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Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.comBlogger4478125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-88695578972148069362024-03-28T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-28T03:00:00.320-07:00What is More Precious Than Gold?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, You give us such practical teachings and spiritual guidance. Our values
are so easily based on worldly views—like the value of gold and silver. We
constantly hear that the stock market is up or down and the price of gold has
risen or fallen—but that is a treasure that is not lasting and we can’t store
up in heaven. What is more precious than gold? I’m feeling like Your love,
Lord, is the most precious commodity of life—spiritually and physically. We
have to share Your faith and love with others for it to really be of value, so
give me wisdom to see opportunities to do just that—and fill me with the
boldness of the Holy Spirit, like Peter, that I would speak up for You with
joy.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">So
be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure
many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is
genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith
is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through
many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when
Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. You love him even though you have
never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice
with a glorious, inexpressible joy. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 Peter 1:6-8 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Breath in and out. Rejoice and be glad. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg19Q00spIhlp7iTYXpOXYkLu5KnendmOVXb6k1fGQZFcmyRg4lRXXO_qSIOnI7EJviUfqp3mb28vXPfI-9fK8D1660dTfS7Dd7ev6x50ST1Zo0xmQ0fJ4EQezDV0ExSQ8OU7U_XT5nlufGFx9qqFr__Z-YT-_v0gp34Iybh33YyfTxYAeg8uaxUgkCJNE/s3949/Jesus%20reclining%20at%20table%20-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2396" data-original-width="3949" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg19Q00spIhlp7iTYXpOXYkLu5KnendmOVXb6k1fGQZFcmyRg4lRXXO_qSIOnI7EJviUfqp3mb28vXPfI-9fK8D1660dTfS7Dd7ev6x50ST1Zo0xmQ0fJ4EQezDV0ExSQ8OU7U_XT5nlufGFx9qqFr__Z-YT-_v0gp34Iybh33YyfTxYAeg8uaxUgkCJNE/s320/Jesus%20reclining%20at%20table%20-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesus with His disciples at the Last Supper<br />Depicted at Richland Nazarene Church<br />Jesus broke the bread and blessed it.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Today is
not the actual day of Passover this year, but it is the Maudy Thursday of Holy
Week. This is the day that we traditionally think of Jesus celebrating the Last
Supper with His disciples in the Upper Room. Leonardo Da Vinci painting his
famous painting of the Last Supper depicted only the twelve disciples at the
table with Jesus—but I imagine that some of His other close followers were present,
too. Possibly some of the women, like Mary Magdelene, Martha and Mary, may have
been there to help prepare and serve their dinner. They are not mentioned in
any of the four gospel Jesus accounts of this Last Supper—but are frequently with
Jesus and His disciples. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Soon afterward Jesus began a tour
of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about
the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, along with some
women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary
Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; Joanna, the wife of Chuza,
Herod's business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from
their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Luke 8:1-3 NLT<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">At this
time Jesus was about to face His greatest trial and imminent death—but He
relaxes with a great meal and shows His disciples a final example and the
importance of being a servant to fellow believers. He washes the feet of the
disciples. To have their teacher, their Rabbi, wash their feet must have been a humbling
experience for them. Their faith would be tested in the coming hours and days—and
what did they do when He was arrested? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Then Jesus said to the crowd,
"Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to
arrest me? Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there teaching every
day. But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded
in the Scriptures." At that point, <u>all the disciples deserted him and
fled</u>. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Matthew
26:55-56 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The
disciples lacked faith in Jesus and ran away. They were probably afraid that
they would be arrested, too! Are we ever like that? Filled with fear—not having
faith in the Lord or in trusting Him to inspire us to do the right thing? We
cannot see Jesus as His disciples did—but we can still believe. When we are
tested, will our true faith show; will we rejoice and be glad? The choice is
ours. Is gold or our faith in Jesus more precious?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of Salvation ~ In that day the people will proclaim, "This is our God! We
trusted in him, and he saved us! This is the LORD, in whom we trusted. Let us
rejoice in the salvation he brings!" </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Isaiah 25:9<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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– Lord Jesus, You are holy—and have sacrificed so much for all mankind. I am in
awe of You—and even though I am not worthy…You love me enough to die for me. I
accept You as my Savior and look forward to the inheritance that You have for
me in heaven. Thank you!</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God
the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy.
As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus
Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace. All praise to God, the
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been
born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with
great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is
kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and
decay. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 Peter
1:2-4 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider your inheritance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">What is
your inheritance? On earth, you might inherit some land, a house, a car, some
old family jewelry, or maybe some bills. If you are like me, you just don’t
need any more STUFF! Fortunately, you can’t take any stuff with you into
heaven, so someone else will be “inheriting” it. The stuff that you take into
heaven is spiritual. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">LORD, you alone are my inheritance,
my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm 16:5 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Furthermore, because we are united
with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in
advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Ephesians 1:11 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The Spirit is God's guarantee that
he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be
his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">. Ephesians 1:14 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEqtTuvaXcdJMfdXBJ9Knw8xWC8Atr3k2fKa_LbTJIk6lYbKTP82rCvG64BjbYWHEuxINl1eT3EvraDojwdklpPCHz3G67ieL38hWPtjyfqFtPYOFcwg6X1E8Hal8bXsAli0HY7rlg6KNXTbwjmXynthKUAYmesszHi8U4Iip8MqprHd6TM9wJMfeg4QM/s2048/IMG_0617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEqtTuvaXcdJMfdXBJ9Knw8xWC8Atr3k2fKa_LbTJIk6lYbKTP82rCvG64BjbYWHEuxINl1eT3EvraDojwdklpPCHz3G67ieL38hWPtjyfqFtPYOFcwg6X1E8Hal8bXsAli0HY7rlg6KNXTbwjmXynthKUAYmesszHi8U4Iip8MqprHd6TM9wJMfeg4QM/s320/IMG_0617.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Actually, not a moth...but a <br />hypna clytemnestra butterfly.<br />Will it damage things it eats?<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Jesus
told His disciples and followers that they needed to store up stuff in heaven not
on earth where it will rot or eaten by moths.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Don't store up treasures here on
earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in
and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy,
and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the
desires of your heart will also be. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Matthew
6:19-21<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">What are
you storing up here on earth? What are you storing up in heaven? Is this your
inheritance?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings,
with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God
heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. Even though Jesus was
God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. In this way, God
qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal
salvation for all those who obey him. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Hebrews
5:7-9 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-84471062901144954012024-03-26T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-26T03:00:00.145-07:00Best Thing About God?<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, You are the best of the best. How can I describe what is “best” about
You? Lord Jesus, You not only created everything, but You gave Yourself as a
sacrifice for all mankind. Adam and Eve gave in to Satan’s temptation—so You
had to rescue us all and You did it. Obediently. I guess that is the thing that
I am so amazed about You. You were part of the triune God in Heaven—yet You
gave up that status to come down here to earth to live in a bit of a primitive
setting with no electricity or running water to teach people how to live and how
to love God and other people. You did it! Where would we be today without You?</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcs36htWc7J3a6feMzd15isgoLOMc7mjAB7JHtyFZPUkUW9yI4_bWGbmbkLFpDARv7BiRqt-XbNmanELxTWcIsyhyHbi20-PbhRkLgxmaWJAPRz15Aelw6_QoCPRSozbMyv9SRoZSOC-NEkjebvyMolZtk-osFs97u0OIbl3klHEPl3Dh-j34Vwcyuuzj/s4000/Jesus%20Cross%20to%20bear%20-Jerusalem%20-%20Arab%20quarter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4000" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcs36htWc7J3a6feMzd15isgoLOMc7mjAB7JHtyFZPUkUW9yI4_bWGbmbkLFpDARv7BiRqt-XbNmanELxTWcIsyhyHbi20-PbhRkLgxmaWJAPRz15Aelw6_QoCPRSozbMyv9SRoZSOC-NEkjebvyMolZtk-osFs97u0OIbl3klHEPl3Dh-j34Vwcyuuzj/s320/Jesus%20Cross%20to%20bear%20-Jerusalem%20-%20Arab%20quarter.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sculpture at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.<br />Jerusalem, Israel<br />Depicts the crucifixion of Jesus.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Therefore,
as through one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in
condemnation, even so through one Man's righteous act the free gift came to all
men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many
were made sinners, so also by one Man's <u>obedience</u> many will be made
righteous. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Romans
5:18-19 NKJV (Underlined for emphasis.) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider obedience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">What
do I think is the best thing about God? With some thought…I think that I most
value Jesus’ obedience to His Father. Jesus created the heavens and the earth…and
then God created man, in His own image—making us spiritual beings. There is so
much to treasure, appreciate, respect and cherish about God. He is omniscient,
omnipresent, and <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">omnipotent. All
power and majesty belong to the Lord—so it is difficult to choose what one
thinks is “best” about our God, but without obedience, God’s plan for mankind
would not be complete.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Can we
ever be as obedient as Jesus was…and is? He’s the best Son, the best creator,
the best Savior and redeemer. God the Father was willing to give up His Son so
that we can be like Him—not perfect now…but someday we can serve with Him in
the New Earth and New Jerusalem. For now, we can confess our sins, be forgiven,
and with God’s help, strive to be set apart and live a life of holiness. I’m
convinced that we can’t do that on our own—only with the Holy Spirit guiding and
teaching us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">But you have not so learned Christ,
if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in
Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which
grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of
your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God,
in true righteousness and holiness</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">.
