A Morning View

Have you ever said something and as the words leave your mouth you are grabbing at them wishing they had never come out? Have you ever posted something on social media, such as Facebook promoting your stance but have not crossed referenced it with the scriptures and Holy Spirit? Perhaps you have even tried to clarify or justify something you have said and made the situation worse.  Do you find it difficult or easy to control what you say? Would you like to lash out with words to let someone know how wrong or evil they are? Are you hurt because of words you hear and do not understand or have you hurt others with words?  It might even be possible that you are just flat out intending to say something to do harm to someone else. After all, people need to get what they deserve.  The book of James challenges us to " be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry." James really tells us to be who we claim we are.  I find it interesting that in my life I do not rem...

No matter what happens in our lives, God is there.  We need to give praise for all things and let God do what God does.  “O Lord, I will honor and praise your name,     for you are my God. You do such wonderful things!     You planned them long ago,     and now you have accomplished them.”   - Isaiah 25:1 NLT Thank you God for being there.  Thank you God for all things.  Amen Peace, PB

People need to experience Jesus Christ.  People do not just want to hear about him and how they should change. People should meet Jesus in you and want to change. “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”   - I John 4:7-8 NLT Peace, PB

Question for the day; "When was the last time you led someone into a relationship with Jesus Christ?" Let me make something very clear, I am not talking about having someone repeat a prayer with you and then move on, I am asking when was the last time you walked with someone else in relationship bringing them closer to Agape in Jesus Christ? We do not pray and walk away, we hold another persons hand and walk with them. That is what making a disciple looks like.  “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”     - John 15:12-13 NLT Lead someone to Jesus today, then stop and pray. Peace, PB

I struggle with Christians, or anyone else for that matter, who try to fix everything. There is always a suggestion or answer on how to fix a problem, to deal with a situation, or I am given a Bible verse to solve the problem. Please do not take this wrong, I believe the Bible is there as a support for our daily life. But to say read this and everything will be better is dangerous advice. Everything may not be better or ever get better in this world. I believe the Bible is a road map to follow as I grow in my God relationship. It is God inspired and contains the information necessary for salvation. I read it and experience God in the words read. I apply it to my life, not by doing the words written, but by listening to the voice of God in those words. It is an opportunity to live in my God relationship and be equipped for my daily battle in this world. It is written to draw me close to God. Now after saying this I am going to use a scripture! "I have told you all this so that you ...

This is the time of year the weather is so varying. The temperature is warm like a sunny summer day and by night time it is cool and crisp enough to wear sweatshirts around the fire. Some people like the heat of summertime while others like the crispness of the edge of cold. Many enjoy the transition of the season where they enjoy the best of both worlds. Change in the weather in Ohio is a part of our lives.  Change is very difficult to endure sometimes. Change is a word many people do not like to hear. Some struggle with change in the way things are done. Our society is struggling with change in a pandemic. Health situations, financial situations and family dynamics can create changing moments in our lives. I can struggle with the internal changes of growth in my relationship with God. It is so difficult to change the normal patterns and rhythms of our lives. Change can be difficult.  Are you, am I living different from the world? Have we embraced the Grace change God has aff...

Do you ever feel lonely even in a crowd? Are you all alone because of choices you have made?  No matter how others try to help you be a part, do you still find loneliness?  Even worse, have you asked does God even want to be my friend?  The reminder to us is that God will not leave us. God loves us no matter what and nothing can separate us from God. Well, I believe the only thing that can separate me from God is me.   “Hear me as I pray, O Lord.     Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”     And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Do not turn your back on me.     Do not reject your servant in anger.     You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,     O God of my salvation! Even if my father and mother abandon me,     the Lord will hold me close.” - Psalm 27:7-10 NLT Be close to God. Peace, PB