesn't mean you know Christ

sj

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Wisdom Pearl:

Courage is..
Not charging forward
Knowing God rewards those who
Wait on Him

sj

Isaiah 40:31- but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, " plans to prosper you an not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

WHO I AM

I am a Black Woman

Fierce and full of life!

I am in love with a Jewish God

Who gave me purpose and direction

Who saved my soul from an endless death

Who washed me, so kindly, in blood of the deepest shade

bought at a clear price

and now I am White as snow!

Blameless

Not perfect

Assured a seat at His wedding supper

Not without issues

Still working out my salvation with fear and trembling (meaning lots of respect and humility)

Full of His great joy

I am complete

Wisdom Pearl

WISDOM PEARL:

Death is still the great equalizer

but I know someone

who it couldn't conquer

ELECTION TIME...ELECTION TIME ARE YOU READY??

ELECTION TIME

ELECTION TIME
ARE YOU READY??
-Are you praying?

It is the beginning of July and November will be here before we can blink. It will be time to choose another Commander in Chief who will hopefully right all of the wrongs America has gotten herself into.

You, like most of the general public, probably already have their minds made up on who they are NOT voting for..but I would like to submit to you my prayer for our remaining time as a free nation. Hopefully, you caught that insinuation. As much as we are not able to fathom the America as we know full of Walmart's, Chick-fil-a's and drive-thru pharmacies will not always be. Nothing ever is. Civilizations of the past allude to this painful truth. No matter how strong a people are there is always someone stronger. *keep an eye on the world stage especially Russia and the Koreas' events are being planned and unfolded behind many curtains. Am I singularly blaming anyone except for ourselves for our issues? No. I am simply referring to prophecies that will and are coming to the forefront. Don't believe me? Keep watching.

Dear God,
Merciful King,
Everlasting Conqueror
and Prince of Peace..
America, Your beautiful,
has left You. No longer does she desire
Your advice. No longer does she try
to walk under Your guidance. She has selected other
gods and went a-whoring after them.
She has chosen to sacrifice her unborn
because she feels its a better choice than the
other 900 reasons she was impregnated.
She has re-defined the institution of marriage
but still expects You to turn a blind eye to her
wrongs. After all You have no right to tell her
how to love even though you created the mystery of
marriage. She demands You stay out of her schools
while her children abide in chaos and are overtaken with murderous intentions. She desires You not
share with a man his purpose so he spends his life
being destructive, sowing hurt and disappointment as he lives.
She has even went into Your house of Worship and slyly re-written what is politically correct or socially acceptable as a moral law. Not Your law, just hers. She (America) and her sister nations continue to crucify You again..
Father,
we don't deserve Your mercy. We are ripe for judgement. We call good judgmental and prejudicial while elevating what is wicked and evil in Your sight. We remember You are a God of Love but forget You are HOLY and will not, can not tolerate sin because it is a violation of Your very nature. Lord please forgive us. Turn our hearts back to you. Show us how to love one another no matter the color of our skin. Teach us to walk in Your ways and show our children how the upright should live..chasing You.
Dearest Jehovah,
We have made a mess of Your beautiful and amazing world. We continue to grieve You with our thirst for wickedness. We don't need another godless man or woman in office. We need YOU! Please appoint Your servant to steer us back to truth and repentance. Someone who will yield to Your Will and enact Your statutes. Someone who can take the criticism the enemy will level at him but stay on course. Someone who is morally grounded and can lead by example. Someone with compassion for the needy and discernment for the masses. Someone who will not support those laws and civil actions that are in direct violation of Your Commands. Someone who is not afraid nor embarrassed to openly seek You!Give him Your steady hand. Raise him up as Your champion! Protect him from prideful mistakes. We are not looking for a perfect candidate God. Just one that is willing to serve You.
There is NO SEPARATION OF the Church from the State. Thank you Lord,
My Gracious Father! Keep me and those who choose to follow You until the day of Your Glorious return! Amen
Sj

REFLECTION

REFLECTIONS

So, this is 50? Graduate of 1988..when big hair, neon socks and rubik's cube were all the rage. When "Candy" and Cameo were getting it done; Pontiac was still a force with the release of the new Trans-Am. When I first started experimenting with way too many of the wrong things trying to find where I "fit" in not realizing that I was my own club.