Ephesians 4:20-24 NKJV <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">That’s it…the
truth is in Jesus. <i>Jesus is the way, the truth. and the life </i>(John
14:6). With that, Jesus was obedient…and is obedient to His Heavenly Father.
Can we be anything less?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verses of Salvation ~ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through
the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible
and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are
kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in
the last time</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">. 1 Peter 1:3-5 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">All scripture quoted from the New King James Version (NKJV) unless
otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 8pt;">New King James Version</span><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt;"> © 1982 by<span style="background: #F3F5F7;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt;">Thomas Nelson, Inc.<span style="background: #F3F5F7; color: #0a0a0a;"> </span><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">Harper Collins
Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;"> New Living Translation
(NLT) copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream,
Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p>
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-23633207515805298352024-03-25T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-25T03:00:00.144-07:00God Chooses<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord God, You’ve made choices. You have Your chosen people and have guided and
rescued them—teaching just where and how they should live. When they rejected
You and Your ways, You adopted Gentiles who believed in You. Thank you for
choosing the whole world to love—and for accepting those who trusted You with
their lives. You are a mysterious god—but You are my God and I love You with
all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">These
are the statutes and judgments which you shall be careful to observe in the
land which the LORD God of your fathers is giving you to possess, all the days
that you live on the earth. ... "But you shall seek the place where the
LORD your God chooses, out of all your tribes, to put His name for His dwelling
place; and there you shall go. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Deuteronomy
12:1, 5 NKJV<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s choices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYdynCiygu4WAsGw60jC5kB_FmAalcP0IiELemh_uRusQqLQtBhSufidqrCrzJ2ns1bxHGQXSflrCmfYpjCk6MUADOU6xJTJRkU8VIhMOAH8hzPozHUWIafAli6x-0PQtWNr1qnjA6RozxKwBv-MR901ilcsxtK6SKyIhwNC4r_8K1D_M-PFcGnGXMgaj/s4000/Sunrise.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYdynCiygu4WAsGw60jC5kB_FmAalcP0IiELemh_uRusQqLQtBhSufidqrCrzJ2ns1bxHGQXSflrCmfYpjCk6MUADOU6xJTJRkU8VIhMOAH8hzPozHUWIafAli6x-0PQtWNr1qnjA6RozxKwBv-MR901ilcsxtK6SKyIhwNC4r_8K1D_M-PFcGnGXMgaj/s320/Sunrise.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Choices.
We make choices every day…all day. But God make choices, too. His first choice
was just to create the heavens and the earth.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">In the beginning God created the
heavens and the earth. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Genesis
1:1 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">When He
choose to make man, in His own image, I think that another dimension was
opened. God created man and allowed him to make his own choices. Immediately,
God had the man Adam name the animals, giving him the responsibility and allowing
him to assign names to the animals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Out of the ground the LORD God
formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to
Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living
creature, that was its name. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Genesis
2:19 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God gave mankind
free will. An early example of this is found among the Lord’s instructions to
Moses for the Israelites. This one concerns the offering and sacrifices to the
Lord being accepted by Him. People were to give sacrifices by their choice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">And when you offer a sacrifice of
thanksgiving to the LORD, offer it of your own free will. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Leviticus 22:29 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God
has a plan for mankind. He has already made His choices—and we just have to make
our choices to see where we fit into His plan for eternity. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">For you have been born again, but
not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it
comes from the eternal, living word of God. As the Scriptures say, "People
are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers
and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever." And that
word is the Good News that was preached to you. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 Peter 1:23-25 NLT<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Your
new life…should you choose to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior…or if you have
already chosen that, will last forever. Choose wisely. God has already chosen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Even though the fig
trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; <o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">even though the olive crop fails, and the
fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the
cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be <span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif !msorm; text-decoration: none !msorm; text-underline: none !msorm;"><u><span style="mso-prop-change: "Mickey Hunacek" 20240323T1944;">joyful
in the God of my salvation</span></u></span></span></i><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">!
The Sovereign LORD is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to
tread upon the heights. </span></i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Habakkuk 3:17-19 (Underlined for emphasis.)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-12421906924718694202024-03-24T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-24T03:00:00.133-07:00Are You Ready for Eternity?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, You have warned us to “be ready” for Your return. I’m listening…and
responding to Your message. Forgive me for my poor attitude and for not treating
others the way I would treat You—showing love and forgiveness to them. Thank
you for all that You’ve done for all of mankind—dying for us on the cross. Setting
us free from the sin that Adam and Satan inflicted on us all. </span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Watch
therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this,
that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he
would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore you
also <u>be ready</u>, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not
expect. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Matthew
24:42-44 NKJV (Underlined for emphasis.)<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; tab-stops: 283.8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s timing.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">We don’t
know the hour or the day. But even more interesting in this scripture passage
is that…<b><i> </i></b><i>the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not
expect.</i> Another translation says…<i>when we least expect Him. </i>When
would that be? Some people have said that Christ will come for those who
believe in Him…rapturing them…on the Feast of Trumpets. But if that isn't the day that
He is expected, then maybe it is some other day? What would you guess? How
about Palm Sunday, Passover, Easter, the Lunar Eclipse that will occur on March 25<sup>th</sup>
or the Solar Eclipse that will happen on April 8<sup>th</sup>? No. No guessing!
