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Greetings in the Reassuring Name of Jesus Christ, What is this world coming to, and what is our place in it? So many life changing events are happening in our country, most prominent being the "special group" movements. What is our role as Bible believing Christians? Our job, dear followers, is to love! It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict. It is God's job to judge. No one has ever been convinced they were wrong through the application of hate. Do not be confused regarding love and tolerance. Tolerance is a passive activity, and we are not to be passive; neither are we to hate. Jesus tells us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Jesus tells us to pray. Jesus tells us to love. Now is the Time for Worship! May God Richly Bless You All, My Beloved.

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Greetings in the Understanding Name of Jesus Christ! The following is something I read online, and I thought I'd pass it along! When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! All my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my Mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that ugly burned biscuit. He ate every bite of that thing... never made a face nor uttered a word about it! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my Mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said, "Honey, I love burned biscuits every now and then." Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your Mom put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides, a little burned biscuit never hurt anyone!" As I've grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. But what I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each others differences is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. And that's my prayer for you today... that you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker! We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship! "Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket... keep it in your own." So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burned one will do just fine. And PLEASE pass this along to someone who has enriched your life--I just did! Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. "Would you please pass the jelly!!!" Now is the Time for Worship! May God Richly Bless You All, My Beloved!

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Greetings in the Freeing name of Jesus Christ, Today is July 4th, and America is celebrating Independence Day, in remembrance of our freedom from tyranny. But you don't have to be from America to be independent from the tyranny of the evil one, all you have to do is call on the name of Jesus Christ to set you free! Our forefathers came to this country to establish a new nation, but Jesus Christ came to establish an eternal nation! Release yourself from the tyranny of Satan and his evil by accepting the salvation promise of freedom! Pray with me; 'Father in Heaven, I know and believe that you sent your Son to be a sacrifice to cover my sins. I know that accepting this sacrifice frees me from the tyranny of Satan! I invite you to dwell within my heart! Thank you Lord, for saving me. Amen.' Isaiah 54:14 says, "In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you." Now is the Time to Worship! May God Richly Bless You, My Beloved!

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Greetings in the Restful Name of Jesus Christ! My wife and I just got back from a short stay in a lakeside cabin! It was especially great because we were guests of folks we worship with, and dearly love! I say guests, but we are truly family in every way but blood! It's nice to be able to get away and refocus. Jesus used to do this regularly. Whenever he needed to refocus, he would head out to a private spot to pray. Jesus knew how important it was to 'get away'! Luke 5:16 says, "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. " Now is the Time to Worship! May God Richly Bless You All, My Beloved!

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Greetings in the Fatherly Name of Jesus Christ! Tomorrow is Father's Day, and we will be celebrating in so many different ways. Some of us will be taking our fathers to dinner, some of us will be calling fathers living far away, some of us will get cakes, or tools, or both, for our fathers! Let's remember our heavenly Father too. Give Him a few minutes of your time to tell him how much you appreciate what He's done for you, and how much you love and praise Him! Happy Father's Day! Ephesians 1:3 says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."

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Greetings in the Providing Name of Jesus Christ! According to a recent headline, there are 100 million working age Americans without a job. Some Americans have had many jobs in their careers. A few Americans have had only 3 or 4 jobs in there careers. Still fewer Americans have been blessed with a job held for many years. I have worked for the same company for 28 years. I have often wished I could change, maybe work for a company that interests me more, doing something I enjoy. BUT, I am also profoundly thankful to God for this job I have. My company has been very tolerant of a longtime illness that would have surely seen me released from other jobs. My job has afforded me a very good living as well, with more than ample vacation time. All this to say that I thank you, Lord, for my position, and I am sorry for all of the complaining I have done! If you are in a job that you are not happy with, and you can change it, go ahead! No sin there! But if you are in a job that you cannot change, try thanking God often for your position. After all, we are working for God! 1 Corinthians 15:58 reads, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." Now is the Time to Worship! May God Richly Bless You All, My Beloved!

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Greetings in the Serving Name of Jesus Christ! Last night I had the opportunity to help out at a food bank. I was happy to do it as the woman who runs the program is someone I very dearly love. It was my job to carry full boxes of food to the recipients car. I got to have a short conversation with a few folks, and I could feel myself enjoying this experience! This is the way it should be with us Christian men and women. We need to be aware of those in need, and help them if we can! It all starts with being willing! Matthew 25:40 says, "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Now is the Time for Worship! May God Richly Bless You, My Beloved!