This is where I first learned that all friendships don't last forever, people get separated and grow in different directions sometimes its for the best. I remember joining the choir at my college after I went away that fall. I was never fond of the idea of going into more school and wanted to explore other options but we were a middle class black family with roots from the south so there was no other option. My parents lived through the Civil Rights Movement... their movement and understood the power of education. Doors were knocked down and barriers were removed to the point where my generation could do whatever we wanted because of their diligence. The fact that I was interested was of little consequence.

After flunking out I decided to try and find myself. I remember telling my grandfather that and he said what do you mean? Just look in the mirror and there you are. Get a job, do a good job and you will get ahead but don't just do nothing. I kinda listened and spent the next 15+ years doing next to nothing. I don't count getting into lots of trouble, hairy predicaments and other questionable judgments as completing anything productive with the exception on becoming a Mom.

Eventually, I settled in got married had more kids and thought let me get serious about life. Jobs were plentiful the economy, from my perspective, was strong so off in pursuit of whatever my dream was. A house, car, job wasn't enough to satisfy me. I thought once I procured these items I would be filled with a sense of completion. I was and I wasn't; meaning it lasted a short time but eventually the gnawing for something better returned. I didn't know what it was at the time so I continued to fill my vacuum with meaningless things.
One job after another job until... my well of ideas ran dry. I was tired of being turned away for positions I was over qualified for but I wasn't part of the in-crowd. Therefore I was kept back because it suited the powers-that-be. I was at a crossroads. I had tried a vacation; new car; new hairstyle.. etc. Nothing was working for me. I was miserable. Then one day an awesome co-worker saw my frustrations and told me I needed to get a degree. She gave me the best advice anyone working could have! She shared with me that I needed to use what I had to get what I wanted. Our company had a class reimbursement policy so pick a degree program and get to it. Take away the excuses as to why you were never promoted and after all is said and done even if they don't formally recognize you, you will have acquired a degree and no one can take that from you.
So back to school I went and this time it was what I wanted.

Fast forward...I guess I should save Part 2 another day. Don't you just love ClIFFHANGERS!

Monday, June 1, 2020

ARE YOU A SLAVE?

ARE YOU A SLAVE

I can't answer that,
but I can tell you I was:

Angry at everything and everyone
full of rebellion because no one
is going to tell me what to do with my body
despite me being able to make good choices for myself

Government I thought was a joke
The police are always out to get you
Should I get a trade..
nah
They owe me
Should I get a degree
nah..
I ain't no sell out
Should I work a job
Oh please
I just take what I want
steal
kill
destroy
sound familiar?

Should I look to the bible for answers?
Nope that doesn't make sense
that Jesus is for the weak
I can pilot my own ship
Besides some of the biggest crooks are in church
and that ain't my religion
If I am going to believe in anything
it would be Allah or some other cult (I mean works based organization)

Should I try to help others? NO
I got to have a 800$ phone

Did I hit all of your points? All of your reasons why?
They are not much different than what mine were.
Yet you insist you are not a slave? I was

Till I met a Man
sj

SIN

SIN

is a fickle thing
it can't be controlled
only destroyed

another boy will die
another daughter will spill her life
another innocent will be discarded

yet there is a cure
love
not superficial
full of peace

is there a catch..
yes
surrender

what's left to lose
you've already lost everything

sj

AMERICA

AMERICA

You have forgotten the Lord thy (your) God
Your children don't know the Lord
They are self serving
Evil
Lovers of themselves
Me driven
No respect for God
For country
For themselves

Sexually immoral
Confused
Lack discipline
Commitment

In your quest to be your own god...
You have aligned yourself with the Lords's enemy
The Destroyer

Your streets run with blood
Your officials are corrupt
You have bounty but are never full

Will you return to Me now?
The lover of your souls
The healer of your land

Return to Me before its too late
How many more have to suffer?
The Earth groans with labor pains
The time is closer than you know

Return to Me..before I reject you

-sj

STATEMENT OF FACT

STATEMENT OF FACT.....

My walk
life's journey
race
path
ends with the receipt of a crown
a permanent residence of eternity
and a grand welcome!!!

Where does yours end?
What's there when you get there?
Think about it.

-sj

REALLY?? RETURN

REALLY???? RETURN....

I am simply astonished that someone who once professed Christ can decide..
He doesn't exist??

