ON BENDED KNEE: Epiphany and A Cold Hard Look at Death

"When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary …

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RULERS & KINGS: Donning the Fancy Pants & Big Britches

"And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with (surrounded by) armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in the midst of it depart out: and let not that are in the countries enter thereinto. For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled."  LUKE 21: 20-22 Many wonder why Israel …

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DAVID, JOB & TRYING TO WALK WITH A SHOE FULL OF ROCKS

"Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched (made camp) between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. And Saul and the men of Isreal were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle array against the Philistines. And the Philistines stood on a …

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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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HIS HOLINESS: Part 1 / Secret Places of the Most High

"(A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my …

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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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Hell Held Hostage

"Wherefore he saith, WHEN HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?  He that descended is the same also that ascended up far ABOVE the heavens, that he might …

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LIFE: GROWING UP, GROWING OLDER, GETTING BACK UP, & GOING ON

" So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not …

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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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Just Kinda Like MESSED UP

I love funky terms, always endearing, always fun and one of my favorites is "messed up", I love the fact that the slang phrase can mean virtually ANYTHING.  According to dictionary.com it is adjective slang and "messed up" CAN literally mean ANY or ALL of the following:  "Beaten up, looking disarrayed" "Confused and unhappy" "Intoxicated with …

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Psalm 119: A Study Guide

The languages of the earth. Beautiful, flowing languages, beautiful words and every word built upon letters, symbols. Alphabets forming to create logic, express, emotion, and for us, just as the moment Moses came down with the Ten Commandments...words given us to know the will of God and to know the requirements for staying inside that …

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Standing As One with the Only One

"Now these are the commandments, the statues, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might (will) do them in the land whiter ye go to possess it: That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statues and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's …

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Only for a Moment

"We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore I have spoken, we also believe, and therefore speak;  Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus and shall present us (disciples) with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the …

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Sanctions, Sordid Sojourners, and True Sanctuary

Genesis 12:3: "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee:.." That was one of the many promises that God made to Abram as he led him on his journey to becoming a great nation and a journey that would provide descendants as innumerable as the stars of heaven, and as we know through …

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Precious in His Sight: HE WILL AVENGE

"Yea, all kings shall fall before him: all nations shall serve him. For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his …

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Spreading Hate: Only You Can Stop the Spew

"Raging waves of the sea, foaming out of their own shame;" excerpt from Jude 1:13. Many of us often wonder how some can be so mean, so nasty and harsh to others whom they have never even met. Others who have not said or done anything wrong. Others who just happen to be on a social media platform or …

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Walking The Path: Word to Conquer Condemnation

"And he shewed (showed) me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist (oppose) him.  And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord doth rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this the branch which was plucked out of the fire?   Now Joshua was …

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IN THE PITS? LESSONS WITH JOSEPH

"He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings (steps). And he hath put a new song in my mouth, EVEN praise unto our God; MANY SHALL SEE IT; and fear (BELIEVE) and SHALL TRUST IN THE LORD." Psalm 40:2,3 Nothing quite like being …

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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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ASCENSION: PART3 CLIMB

Song of Solomon 4:6: "Until the day break, and the shadows flee, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh and the hill of frankincense." Mountain climbing, some saying simply "because it is there" but that really doesn't get it in the spirit world now does it? That verse tells us a couple of …

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ASCENSION: PART 1 NIGHT WATCHMEN

The sun may be shining, but it is night. The birds may be singing but it is night. For most, everything may appear well-lit and crystal clear but in the spirit world it is night.For the addict who is one hit away from the mouth of hell, it is night. For the prostitute who is …

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VALOR VICTORIOUS

The truest test of bravery comes not by being the strongest or the most well-trained, or sharpest shooter on the field. The results of the true test of bravery comes through what would appear the weakest and least prepared of soldiers. And we know all about judging books by covers or rather the warning not too, all …

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PREPARED Part 4/ What You are Really Being Prepared FOR

"And IF THE RIGHTEOUS SCARCELY BE SAVED, WHERE SHALL THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER APPEAR?" 1 Peter 4:18 This verse should be the sound of the alarm bells ringing on that ticking clock of the return of Christ that should be a wake up call to all. "Sinners or saints, young or old, black or white, meaning your views are dead set and …

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DILIGENCE: Trying to Handle the High Places

"A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. O Lord, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of years, in the midst of years make known; in wrath remember mercy. God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran, Selah.  His glory covered the heavens, and …

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PREPARED Part 4/ What You Are Really Being Prepared For

"And IF THE RIGHTEOUS SCARCELY BE SAVED, WHERE SHALL THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER APPEAR?" 1 Peter 4:18 This verse should be the sound of the alarm bells ringing on that ticking clock of the return of Christ that should be a wakeup call to all. "Sinners or saints, young or old, black or white, meaning your views are dead set and you …

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Hell Held Hostage

"Wherefore he saith, WHEN HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH, HE LEAD CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?  He that descended is the same also that ascended up far ABOVE the heavens, that he might …

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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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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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Sticks and Stones #1 “BAD BLOOD”

We all know the old saying about sticks and stones, and what a wonderful gesture to encourage that words will do no harm. But sticks and stones will break many things and words can shatter hearts. This is going to be one of those not quite so comfortable subjects that so truly needs addressed. For …

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VALOR VICTORIOUS

The truest test of bravery comes not by being the strongest, the most well-trained, or sharpest shooter on the field. The results of the true test of bravery comes through what would appear the weakest and least prepared of soldiers. And we know all about judging books by covers or rather the warning not too, all know …

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“ASCENSION PART3 / CLIMB”

Song of Solomon 4:6: "Until the day break, and the shadows flee, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh and the hill of frankincense." Mountain climbing, some saying simply "because it is there" but that really doesn't get it in the spirit world now does it?That verse tells us a couple of things, …

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ASCENSION PART 1 “NIGHT WATCHMEN”

The sun may be shining, but it is night. The birds may be singing but it is night. For most, everything may appear well-lit and crystal clear but in the spirit world it is night.For the addict who is one hit away from the mouth of hell, it is night. For the prostitute who is …

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EL ROI The Well in Our Wilderness

"And Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, PUTTING IT ON HER SHOULDER, and the child and sent her away: and she departed and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba." Genesis 21:14                                        I can only imagine the torturous thoughts that played out …

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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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TRIP JUNKIE

Trip junkies, thrill seekers who use physical danger to satisfy the psychological and emotional cravings that feed something so much deeper and much more darker. Cravings so dark, so deadly and so primitive that they are as old as sin itself. It comes in a variety of forms and varying degrees of severity. It can be …

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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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ASHES

Ashes, sometimes all that is all that is left of what once was your life all that was held precious and dear, all that is left of what once was and most importantly what will be never again. Maybe you feel that way today, maybe you have wounds that are so deep, wounds that are …

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