We just have to patiently wait for the rapture and <i>be ready</i>, as Jesus
warned His disciples. What does it mean to <i>be ready</i>? We have be
spiritually ready by holding ourselves accountable to the Lord—confessing all of
our sins so that we are covered with the blood of Jesus—our Lord and Savior. He
is the mediator between us and the Heavenly Father, so He holds our ultimate fate—but
we have the choice. That choice is to choose Jesus as our Savior and to be
accountable to Him. We choose our ultimate eternal fate. Eternal—forever. That’s
life. Eternal life forever with God—or eternal life without God. Everyone will
live forever—even if they don’t realize it now—it will happen. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">And since we have a great High
Priest who rules over God's house, let us go right into the presence of God
with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been
sprinkled with Christ's blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed
with pure water. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm,
for God can be trusted to keep his promise. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Hebrews 10:21-23 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Our
choice here and now will determine our eternal future. What is your choice?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHA8IZd2BD0WrbD2cEMoSSsPTA1xVV-xrNWlYyAUwj7d5acxU1y65vfSaYsTeLNOnfjpHOZo8oRDBRHpZJUH1TED7yyR_UWVY_yFpI20KP3zZOP7rBJ_65p5feF1AyhALzhdE29lsY1LeYsGDjtMLUwL4ZdQ1dbUCdUdcGPtOGzwUZRZjzAccugLU960w/s2016/donkeys2AZ.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHA8IZd2BD0WrbD2cEMoSSsPTA1xVV-xrNWlYyAUwj7d5acxU1y65vfSaYsTeLNOnfjpHOZo8oRDBRHpZJUH1TED7yyR_UWVY_yFpI20KP3zZOP7rBJ_65p5feF1AyhALzhdE29lsY1LeYsGDjtMLUwL4ZdQ1dbUCdUdcGPtOGzwUZRZjzAccugLU960w/s320/donkeys2AZ.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Donkeys in the Arizona desert.<br />Like the donkey that Jesus rode into Jerusalem.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Verse
of Salvation ~ </i><span style="color: #333333; text-align: left;"><i>Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. </i>Zechariah 9:9 NKJV</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Joyous Palm Sunday to Everyone! </i></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Hosanna in the Highest!</span></i></b></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
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rights reserved. </span></p>
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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(NLT) copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-40481937503665579872024-03-23T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-23T03:00:00.141-07:00Who is a Friend of God?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzbwNd3Ie6vzX89ut0aBsjKuE2xi4oXN9-X6zvhjH5-HGtpXv2WXCXu5Md8QhGC6TUse9q3v3vnmqP2n7-qeel4JFulbbN_RekyOzJYyDQtpap7rvVHBY-7OI5x_Pji6O2jbe-gnYSpyI4LEJasCnygnA_nserQgFFeIqHcLWkIALk6oCe1DoJCusnjs8/s2048/crosses-Colors.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="2048" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzbwNd3Ie6vzX89ut0aBsjKuE2xi4oXN9-X6zvhjH5-HGtpXv2WXCXu5Md8QhGC6TUse9q3v3vnmqP2n7-qeel4JFulbbN_RekyOzJYyDQtpap7rvVHBY-7OI5x_Pji6O2jbe-gnYSpyI4LEJasCnygnA_nserQgFFeIqHcLWkIALk6oCe1DoJCusnjs8/s320/crosses-Colors.JPG" width="320" /></a></i></div><i><br />Prayer
– <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">Lord God, I love You with all my
heart, soul, mind and strength—and that is the best anyone can offer a
friend…love from the heart. You are worthy of all admiration, praise, honor and
thanksgiving.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new
relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. </span></i></b><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Romans 5:11</span> NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Rejoice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This
past week did you look for God—really seek Him? Did you find Him? This isn’t a
game of Hide and Seek—this is real life—and your choices will determine
eternity for you. Choose God, follow Him, developing a true relationship and
you’ll one day find yourself in Heaven eternally—forever. If you reject
God—your eternity will be without God in a tormenting darkness without God. Read
Revelation to confirm that hypothesis. I choose God—to live to please Him—and
am so looking forward to an eternity of serving Him in Heaven! I hear it is a
wonderful place—I want to go there. How about you? Choose God…or reject Him? So
how is your relationship with God? </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">He was a friend of
Abraham and Moses.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 0in;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And so it happened just
as the Scriptures say: "Abraham believed God, and God counted him as
righteous because of his faith." He was even called the friend of God</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. James 2:23 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 0in;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; tab-stops: 0in;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Inside the Tent of
Meeting, the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend…</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. Exodus 33:11</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do you consider Him to
be your friend? Are you His friend? The choice is yours.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ 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! ... Yet I am confident I will see the LORD's goodness
while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD. Be
brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm 27:9, 13-14 NLT<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights
reserved. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream,
Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-33837267229257587812024-03-22T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-22T03:00:00.133-07:00What is You Goal Today?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">help me seek to know You
more each day in our fellowship and to serve others for You. Please continue
bless Isaac with Your wisdom and understanding. </span></span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">And
we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that
we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God
because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true
God, and he is eternal life. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1
John 5:20 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider what it means to you to know God.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our goal is to know
the Lord more each day…to understand Him…and with His wisdom and understanding,
serve Him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When the ground soaks up the falling rain and bears a good crop
for the farmer, it has God's blessing. But if a field bears thorns and
thistles, it is useless. The farmer will soon condemn that field and burn it.
Dear friends, even though we are talking this way, we really don't believe it
applies to you. We are confident that you are meant for better things, things
that come with salvation. For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard
you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for
other believers, as you still do. Our great desire is that you will keep on
loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you
hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and
indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit
God's promises because of their faith and endurance. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hebrews 6:7-12<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">We live in fellowship with God and with Christ
Jesus. This God of ours is the true God—just, loving and caring. He has
promised us blessings—greatest of all to me is the one that “He will never
leave us or forsake us.” We know God cares for us. Are we showing His love to
others? Do you do as the writer of Hebrews noted: <i>He will not forget
how hard you have worked for him and <u>how you have shown your love to
him by caring for other believers</u>, as you still do…? </i>Are you
caring for other believers? Make it a goal for today to share and show your
caring love for those you know who serve our risen Lord and Savior. I know
I need to be better at this.</span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Verses of Salvation ~
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them;
intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings
and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives
marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, <u>who
wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth</u>. For there is only
one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity--the man Christ
Jesus. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 Timothy 2:1-5
(Underlined for emphasis.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #2e74b5; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">Happy Birthday Isaac.</span></i></b><span style="color: #2e74b5; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #2e74b5; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">May
God Continue to Bless You as You Mature in Christ</span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><b>Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nBcy-5GOurR2B8zWxZMNro9SSThHYBpH1sKfOdIQtgRiRy8PmS7ctdltsEDzQ2JIsVuQt4fnfE5E9IdzwlAmdP9WxIu_88XEbQUgyHMcvbHrsotfmjWjVhphv5GOjPV5quKsFzzQoq3vEujb7_4vgFh65HiqgZd71mnyvzZ4VarabDv5ESE6cM0J92ah/s2048/IMG_0529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nBcy-5GOurR2B8zWxZMNro9SSThHYBpH1sKfOdIQtgRiRy8PmS7ctdltsEDzQ2JIsVuQt4fnfE5E9IdzwlAmdP9WxIu_88XEbQUgyHMcvbHrsotfmjWjVhphv5GOjPV5quKsFzzQoq3vEujb7_4vgFh65HiqgZd71mnyvzZ4VarabDv5ESE6cM0J92ah/s320/IMG_0529.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Byzantine Mosiac </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">at the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves.</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Near the Sea of Galilee in Israel.</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Jesus fed 5,000 men and families with a couple of fish.<br />What are you doing to feed the hungry or other believers?</span></b></p></td></tr></tbody></table></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Have you
offered food to anyone besides your family lately? Jesus fed 5,000 men and
their families…and then later another 4,000 men and their families. That’s took
a lot of food…and Jesus just bless a few fish and loaves of bread to do that. A
true miracle. What’s on your menu for today? What are you doing to feed the
hungry?</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-43446824229371978332024-03-21T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-21T03:00:00.143-07:00Are You Rejecting God?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Prayer – </span></i><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Holy Spirit…</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> <i>Because I
have these promises (that God is my Father and I am a temple of the Holy
Spirit), cleanse me from everything that can defile my body or spirit. And let
me work toward complete holiness because I fear God. (paraphrased from 2
Corinthians 7:1 NLT)</i></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">For
God has not called us for impurity, but in sanctification. Therefore, the one
who rejects this is not rejecting man, but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to
you. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1
Thessalonians 4:7-8 NASB20<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s guidance in scripture to seek Him and purity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Sanctification. That is a word that mystifies
some people, but it is really an ongoing process that occurs in the life of a
Christian when they are seeking God with their whole heart—to be set
apart—living as God desires. Translated from a Greek word, it is holiness. God
wants us to be holy—as Paul told us in his letter to the Ephesians. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Even
before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and
without fault in His eyes. </span></i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Ephesians 1:4 NLT. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Don’t reject holiness—don’t reject God. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">But
now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. </span></i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">1 Peter 1:15 NLT. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God leaves it up to you to decide to follow His
ways—to even seek sanctification. The choice is yours.</span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and
may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Choose to develop your character to be like Christ.</i></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><i>God is wanting to parent you--as you train up your children </i></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><i>and grandchildren.</i></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></i></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-73165059161380847522024-03-20T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-20T03:00:00.304-07:00Why Not Say…?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, do I seem a little self-righteous like Job? Actually, unlike Job, I
know I have sinned and fallen short of Your glory. Please forgive me, cleanse
my heart, and help me to focus on the good, the true, the beautiful things of
life.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">For
God watches how people live; he sees everything they do. No darkness is thick
enough to hide the wicked from his eyes. We don't set the time when we will
come before God in judgment. He brings the mighty to ruin without asking
anyone, and he sets up others in their place. He knows what they do, and in the
night he overturns and destroys them. ... Why don't people say to God, 'I have
sinned, but I will sin no more'? Or 'I don't know what evil I have done—tell me.