I guess an argument can be made at the non-existince of Creator God..but then
how are the birds singing? Who programmed them to get up and fetch worms
or decided how many beats a humming bird's wings can strum..without getting tired?

Who told the sun to set or hung the stars in the sky? Who knits a tiny beautiful baby in the womb with no knee caps? Who tells blood what direction to flow? Who invented intimacy between a man and his bride, his wife, his friend, his true partner; their parts perfectly complimenting eachother in a dance of love?

Who told my hair to be beautifully kinky but one of my B.F.F.'s to be thin as silk..white blonde reflecting the sun? Who decides the sex of a child? Who sets him apart for His service, having plans for him already in place before he takes his first breath?

Who sings over him..his creation?
Who gave us emotions?
Did we so foolishly crawl out of the slime and evolve into a
creature of logic but
not one of discipline...

Who built the whale?
Who waits for us.. ready to receive us..
Who fills us with the outpouring of His Spirit
when we humbly sit at His feet?

Whose voice do the lost listen to in order to return Home?

Man's logic is just as fleeting as his life which by the way he didn't even call into
the natural ....

God did! Humble yourself and ask Him to help you with your unbelief! Seek the Lord
not church..Seek the Lamb not logic ... be prepared to accept what you don't understand...

Know if you choose not to..
Know that you are naked and outside the doors
ask Him to show you..you and your need for Him.
Before its too late..

sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Of course it's easy for a man to walk
away from Jesus...
He never had Him to begin with
So he doesn't realize his loss....

-sj
#rememberjudas

DON'T FORGET

DON'T FORGET

Remember Church, you also are required to give an account
When Our Lord returns
Exist for True Religion un-defiled
Practice being the hands and feet of Jesus
Not of Judas the betrayer.. (self centered, apathetic, uncaring, full of falsehood,
no desire for the lost, taking advantage of the flock, a wolf in sheep's clothing
unable to recognize JESUS..)

sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Always strive to LIVE the Gospel
DEFEND it when necessary
TEACH it when called upon
never from your 'perspective' but always
from the Lord's TRUTH

-sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Heaven is where those who would not part
with their testimony
even at the threat of death
are made whole...
their story complete
their praise of the Lamb
will never end

-sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Heaven is the Soldiers reward

Soldiers of the Cross

-sj

Onward Christian Soldiers
The fight is not ours but the
Lord's

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Heaven is where all tears end

and goodbye's don't exist

sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Heaven is a place...
not filled with the perfect but the willing!

Sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

In Heaven TIME doesn't stand still

it doesn't exist...

sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Don't run from Heaven's Keeper
align your life with Him
so it is a place you will welcome
and the Keeper will welcome you

sj

wisdom pearl

Wisdom Pearl:

Heaven is a place where my sword can rest....
my fighting is done
my worship will never end

-sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl:

Heaven is a place of uninterrupted worship!

-sj

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

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ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS....

As we watch so much death and destruction in the wake of the COVID-19 virus. I am encouraged by the promises of the Lord God. I am also compelled to remind the Christian Nation that we are soldiers. Soldiers take orders. Execute them with precision. No doubt, no regret. Our job is to spread the beautiful Gospel of Jesus Christ and live separately from the world while we are in it. Not to be conformed into a bunch of self serving, well dressed yes-men who are fooled by the temporary comforts of this world, forsaking eternity for a trinket.

COVID 19 is our modern day Assyrian invasion..with no respect of person; economic class; race; sex or religious preference. It has one job and that is to destroy, replicate and destroy again. It has cost people life, limb and lively hood. We have seen our already frail infrastructure crumble and made suddenly very aware of our need for one another. Our government, try as they might, has given 100% effort in some areas and completely failed in others. Leaders showing they are inept for the task they have been voted into for one reason alone. PRIDE

Our country, founded on Christian principles, has fallen into: idolatry, child sacrifice, pride, lack of compassion, greed, lack of correction and promotion of evil over good. We resist even the basic of moral codes as a rule of function at all levels of our society. Instead of welcoming the stranger we shut him down, watch his family struggle and starve while we adhere to a broken, useless, ridiculous sets of false religious piety which does the very opposite of what JESUS CHRIST asked us to do. We scoff at the Pharisees and Sadducee about how they could so terribly fail at seeing the living God in flesh in front of them. Yet we ignore the cry of a human being who is destined to live. Instead we harvest her organs for some worthless purpose and ignore the degradation of our souls.

