HIS HOLINESS: Part 2/ Wounded Lambs, Broken Bodies, & Going Nowhere Fast

Isaiah: 57:15:" For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him (person) also that is of a contrite (crushed) and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." Since the dawn of time, humans have given themselves over …

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GAZINGSTOCK

1 CORINTHIANS 4:9-13: "For I think that God hath set forth (displayed) us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death; for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to the angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake (the world opinion) but ye are wise in Christ; we ARE …

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ABRAM: Don’t Know Where We Are Going Until We Get There

"And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there. Now the LORD had said to Abram, …

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UNAWARE: ANGELS & STRANGERS

"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace …

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RESONATE: Crawling Out of the Cave

"Where the WORD OF A KING IS, THERE IS POWER: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?" Ecclesiastes 8:4 We know the word of God, His voice brought Elijah out of the cave, even though he did not change his mind about leaving his earthly ministry. David kept his sanity and held onto to …

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GAZINGSTOCK

1 CORINTHIANS 4:9-13: "For I think that God hath set forth (displayed) us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death; for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to the angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake (the world opinion) but ye are wise in Christ; we ARE …

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GIVE IT A RUN FOR THE MONEY AND JUST KEEP ON TRUCKIN’

Guess I gotta give the low down 'bout that title, I am seriously missing my Sissy today, I actually miss her everyday but today has been exceptionally hard. Probably because it' my niece's birthday, which was such a wonderful event for us all, she is an awesome person and like my own kid to me …

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DEATH WARRANT: David, Bathsheba, & Killing Uriah, Yet God Forgave

Romans 3:23:26:"For all have sinned, and come (fall) short of the glory of God. Being justified freely (without any cost) by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.; Whom God hath set forth to be a propriation (a mercy seat) through faith in his blood, to declare (demonstrate) his righteousness; for the remission (passing over) …

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“Iron Mask”

"O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get the up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid: say unto the cities of Judah, Behold, your God! Behold the Lord God will come with strong hand (strength), and his arm shall rule for  him: behold his …

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Sneaking Out of the Sheep-Pen

"Verily I say unto you, He that entereth in not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the sheep door IS the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and …

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Relinquishing Regret

"Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to thy mercy remember me for thy goodness' sake O Lord. Good and upright IS the Lord: therefore he will teach sinners in the way. The meek (humble) will he guide in judgment(justice): and the meek he will teach his way. ALL the paths …

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EXPOSURE

 ISAIAH 7: 14,15:  "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel (God with us). Butter and honey SHALL HE EAT, that HE MAY KNOW TO REFUSE EVIL AND CHOOSE THE GOOD."                 …

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FEELIN’ FAINT

Galatians 6:9: "And let us not be weary in well doing: for IN DUE SEASON we shall reap, IF we FAINT NOT (do not LOSE HEART). " Welldoing, trying to do good for the kingdom, weariness, tired and worn out. In due season ( God's pre appointed time) WE WILL reap that good harvest. IF we faint …

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Gazingstock

1 CORINTHIANS 4:9-13: "For I think that God hath set forth (displayed) us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death; for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to the angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake (the world opinion) but ye are wise in Christ; we ARE …

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NUMBERED: MAKING THE BEST OF EVERY DAY

CHICKS LOG: STAR DATE: DECEMBER 27 2015.  Sentimentally looking for the approaching 2016 and as most of us welcome a new year. One more shot to get right things that maybe did not go as planned. Another chance to make something right and do the work of the kingdom. A New Year filled with perhaps …

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UNDER THE JUNIPER TREE

I have over the last few months heard two different Pastors completely unaware  of  each other's sermons preach  almost verbatim, on Elijah the Prophet or more to the point of  what happened with Elijah? I often became irritated hearing others smirk that Elijah the Prophet of God became "scared of a woman", first off that is so sexist, …

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COUNTING WRONG

My favorite all time quote is from Ronald Reagan in response to Muammar Qaddafi's far out plans of taking on America, "He counted on America to be passive and he counted wrong". This was inadvertently brought back to mind last night. It is par for the course over the last few weeks and it seemed perfect for …

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AMONG THE THORNS

"As the lily among the thorns, so is my love among the daughters" Song of Solomon 2:2The beautiful spiritual garden of the Lord, filled with every plant and flower to be imagined and the plot he has chosen for you to grow in. You have been created in the image of God, the enemy knows …

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