If I have done wrong, I will stop at once'? Must God tailor his justice to your
demands? But you have rejected him! The choice is yours, not mine. Go ahead,
share your wisdom with us. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Job
34:21-25, 31-33 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
God sees and listens. What are you saying and doing?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">This
portion of scripture was spoken by Elihu, a friend of Job’s, after Job had
suffered tragic loss and was accused of sinning. Job denied those accusations.
Elihu was defending God. He made an interesting statement earlier to Job and
his three other friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Listen to me, you wise men. Pay
attention, you who have knowledge. Job said, 'The ear tests the words it hears
just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.' So let us discern for ourselves
what is right; let us learn together what is good. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Job 34:2-4 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Just
because Job’s other three friends were older didn’t make them wiser. That is
pointed out in this section of Job where Elihu speaks that wisdom comes from
knowing God and being obedient to Him—not just something acquired with age. Read the book of Job. Do
you think you are wiser as you become older…or are you wiser because you know
the Lord—and follow Him more closely? The choice is yours. Will you share your
wisdom?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi1UI8wiHmq2APW8MO9lZETHbk9K0Bcei2hOuFPAPNInueoxxWiuXtILIdjgBXwWkjYy9Z3S9QmuDc-mgp9MshmFOpDY8O8s2F3L1bUCFlhMYBQakSR5GC4YAohEeJh4JxDVXdB_Ldw2h-rP4PGYY6PgAtd6oEJosrgdob2Dzchyphenhyphen0UgAasbAPyOQgU9Wa/s160/Fire.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="120" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi1UI8wiHmq2APW8MO9lZETHbk9K0Bcei2hOuFPAPNInueoxxWiuXtILIdjgBXwWkjYy9Z3S9QmuDc-mgp9MshmFOpDY8O8s2F3L1bUCFlhMYBQakSR5GC4YAohEeJh4JxDVXdB_Ldw2h-rP4PGYY6PgAtd6oEJosrgdob2Dzchyphenhyphen0UgAasbAPyOQgU9Wa/s1600/Fire.JPG" width="120" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The earth and heaven<br />will be consumed by<br />Fire!<br />Then God will send<br />a new heaven and<br />a new earth.<br />Glory-Glory-Glory</td></tr></tbody></table>Verses
of the hope of Salvation ~ But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the
night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements
will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will
be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner
of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and
hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be
dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless
we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which
righteousness dwells. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">2
Peter 3:10-13 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-89822223747741223532024-03-19T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-19T03:00:00.240-07:00Born with a Hole<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, please give us wisdom and understanding that we would know You more
completely. Please fill that empty hole in our hearts with Your love, wisdom,
and understanding.</span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJ8z9_Ix2mvNHduQ4Csj_YUppkEeSQjuYBC3kkARJhdXaIToLW_5Hal3krdaX_u83GDwL5IAlcj0APDc2yOyzdDmXmZX0qbbElmwFOmDLvJu38opl_4V3wM1jcc2zf-KVYYKAS33h64NSHGirafBdMOojhfOUcNylJQd_ca0AM4AaYuBNKoRIrkhDiWkb/s2831/wisdom%20banner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="2831" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJ8z9_Ix2mvNHduQ4Csj_YUppkEeSQjuYBC3kkARJhdXaIToLW_5Hal3krdaX_u83GDwL5IAlcj0APDc2yOyzdDmXmZX0qbbElmwFOmDLvJu38opl_4V3wM1jcc2zf-KVYYKAS33h64NSHGirafBdMOojhfOUcNylJQd_ca0AM4AaYuBNKoRIrkhDiWkb/s320/wisdom%20banner.JPG" width="320" /></a></i></div><i><br /></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">For
since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it
pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who
believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach
Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and
the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the
weakness of God is stronger than men. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">1 Corinthians 1:21-25 NKJV</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Wisdom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">What is
wisdom?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Words
from God Himself, as spoken by Job are recorded in the book of Job.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Then He saw wisdom and declared it;
He prepared it, indeed, He searched it out. And to man He said, 'Behold, the
fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is
understanding.'<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Job 28:27-28 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Respect
or fear of the Lord is mentioned in several places in the Bible as a good
starting place for understanding wisdom. With wisdom and respect for God we
will have understanding of Him. To know Him is to love Him…and knowing God more
each day is my goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The fear of the LORD is the
beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Proverbs 9:10 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">There is
a void—a hole—in everyone’s heart that can only be filled by God. We are born
with that. People have even written books about this longing that we all have. There
is an innate desire to have this emptiness filled up somehow. Some people fill
that void by being obsessed, entertained, and amused by movies, sports, hobbies,
or even their vocation. I think that it is with the wisdom of God that He gives
us the desire to seek Him. Jesus gave some insight into seeking the kingdom of
God in His Sermon on the Mount when He spoke to His disciples and a multitude
of followers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Therefore do not worry, saying,
'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For
after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that
you need all these things. But <u>seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness</u>, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not
worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient
for the day is its own trouble</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">.
Matthew 6:31-34 NKJV Underlined for emphasis.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Seek God
to really know Him and allow Him to fill that hole in your heart with which you were
born.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth
and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if
you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God
has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one
believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto
salvation. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Romans
10:8-10 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-31128316596600089992024-03-18T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-18T03:00:00.320-07:00The Key Choice<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord - <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">I know You know my
thoughts, dreams, and wishes. Help me to choose to use those thoughts and plans
to bring you glory!</span></span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">"Today
I have given you the <u>choice</u> between life and death, between blessings
and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh,
that you would <u>choose</u> life, so that you and your descendants might live!