It is past time for the True Church, not the watered down crumbling idol that condones its members sins under the misunderstood umbrella of acceptance. News Flash: WE ARE ALL SINNERS SAVED BY GRACE! The form of the sin that is represented is like debating potato or potatoe (misspelled on purpose). The Holy Father doesn't accept anybodies sin. Period! We are to come to Him and lay it all out and take up our cross that accompanies us during the lifelong process of sanctification. In short we come to Christ as we are, poor, wretched and naked but we will not remain the same. Not when our desire is to be like Christ. That means we accept His Word, His Commandments, His Definitions of what we are and move forward.

We are the dam that is holding back the flood. We need to have His compassion, drive and single-minded determination to share His love with all who will accept Him as their own. It starts with praying for repentance, revival, refreshing and renewing in the church. With fresh fire to preach His Word as given. Then prayer to grow a backbone and live out our faith especially in the places were we are not "allowed" to. So what if that means you can't sit with the popular kids or be invited to the water cooler for off color remarks and gripe sessions. It does mean even if you are not liked you will be respected and you are always loved.

So move forward! In the face of opposition and new buzz words like judgmental: intolerant: discriminatory:close minded: or holier-than-thou. We are in the end time..4th quarter...the 2 minute warning has sounded. Dig in. Apply what you know. Press closer to God. Leave the outcome to Him.

He has already told you what happens in the end.
sj
Reference Books: Revelation/Joshua/Matthew

CROSSROADS

CROSSROADS...

It's the spring of 2020. COVID 19 has just recently created a pandemic in the United States. As a result my job has been suspended (sort of speak) and my kids, like so many others, are remanded to stay home to avoid exposure to the virus. So we are making due by playing lots of games; creating flexible schedules; journaling; interacting with our neighbors (social distancing rules observed..for the most part) and spending a lot of time together. This is definitely the age of digital convenience..we can talk thru our computers, tele-commute to our jobs, and conduct class via internet. We can also hold family meetings and Cinco de Mayo celebrations within our circle but not our zip code. Its challenging but exciting at the same time.

The other day I was conversing with my inner circle of trusted relations. We laughed and made fun of each other, caught up, re-told past stories and mused over events. Did I mention there was a lot of laughter? All of it was fine fun but somewhere the conversations got a little bit off track then completely derailed. It had me wondering, as the chief offender, if the Lord was looking in on us (and He always is) what would He think of our talk? Was it becoming of our offices? Would He think the subjects of our conversations were "okay"? Yes and no..unfortunately. In my pursuit of fun...I kinda thought hey, I can put that part of my nature on the shelf. The thought wasn't even anything that I pondered or wrestled with it was literally a split second decision to walk in my flesh. I mean c'mon I was just letting my hair down for a minute sort to speak. Its cool, no one is getting hurt and its just us so its all right. Right?

No. It isn't. It never is. If I can find myself compromising so quickly what does that say about my witness? What does that say about my commitment? What does that do to my testimony about the Living God Jesus Christ? Compromise is compromise no matter how big or how small. I will walk out of a movie because I object strongly to a scene or not purchase a product because I know what the company supports is contrary to my belief system. In those cases I'm pretty straightforward and I don't blink an eye. But somehow on other issues I was jaded. Not hot or cold.

It's the behind closed doors that seems to ensnare me. The need to prove 'I am the still the same girl that my circle has always known.' Well I am but I'm not. God says I am a new creature once I accept His son as my Lord and savior. Constantly we are all being molded into the image of Christ. Old things being cut away that are unproductive or even harmful to us or others in our life-walk.

Am I saying that Christians, blood-washed believers can never have fun? OF COURSE NOT!! Give me a break. I am saying, for me, that after I have reflected on the time spent with the closest people in my life personal redirection was required. Fact: 1. I am always on duty for Christ; 2. If there is an area that I will not allow Jesus to have access to then I need to repent and re-evaluate; 3. How can I be an effective minister of the Gospel of Christ if I can't walk in self-control...at all times. Not perfection (there is no such thing by the way). Perfection relies on self to set and reach the standard. Clearly, I need to be thankful for the new rations of grace and mercy daily not to mention the open door of forgiveness. All of which are constantly supplied by the Holy Spirit.

