John 9 - (Continued)
37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?
41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.
37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?
41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.
Good morning, Family!
This summer has been a whirlwind of emotion and purpose: wedding preparations for our daughter, heartfelt reunions with family and guests from Italy, caring for grandchildren, helping others, grieving the loss of beloved pets, and celebrating our son's acceptance into Commercial Airline Pilot school. In the midst of it all, my daughter and her fiancé have chosen to be baptized before their marriage, a beautiful reflection of their desire to be united with Christ before being united with each other.
Scripture reminds us that true fellowship is not merely association, but deep spiritual unity through Christ. As 1 John 1:7 says, “If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.” Our time together this summer has shown us that unity with God leads to unity with others: family, friends, even strangers.
Life is brief and full of meaning. Each encounter, no matter how small, is an invitation to reflect God’s love, grace, and truth. While God has given humanity stewardship over creation, including animals, we are also called to treat all living things with mercy and compassion. Our love for the vulnerable: the children, the elderly, those in need, and even animals, reveals the condition of our hearts (Proverbs 12:10, James 1:27).
As the world becomes more distracted by technology and busyness, many have lost the art of genuine connection. Yet, the Scriptures call us back to simplicity: loving God with all our heart, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. Let us be present, intentional, and compassionate, honoring the sacredness of life and the people God places in our path.
May we walk in love, reflect Christ, and use every moment to build up one another in truth and grace.
Blessings to each of you! 🕊
This summer has been a whirlwind of emotion and purpose: wedding preparations for our daughter, heartfelt reunions with family and guests from Italy, caring for grandchildren, helping others, grieving the loss of beloved pets, and celebrating our son's acceptance into Commercial Airline Pilot school. In the midst of it all, my daughter and her fiancé have chosen to be baptized before their marriage, a beautiful reflection of their desire to be united with Christ before being united with each other.
Scripture reminds us that true fellowship is not merely association, but deep spiritual unity through Christ. As 1 John 1:7 says, “If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.” Our time together this summer has shown us that unity with God leads to unity with others: family, friends, even strangers.
Life is brief and full of meaning. Each encounter, no matter how small, is an invitation to reflect God’s love, grace, and truth. While God has given humanity stewardship over creation, including animals, we are also called to treat all living things with mercy and compassion. Our love for the vulnerable: the children, the elderly, those in need, and even animals, reveals the condition of our hearts (Proverbs 12:10, James 1:27).
As the world becomes more distracted by technology and busyness, many have lost the art of genuine connection. Yet, the Scriptures call us back to simplicity: loving God with all our heart, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. Let us be present, intentional, and compassionate, honoring the sacredness of life and the people God places in our path.
May we walk in love, reflect Christ, and use every moment to build up one another in truth and grace.
Blessings to each of you! 🕊
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Forwarded from Daily Armour of God
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“For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.”
- 2 Samuel 22:29 KJB
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Daily Armour of God🛡
- 2 Samuel 22:29 KJB
Daily Armour of God
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“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4 KJV
Matthew 4:4 KJV
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Forwarded from 😇✝️Sheep Not Goats✝️😇 (Sean Paul)
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect"
Romans 12: 2
Romans 12: 2
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Forwarded from Be Ready For The Rapture
✍️ I will instruct you and teach you,
In the way you should go.
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. 📖 Psalm 32:8💖🕊
In the way you should go.
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. 📖 Psalm 32:8💖🕊
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Forwarded from Handfuls On Purpose❤️ *See Ruth chapter 2 (Jasmina❣️)
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Forwarded from Winning the Lost (Nikki Larsen)
Praise: Important but Not Always Easy
Rejoicing in times of trial keeps us focused on the Lord and His good purpose.
Matthew 5:10-12
God’s commands sometimes defy human logic.In today’s passage, for example, He said we’re to rejoice in persecution. That doesn’t make sense until we realize the effect of praise: It keeps us focused on Him and the good things He can bring out of hardship.
The apostle Paul faced greater abuse and suffering than most of us ever will. He was beaten, put on trial, and imprisoned, yet he looked beyond those difficulties to what the Lord was accomplishing through his life.
If we believe God is in control and keeps His promises, then we must trust in the principle of Romans 5:3-5. This passage assures us that our hardships have a purpose. Specifically, they develop our endurance, strengthen our character, and solidify our hope. We’re able to rejoice because we are maturing believers whom God can use for His purposes.
The Lord will bring good from our times of adversity, just as He did for Paul. We all experience times of doubt, but if we allow it to linger, we will struggle to praise what God is doing in and through our life. And if we can’t rejoice, we are in danger of giving up before the Lord’s good work can be completed. Rejoicing keeps us focused on Him and His purpose so we may see our trial through to the end and receive our reward.
~In Touch Ministries
Rejoicing in times of trial keeps us focused on the Lord and His good purpose.
Matthew 5:10-12
God’s commands sometimes defy human logic.In today’s passage, for example, He said we’re to rejoice in persecution. That doesn’t make sense until we realize the effect of praise: It keeps us focused on Him and the good things He can bring out of hardship.
The apostle Paul faced greater abuse and suffering than most of us ever will. He was beaten, put on trial, and imprisoned, yet he looked beyond those difficulties to what the Lord was accomplishing through his life.
If we believe God is in control and keeps His promises, then we must trust in the principle of Romans 5:3-5. This passage assures us that our hardships have a purpose. Specifically, they develop our endurance, strengthen our character, and solidify our hope. We’re able to rejoice because we are maturing believers whom God can use for His purposes.
The Lord will bring good from our times of adversity, just as He did for Paul. We all experience times of doubt, but if we allow it to linger, we will struggle to praise what God is doing in and through our life. And if we can’t rejoice, we are in danger of giving up before the Lord’s good work can be completed. Rejoicing keeps us focused on Him and His purpose so we may see our trial through to the end and receive our reward.
~In Touch Ministries
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"Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.”
1 Corinthians 15:51-53 KJV
1 Corinthians 15:51-53 KJV
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Forwarded from 𝔽𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪 𝕀𝕟 ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥 𝕁𝕖𝕤𝕦𝕤 ✝️🍃🕊
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Listen to this profound illustration... it's amazing 🙏🏽🕊
Forwarded from Carli • Saved by Grace
Wisdom
If age doth speak of wisdom learned,
And battles won, and sorrows earned,
Then youth doth boast of hopes to come,
Of strength to waste, and wisdom shunned.
But if youth could seek instead the wise,
and see life through more vintage eyes
And turn to God while still they sow
The seeds of harvest they’ve yet to know,
They might then be blessed to reap
A bounty they’ll delight to keep,
And share with those who come behind
A harvest of a richer kind.
Vicki Baird
If age doth speak of wisdom learned,
And battles won, and sorrows earned,
Then youth doth boast of hopes to come,
Of strength to waste, and wisdom shunned.
But if youth could seek instead the wise,
and see life through more vintage eyes
And turn to God while still they sow
The seeds of harvest they’ve yet to know,
They might then be blessed to reap
A bounty they’ll delight to keep,
And share with those who come behind
A harvest of a richer kind.
Vicki Baird
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“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.”
1 Corinthians 15:54-56 KJV
1 Corinthians 15:54-56 KJV
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