You can make this <u>choice</u> by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and
committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you
love and obey the LORD, you will live long in the land the LORD swore to give
your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Deuteronomy 30:19-20 NLT
(Underlined for emphasis.)<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider Moses words to the Israelites before they crossed into the Promised
Land.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVHZhhNfijRotfE95vaLHlWDKvKCh-kq4KRPUDxpgk60zb_3TPnnDYK05Xxo7pU-G2UGHV5GcF05mG1Q_kWze3a6UQr3-WlchGV5SWNnXbeA0T9eBe9c5X4lfm3cFb6lNiWAQej6C1Zvvjaf8938FTmga8ZcJndQozTheJ3UGLb2U9yJ4M2raHrBz4ZOf/s2048/key_Dani.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVHZhhNfijRotfE95vaLHlWDKvKCh-kq4KRPUDxpgk60zb_3TPnnDYK05Xxo7pU-G2UGHV5GcF05mG1Q_kWze3a6UQr3-WlchGV5SWNnXbeA0T9eBe9c5X4lfm3cFb6lNiWAQej6C1Zvvjaf8938FTmga8ZcJndQozTheJ3UGLb2U9yJ4M2raHrBz4ZOf/s320/key_Dani.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>God gives everyone a choice. Moses spoke to the
children of Israel before they went into the Promised Land, encouraging them to
obey, love, and follow the Lord. Through Moses, the Israelites and thus us were
encouraged to choose to love God and to love life. It is the key to their life.
How about to ours? Read the verses above and then in the context of the whole
chapter in Deuteronomy.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">To love someone, even God, you have to KNOW
them. God knows you very well—all your deepest thoughts and plans. Those are
something you may not have even shared with your family or best friends. But
God knows. Do you know Him that well? How do you get to know this God Almighty—the
great creator, the omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient? He reveals Himself
in His word. Remember, God is Love, but He gives a choice to love Him. Love. That’s
the key to life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion
with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your
times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD
is the key to this treasure</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">.
Isaiah 33:5-6 NIV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-69414479334428824952024-03-17T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-17T03:00:00.185-07:00Hapy Saint Patrick’s Day<p><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer ~ Dear God, bless each of us today as we
remember St. Patrick—a shepherd slave who became a Christian believer in
Ireland. Like St. Patrick may we continue to seek You, Lord, and be devoted to
You in all that we think, say and do.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Jesus told them, "Don't let anyone mislead
you, for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will
deceive many. And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don't panic.
Yes, these things must take place, but the end won't follow immediately." </span></i></b><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Matthew 24:4-6</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Don’t panic.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjub9UHfE7ZKExJaDzKxKsY6NV6Q5FxIJVPLt8CFKhqKbUsF7b-H59Geni7vO7b4X5BgZC36noZZajbPLBj2aOVdPEIMYF5RTQitrTXBSdTRc-6wM3WP9W5_AB20vRfQfavZFH6hA8jkmRxTYgZ5HLgYpKAb7SG4fd97OLSPQcwUsI8376GathVXSlSFC3i/s2048/IMG_3151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjub9UHfE7ZKExJaDzKxKsY6NV6Q5FxIJVPLt8CFKhqKbUsF7b-H59Geni7vO7b4X5BgZC36noZZajbPLBj2aOVdPEIMYF5RTQitrTXBSdTRc-6wM3WP9W5_AB20vRfQfavZFH6hA8jkmRxTYgZ5HLgYpKAb7SG4fd97OLSPQcwUsI8376GathVXSlSFC3i/s320/IMG_3151.JPG" width="239" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;">Don't abandon the right path.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;">It leads you to the Lord God.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;">Cross from Peru.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;" /></td></tr></tbody></table>In the Old Testament deception
includes this one from a minor prophet, Obadiah. The Edomites were rejoicing
over the misfortunes that had come on Jerusalem. As family of Esau, they had a
long history of conflict with the Israelites.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All your allies will turn against you. They will help to chase
you from your land. They will promise you peace <u>while plotting to
deceive</u> and destroy you. Your trusted friends will set traps for you,
and you won't even know about it. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Obadiah
1:7<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I don’t think that
Jesus was considering the Edomites and their situation when He warned about
deceivers. He also instructed his disciples…<i>don’t let anyone <u>mislead</u> you</i>…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Solomon in his wisdom
warned…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Violent people <u>mislead</u> their companions,
leading them down a harmful path.</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Proverbs 16:29<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don’t let anyone
deceive you. Watch out…you’ve been warned. Don’t be misled. Don’t be deceived.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">No one can snatch you
out of God’s hand…if you believe and God is your Father. Its’s your choice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Verse
of Salvation ~ There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name
under heaven by which we must be saved." </i>Acts 4:12 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Happy Birthday Mary JR<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">May God continue to bless you as you write and paint!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Your mountain home it calling—go live it!</span></i></b><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All scripture quoted from the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">New Living Translation (NLT) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10.6667px;">unless otherwise noted. </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10.6667px;">NLT C</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">opyright© 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 8pt;">New King James Version</span><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;"> © 1982 by<span style="background: #F3F5F7;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">Thomas Nelson, Inc.<span style="background: #F3F5F7; color: #0a0a0a;"> </span><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">Harper Collins
Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 8pt;">. </span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-77313845303373435762024-03-16T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-16T03:00:00.134-07:00Choose Obedience?<p><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, help us to be obedient as You were. We may
not be healing people like Peter and the other apostles did. We may not be
teaching other in a way that brings multitudes to saving faith in You, but even
if we bring one…that is miraculous. Help us to see ways to be obedient to You,
God, that others would indeed seek to know You as we do—and to love You as we
do.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 57.15pt;"><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></i></b></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJvRR98CScPtgxX2AsLJiixJFAxpOPR7gdruJeD07c53apdWrBMNrjuLS31urP1IWVBnEfXGPbIU4fEFuHAWa1ywva1g6LJabvSX6cb_ILjHnI1Q3Ie-_XWENMzMfNAkBV88ifuMmqF2Br7ABM8S0SK8lzFMRE1SBvzPGD9dVnev6o5hBXlFmJMtI4oEu/s624/IMG_5609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="396" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJvRR98CScPtgxX2AsLJiixJFAxpOPR7gdruJeD07c53apdWrBMNrjuLS31urP1IWVBnEfXGPbIU4fEFuHAWa1ywva1g6LJabvSX6cb_ILjHnI1Q3Ie-_XWENMzMfNAkBV88ifuMmqF2Br7ABM8S0SK8lzFMRE1SBvzPGD9dVnev6o5hBXlFmJMtI4oEu/s320/IMG_5609.JPG" width="203" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jesus died on a cross for us.</td></tr></tbody></table><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But Peter and the apostles replied, "We
must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised
Jesus from the dead after you killed Him by hanging Him on a cross. Then God
put Him in the place of honor at His right hand as Prince and Savior. He did
this so the people of Israel would repent of their sins and be forgiven. We are
witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to
those who obey Him." </span></i></b><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Acts
5:29-32</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peter and the other apostles had been teaching, doing signs and
wonders, in the portico area of the Temple. Many people were healed of sickness
and of unclean spirits. A multitude of people began to believe in Jesus as
their Lord and Savior. All this made the Jewish high priest and the Sadducees
jealous, so they had the apostles thrown into prison. But an angel of
the Lord opened the prison doors and told them to go teach in the Temple, so
they did. When confronted by the Jewish religious official they replied, <b><i>"We
must obey God rather than any human authority. ….”</i> </b>Obedience to
God shows the highest respect and is best response to any command that God
gives. Jesus is our example of that. Jesus is pure and sinless…qualities that
we will never attain, but we can do one thing that Jesus never had to do:
repent. He was sinless. To repent means to turn away from our sin—to seek
forgiveness. God calls mankind to repent. Obedience leads to a right
relationship with God the Father, with His Son, Jesus, and with the Holy
Spirit. Relationship with God is what is important in life—here and now, and
for the future. The choice is yours. How is your relationship with God, today? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit
within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy
Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your
generous Spirit</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">. -
Psalm 51:10-12 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless
otherwise noted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream,
Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 8pt;">N</span><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 8.0pt;">ew King James Version</span><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 8pt;"> (</span><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: normal;">NKJV)</span><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt;"> ©
1982 by<span style="background: #F3F5F7;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt;">Thomas Nelson, Inc.<span style="background: #F3F5F7; color: #0a0a0a;"> </span><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">Harper
Collins Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-85950172599282817892024-03-15T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-15T03:00:00.136-07:00Do You Know God?<p><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayer ~ Dear God, I
love You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. May the way I live always
honor and please You, Lord, and may my life produce every kind of good fruit.