The only way that I can be a good fruit bearing servant is to allow God to permeate every part of my life including the part that wants to cut-loose from time to time. To coin a phrase it's okay to have fun but you gotta know how. It's a little embarrassing at almost 50 years old I would need to admit this? Then I remember that living sacrifices rarely stay on the alter. Paul mentions how we must die to ourselves daily especially when we don't think we have to. I have to ask myself, self what is your desire? To feed your flesh by pleasing yourself and never get full or to run after Christ and never be in want?

Where does the whole crossroads shtick fit in? Simple, either I am going to give Christ my all or none at all. I refuse to be lukewarm. I desire for my life to be pleasing to the Lord. I desire to hear "Well done my good and faithful servant". Therefore I must strive to behave in a way that always brings the light of Christ to the forefront.

If I am the only lamp that is in the room, let me shine brightly, let the Lord's light not be diminished in me so that people are lead to Christ or encouraged in their faith, if by no other means then by the consistency of my behavior.

By the way, the Lord did not convict me of anything...He didn't have to. My desire to live for Him caused a moment of self-reflection and I knew, once again, I needed to run to His mercy seat and ask for His help. I can do nothing in my own strength but I can do all things (including conquering self) through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.

Notes on Christian conduct are found in the book of Philippians.

See Revelation 3:16 for further explanation of lukewarm reference

Monday, April 13, 2020

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Adam, Eve

Do not destroy the fruit of your body
for the sin in your soul

sj

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

It is ok for a Christian to believe in capital punishment

which is the consequence of deliberate actions

carried out by an individual to harm another

It is not ok for a Christian (follower of Christ)

To sanction the murder of the unborn...

sj

#THOUSHALLNOTMURDER
#stillacommandment

WISDOM PEARL

WISDOM PEARL

Destroying the evidence of Sin
Doesn't remove it...
The sin remains
Unchecked and allowed to grow

Pure irony considering..

sj

Wisdom Pearl

WISDOM PEARL:

The only death that ever brought empowerment
was the one suffered by The Lord Christ!

Stop killing your children Eve..the sin doesn't lie with them

sj

PENNIES FOR THOUGHT

PENNIES FOR THOUGHT

Eve,

Where are those who held signs high
boasting of their support for you??

Where are those who screamed during rallies
saying they choose you?

Where are those who created laws
stating they are for you?

But when you leave the place of decision
who is with you?

When your lap soaks up your tears
who is there to comfort you

When your self-worth flows out of your body
who is there to lift you up?

When your decision haunts you and robs you of your slumber
your peace
who can comfort you?

Where are the crowds?
Busy hooking another for their lies

Sj
Jesus will never leave nor forsake you
He will forgive you
He has already loved you
enough to go to the Cross

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Only Eve has the power to bring life
into the world in such a unique way
Her judgement is actually her blessing

sj

A QUESTION TO EVE...

A QUESTION TO EVE..

So now that you have equal rights for equal pay (which is a good thing, and should have always been done by the way) are you now satisfied?

Now that you can vote for who you want, drive where you want and live where you want..do you feel justified?

Maybe now that you can make more money than your man..you feel empowered?

Or could it be because you can demand the cessation of the life in your womb at any time... do you now feel in control??

As I am a daughter of Eve I do not knock the achievements of the Women's suffrage movement or the Civil Rights movement which allotted me so many of the rights I now enjoy!

As a daughter of slaves or the enslaved I do not scoff at the tireless efforts of those before me to constantly seek equality (as a member of the human race) balance, acceptance and recognition for outstanding accomplishments to ours (my/your) society.

But it is my role as a daughter of the KING that feeds me the love, wisdom, stamina, perseverance, deliverance, hope, joy, forgiveness and security that I so desperately seek. Because I am HIS I am now defined!

In my flaws I am still the daughter of Eve. In my sometimes recklessness I am definitely Eve's child; but in my repentance, my earnest desire for forgiveness and a portion of relationship that is life sustaining..I am a child of the King.

No longer seeking the emptiness and vanity that promises to fulfill but only leaves death, disappointment, disillusionment and destruction...

I am Eve forgiven
sj
ps I point no fingers just the truth! Nothing will fill the GOD shaped void in our lives except GOD. Once Eve yields to her Lord and Savior she will see the promises of life for the sham they are without GOD

Without the Risen Savior..there is no Easter. So again what and why do you celebrate Easter?

Pennies for your thoughts...