All the while, may I grow as I learn to know You better and better. From Colossians
1:10</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Listen, O Israel! The
LORD is our God, the LORD alone. And you must love the LORD your God with all
your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. </span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NLT</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">שמע ישראל יהוה אלהינו
יהוה אחד׃ ואהבת את יהוה אלהיך בכל־לבבך ובכל־נפשך ובכל־מאדך׃ - </span></b><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Deuteronomy 6:4-5 WLC<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meditate on loving
God. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">What do you learn about God from this scripture? It is repeated several times in the Old and New Testaments.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Consider how much you
love another person. Why do you love them…how can you love them without knowing
them? Right…you have to know them…and the more you know them, the more you love
them. Love is powerful.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Know God…love Him.
Know Him more, love Him more deeply, more completely…with all your heart soul,
mind and strength. That is one of Jesus top commandments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all
your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.' The second is equally
important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' No other commandment is greater
than these. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mark 12:30-31 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92vomq0G2JrLXZrp9J_IfAvDeq88MOiKXJHKi9tn-rsJ9VJxUQ41aRWbO6rjw4Tc8I4AAL6cpSo22sw-fJlP6TYJYyNeKzQYuYiXGN8xp4-na6Gcw41-wDvvUi3nwU4y-w4rSQaC7nrqtjzBMa0zmE8WcI_TkcNbrcYUfzEJ8yK5mSW2kP9FWFzPpxfl8/s320/IMG_1783%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92vomq0G2JrLXZrp9J_IfAvDeq88MOiKXJHKi9tn-rsJ9VJxUQ41aRWbO6rjw4Tc8I4AAL6cpSo22sw-fJlP6TYJYyNeKzQYuYiXGN8xp4-na6Gcw41-wDvvUi3nwU4y-w4rSQaC7nrqtjzBMa0zmE8WcI_TkcNbrcYUfzEJ8yK5mSW2kP9FWFzPpxfl8/s1600/IMG_1783%20(2).jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start now.<br />Wholeheartedly seek God.<br />Know God - Please Him.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Loving God totally.
That is a really good goal to have. We all can start with to know God more
deeply this year…this month…today. God has promises about seeking Him. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">(To the Hebrew people
in exile in Babylon. We can claim this promise, too.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">"For I know the
plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and
not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray,
I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Jeremiah 29:11-13 </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">And it is impossible
to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that
God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Hebrews 11:6 </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NLT</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: -.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The poor will eat and
be satisfied. All who seek the LORD will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice
with everlasting joy. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm 22:26 </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NLT</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: -.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Seek the LORD while
you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Isaiah 55:6 </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NLT</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: -.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">His purpose was for
the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find
him—though he is not far from any one of us. For in him we live and move and
exist. As some of your own poets </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">(in Athens)<i> have said, 'We are his offspring.'</i> Acts
17:27-28 </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NLT</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; tab-stops: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">As believers, we are the children of
God, adopted into His family. We can cling to God’s promises with hope as we
pray and seek Him. This is one promise that many in our nation need to get down
on our knees and pray.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Then if my people who
are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn
from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and
restore their land.</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> 2 Chronicles 7:14 </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NLT</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">How well do you know and obey God?</span><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Verse of Salvation ~
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey you. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm 51:12 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table</span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What’s for supper?</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> How many times a day or a week do you hear this?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Menu planning is the
key to less stress and better budget control. You only buy what you need…and
with no waste you’ll save money. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; tab-stops: 193.5pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Years
ago when I took a Chinese cooking class I learned that every meal should have a
crunchy, a soft, a spicy and a bland component. And a good meal also has something
warm and something cold. Fresh is best. Consider dishes that meet nutritional
needs, dishes that you enjoy preparing and your family’s favorites. I
challenge you to start planning for the next seven days. I’m challenging myself,
too!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Check ads to see what is on sale and use those as the basic
items for evening meals. Plan your menu using variety: Slow cooker, grill,
stir-fry, soup, ethnic, pasta, casserole, salad, quick and easy, pizza,
left-overs, and new dish. Check recipes to see that you have all the
ingredients necessary—either on your list or on your pantry shelf.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shop—and be flexible if you find better bargains than were
listed in the ads. Use seasonal items. Be sure to pick up staples that you have
on your shopping list.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Put food away when you get home. Do your final menu plan
considering the items you bought when you shopped and your family’s schedule,
i.e. sports practices or games, church events or weekly Bible studies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Post your menu on your refrigerator so that everyone knows
“What’s for Supper.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As the week progresses, cook up things that can be planned
ahead—especially things that can be used for two meals, like roasted chicken
and then chicken enchiladas or chicken salad.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Focus on quick and easy meals for the days when you are extra
busy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Once a week use a new recipe…and if it is a hit with your family
then add it to your favorites list.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 7.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Happy menu planning…and eating!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-3492931694944036492024-03-14T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-14T03:00:00.153-07:00Who Do You Say That I Am?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord Jesus, You asked your disciples at Caesarea Philippi “Who do you say
that I am?” There before “The Gates of Hell” as people referred to a great gaping
hole in the hillside where the Temple of Pan had been constructed. “Who do you
say that I am?” Peter replied that You are the Son of the Living God. I say
that, too, and that You are my Lord and Savior.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSk9Z8EaOjBM0CZq1jcDgVDtV5ttKRCmQtJf93dJ299-lfWQ9UYycE-Mtma83_qufJQXqrphb-pTp9eavWWCjyrK4RGfyYOXOIn_jIs8sIy-J1Xa8xeXlBQbwWlgavtm0oFOyHaKqwvXvZEJMYNYmjcdUipTi0pW_4OkI83wX1cesCNG64rOeGb4FauLxr/s4000/Gates%20of%20Hell.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSk9Z8EaOjBM0CZq1jcDgVDtV5ttKRCmQtJf93dJ299-lfWQ9UYycE-Mtma83_qufJQXqrphb-pTp9eavWWCjyrK4RGfyYOXOIn_jIs8sIy-J1Xa8xeXlBQbwWlgavtm0oFOyHaKqwvXvZEJMYNYmjcdUipTi0pW_4OkI83wX1cesCNG64rOeGb4FauLxr/s320/Gates%20of%20Hell.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Gates of Hell<br />Caesarea Philippi, Israel</td></tr></tbody></table>When
Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples,
saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" So they said,
"Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the
prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living
God." Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon
Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who
is in heaven." </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Matthew
16:13-17 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s guidance in scripture. Read God’s word and listen to what He is
saying.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On His journey to the
Cross Jesus challenged His disciples as to who He is. <i>Who do you say
that I am?</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is a basic human
instinct or longing to know and be known. Who do you say that I am? Who are
you? People want to know. Jesus had already spoken of the “Son of Man” during
His ministry. He told them that <i>the Son of Man would be in the
earth </i>(grave)<i> for three days, </i>just like Jonah was in
the belly of the great fish for three days. Were the disciples not listening?
Peter’s response to Jesus’ question was brilliant and inspired by God. He was
listening. Jesus and His disciples were standing near the headwaters of
the Jordan River where Philip, a tetrarch ruler of Judaea from 4 BC to 34
AD who inherited the northeastern part of his father’s kingdom, had built a
massive city called Caesarea Philippi. Part of that city was an immense
temple built into the rock known as the “Gates of Hell” honoring Pan, a false
god worshipped in that area. It was an evil place. Jesus was declaring war on
it…stating that His church would prevail—would win in this battle…<i>upon this
rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
This rock</i> was the truth that He was the Messiah. That truth was the
foundation of the Christian church. Jesus…as well as Peter…was known as the
rock. He is the cornerstone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it
says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.'</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Acts 4:11 NLT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Who do you say that
Jesus is? Who do people say that you are? Do you call yourself a Christian? The
choice is yours. How would you respond to Jesus if He were to ask you…<i>Who do
you say that I am? </i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ For thus says the LORD, Who created the heavens, Who is God, Who
formed the earth and made it, Who has established it, Who did not create it in
vain, Who formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD, and there is no other. I
have not spoken in secret, In a dark place of the earth; I did not say to the
seed of Jacob, 'Seek Me in vain'; I, the LORD, speak righteousness, I declare
things that are right. Assemble yourselves and come; Draw near together, You
who have escaped from the nations. They have no knowledge, Who carry the wood
of their carved image, And pray to a god that cannot save. Tell and bring forth
your case; Yes, let them take counsel together. Who has declared this from
ancient time? Who has told it from that time? Have not I, the LORD? And <u>there
is no other God besides Me, A just God and a Savior; There is none besides Me. Look
to Me, and be saved</u>, All you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is
no other. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Isaiah
45:18-22 NKJV (Underlined for emphasis.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-52736780154287461742024-03-13T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-13T03:00:00.146-07:00What Are You Thinking!?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, I understand that You know everything—what I am thinking and what I am
going to say even before I say it. Amazing—but scary, too. Have I no privacy?
You may know—but You are a gentleman and don’t make me change my thoughts,
words, or actions. You’ve given me freedom of choice. Help me to choose wisely
and may my thoughts, words and actions bring You glory and honor.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Let
the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your
sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm 19:14 NKJV<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider if what you are thinking and saying is acceptable to the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Everyone
wants to be loved and honored—it is human nature around the world. I’ve been
reading a book, <i>In Order to Live</i> by Yeonmi Park, about a young North
Korean lady who lived through a time of starvation and brainwashing to think
that the ruling Kim family were gods. At thirteen she escaped from North Korea and
starvation to China where she and her mother were sold into trafficking. Was
life any better? Eventually, they fled to South Korea and true freedom. Due to the
propaganda with which she was indoctrinated, Yeonmi didn’t understand love—but it
was still an emotion for which she longed. She was rescued by Christian
missionaries who introduced her to the concept of sin and Jesus. Is it really
necessary to make people feel spiritually dirty? That was a concept that she was
taught. It wasn’t apparent that they instructed her in the depth of God’s love—but
that can be a hard concept for some people to grasp. Those of us who have grown
up going to Sunday School have a different view of God than those who have
never heard of God. Does God know what they are thinking? Of course He does. He
is omniscient—knowing everything, even our thoughts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">O LORD, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my
thoughts even when I'm far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at
home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I
say it, LORD. You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing
on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to
understand! I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your
presence! </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm
139:1-7 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdQWbbDHQwL4upz1NZfO_Kr6JtZalIIBAtQNKaiwcrAJiwYZ8JdpjDGipDkdFvEXnWgnJ4E5HH6yyOMM5oO3Jo2H-UeuH6C-bYTpdBDCi_QJfm8VLPjZMxci2NwS6Q3Pp4NZ-UCO9v6_x2v-iwjd_x8RbGcIj0DGm3odstDGOhwbJEVsMMfSCTzyt2jBJX/s2016/IMG_2094%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdQWbbDHQwL4upz1NZfO_Kr6JtZalIIBAtQNKaiwcrAJiwYZ8JdpjDGipDkdFvEXnWgnJ4E5HH6yyOMM5oO3Jo2H-UeuH6C-bYTpdBDCi_QJfm8VLPjZMxci2NwS6Q3Pp4NZ-UCO9v6_x2v-iwjd_x8RbGcIj0DGm3odstDGOhwbJEVsMMfSCTzyt2jBJX/s320/IMG_2094%20(1).JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. <br />Fix your thoughts on <br />what is true, and honorable, <br />and right, and pure, and lovely, <br />and admirable. <br />Think about things <br />that are excellent and worthy of praise.</i><br />Philippians 4:8 NLT</td></tr></tbody></table>For now,
I’m trusting that whatever I say and meditate on or focus my thoughts on is
pleasing and acceptable to the Lord God. When I have an unpleasant or misguided
thought—and I do—then I try to refocus and say a verse I’ve memorized. That
helps me. I’m just one person at this point in time—and God knows people
throughout time and around the world to whom He is constantly listening. Does
He hear what you think and say? Of course He does. Read these words that David
spoke to his son, Solomon.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">And Solomon, my son, learn to know
the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole
heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows every plan
and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he
will reject you forever. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1
Chronicles 28:9 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Know God
intimately. Intentionally seek Him. Listen to your own thoughts…and listen to
Him. He may say to you…What are you thinking!?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verses
of Salvation ~ Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious
thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path
of everlasting life. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm
139:23-24 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-1446761743026739902024-03-12T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-12T03:00:00.136-07:00God Brings Life<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, I am open to learning all I can from You…I’m listening. Please give me
wisdom and understanding as I study Your word.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The
instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the
LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the LORD are
right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving
insight for living. Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws
of the LORD are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even
the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the
comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey
them. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm
19:7-11 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; tab-stops: 428.8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFa27NAmA9Bzdo4QWxHXu-CSLUlz6dawMkjHzeKrHNfPvohIlFv_iRfKOmP3GoBb3Zrx2FZHF5eZBX1UidlESRraJ1MGaYa_90vQ9niacr_miJXpi0ZjiAMzOv0O6npkFrz5usVPT7xIGfzu66ezI6yOT3_R7xoC0IHQwDB4b5G7o8SLDN81OmM6NhT-2/s640/FRIEDA%20cross.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFa27NAmA9Bzdo4QWxHXu-CSLUlz6dawMkjHzeKrHNfPvohIlFv_iRfKOmP3GoBb3Zrx2FZHF5eZBX1UidlESRraJ1MGaYa_90vQ9niacr_miJXpi0ZjiAMzOv0O6npkFrz5usVPT7xIGfzu66ezI6yOT3_R7xoC0IHQwDB4b5G7o8SLDN81OmM6NhT-2/s320/FRIEDA%20cross.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Meditate.
Consider God’s guidance in scripture.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><br />God is the
greatest teacher, since of course, all knowledge comes from Him. David wrote in Psalm 19 that the Lord’s perfect guidelines:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …refresh my soul.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …are dependable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …give wisdom—to even the simple.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …bring joy to my heart.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …give insight to the way God wants
us to live.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …are true, just, and fair.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …are more valuable, and thus more
desirable than gold.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …are sweeter than honey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> …are a reward to anyone who studies them
and obeys them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">David
also provides insight that showing respect, reverence for the Lord is pure and
eternal. That eternal life is the reward for obedience. Life with God is eternal…life without
Him can be eternal also, but we have a choice. Choose wisely. With God. Without God. Eternity is a
long time. Personally, I want to be with God for eternity—forever.<span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Like all scripture, this
great advice in Psalms was inspired by the Holy Spirit. David—the father of the wisest
man who ever lived…except Jesus...obediently wrote it down for us. We learn so much from our parents. What are
you teaching your children, grandchildren or those you mentor? God’s teachings
are true wisdom, and He is so generously sharing them with us. The more I know
about God, the more I want to know Him. He is more valuable than gold! With His
eternal wisdom and glory, God brings life. Eternal life with Him. Is that your choice
today?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verses
of Salvation ~ O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your
name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness
and truth. ... He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe
away tears from all faces; The rebuke of His people He will take away from all
the earth; For the LORD has spoken. And it will be said in that day:
"Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us.
This is the LORD; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His
salvation." </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Isaiah
25:1, 8-9 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b> </p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-62854107724367781792024-03-11T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-11T03:00:00.130-07:00Where Do You See God?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, I see You in the beauty of nature You created…I see You in those who
love and serve You…I see You in the eyes of needy kids, teens and adults who
are searching for You. Fill us with Your love Lord and open our eyes to Your
glory.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The
heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day
after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They
speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message
has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a
home in the heavens for the sun. It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom
after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race. The
sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm
19:1-6 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider where you see God at work in your life—and in the world around you. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHA-PLMMz6SCsQR5JtATYrHfvrRo9ps8OlzMuRnUv1If-j9iUJRb7ltbgVE5EgJBBCu5Q0GvC3n0yIyn1v-w8Y_NMOrlELCrkM82aiDa21cF8zqgbJcMooNebguqlkTtTI2z4wXvT5vqMV6ZaTlmmPXcEvu7qeOQS2GoYj6r8DNtwgAU1fcrGogZartCo/s2016/IMG_2445.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHA-PLMMz6SCsQR5JtATYrHfvrRo9ps8OlzMuRnUv1If-j9iUJRb7ltbgVE5EgJBBCu5Q0GvC3n0yIyn1v-w8Y_NMOrlELCrkM82aiDa21cF8zqgbJcMooNebguqlkTtTI2z4wXvT5vqMV6ZaTlmmPXcEvu7qeOQS2GoYj6r8DNtwgAU1fcrGogZartCo/s320/IMG_2445.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first forsythia blooms of 2024!<br />God's handiwork in my yard.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Where do
you see God? David tells us in this scripture passage that the heavens, the sky
and the sun declare God’s handiwork. With the days getting longer—and more
hours of sunshine we can see more of God’s glory around us. Spring is a
wonderful time of the year to see new life and growth—and it is almost Spring! Only
about ten days away.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Do you
ever see God in other people around you? I do. I see Him when I’m in a Bible
study and people have creative and insightful answers to questions that come up
about understanding or applying scripture. I especially see Him in children who
are eager to learn more about Jesus, are memorizing scripture, or just enjoying
being around friends and family who also love the Lord. I see, hear, and feel
the presence of the Lord in worship songs at church and sometimes on the radio—but
particularly in the adoration and reverence of Sunday morning praise time.
There is nothing as special as seeing the smiling faces of Christian friends reflecting
the joy of our Savior, or having the words of scripture jump off the page and
show you a new truth about God as you share how He is working in your life.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God has
made a home in the heavens for the sun…and a home in our hearts for His love. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Have you chosen to have the Lord reside in your heart?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> Where do you see God?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verses
of Salvation ~ [For my hope is] that their hearts may be encouraged as they are
knit together in [unselfish] love, so that they may have all the riches that
come from the full assurance of understanding [the joy of salvation], resulting
in a true [and more intimate] knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, Christ,
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the
word and purposes of God]. I say this so that no one will deceive you with
persuasive [but thoroughly deceptive] arguments. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Colossians 2:2-4 AMP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP),<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-59364755595594091152024-03-10T03:00:00.000-07:002024-03-10T08:08:44.960-07:00What is the Will of God?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, open my eyes and give me wisdom and understanding that I would know your
perfect will. I humbly stand before You and give You my body as a living
sacrifice.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I
beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your
bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable
service. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Romans
12:1 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s will.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QaK27oeHgMqpvVp8B3JIG-Xb9WceEXknzgXFCTc5LizUidMJ2oIdBg8z5vHr18_CwBmh-kZhw952k8XR4blBVSGBf1H5KRpLHPr24noJGrZqCGDtOE3bdMJUykcAEAuCiV-Db549UZhPWfjJGHbI_sqdchYxbo3gVwR7dbDAi89BaH7PcLuotonlWqB5/s2048/IMG_0614.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QaK27oeHgMqpvVp8B3JIG-Xb9WceEXknzgXFCTc5LizUidMJ2oIdBg8z5vHr18_CwBmh-kZhw952k8XR4blBVSGBf1H5KRpLHPr24noJGrZqCGDtOE3bdMJUykcAEAuCiV-Db549UZhPWfjJGHbI_sqdchYxbo3gVwR7dbDAi89BaH7PcLuotonlWqB5/s320/IMG_0614.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Present your spiritual bodies--<br />as a living sacrifice--<br />holy and acceptable to God.</i><br />Thank you, God, for new life--<br />and for the bounty You provide for us.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">You may
wonder…“What is the will of God the Father?” How often have you asked that
question? Here are few scripture verses to give us some guidance.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">(Words of Jesus) <i>Not everyone says to Me,
'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My
Father in heaven. </i>Matthew 7:21 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">For this is the will of God, your
sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of
you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not
in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one should
take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is
the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. For God did
not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. Therefore he who rejects this does
not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1
Thessalonians 4:3-8 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">For this is the will of God, that
by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men—as free, yet
not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. Honor all
people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 Peter 2:15-17 NKJV<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Rejoice always, pray without
ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things;
hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">So, how
important is it to do the will of God? It is of the ultimate importance for
eternity. Jesus told the multitude listening to His Sermon on the Mount that
only those who do His Father’s will are allowed to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Ultimately, that is where we all want to go—to live eternally with God in the
New Heaven and New Earth (2 Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 21:1). </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Once we are saved
and sanctified, then doing good works for the Lord is something we desire to do—in
service and obedience to the Lord. But note that good works won’t result in salvation
for anyone. No one can “work” their way into heaven. We can't be "good" enough on our own, all mankind is sinful by nature and the result of sin is death. Salvation from that sin is a gift from
God—just repent and accept it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">For by grace you have been saved
through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works,
lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus
for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Ephesians 2:8-10 <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God wants
us to live a holy life—one of purity and to pray, rejoicing with gratitude. He is
worthy of our praise. When was the last time you prayerfully gave thanks to God?
Maybe you thank Him for the food before each meal, but do you thank Him for
each answer to prayers whether it is how you expected Him to answer your prayer
or not? Those prayers could be for yourself, your family, friends, job, home
and opportunities to learn and to serve Him. There is an endless list of things
for which to be thankful—even for Jesus Himself and His sacrifice on the cross
for each of us. That is part of the will of God. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">God gives us free choice to choose
to obey Him, or not. What do you choose to do?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verses
of Salvation ~ For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For
we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God
prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Ephesians 2:8-10 <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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(NLT) copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-60540941033603993992024-03-09T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-09T03:00:00.307-08:00Wisdom is a Good Thing<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, show me the things I need to do today—that I would serve You, bringing
You glory and honor. Fill me with Your wisdom.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Listen,
for I will speak of excellent things, and from the opening of my lips will come
right things; ... All the words of my mouth are with righteousness; Nothing
crooked or perverse is in them. They are all plain to him who understands, and
right to those who find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver, and
knowledge rather than choice gold; For wisdom is better than rubies, and all
the things one may desire cannot be compared with her. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Proverbs 8:6, 8-11 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s wisdom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">As
Solomon wrote in Proverbs—wisdom is the ultimate thing that we should value—at least
more than instruction and knowledge. Is that true for you? Personally, I think
that love is the ultimate of all things, but without wisdom one cannot chose
love wisely. Is that a good rational? God is love and He will guide us in all
love and wisdom if we ask Him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">What is
on your list of things to do today? Are you “listening” to Solomon’s wise
words? Those words were inspired by the Holy Spirit—as are all the books of the
Bible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><i style="text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGHLSvBLcajedXrQqnK8bFuvAntGXo7XTgO8wM-kpeabxHlmJ0U29pzs9DFzbTO0a0DXUm8f0gc_2CAaTj5Q2MX_mrDvLpPo3L-IdbloVePbEtDOj6qxXtOIjVBQqrv5uJ_IgKrwCPtH5guKBdSq7wARH0kldc30l2Te34NGOrcI5P31lXoP85FL6fDZL/s2048/IMG_0157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGHLSvBLcajedXrQqnK8bFuvAntGXo7XTgO8wM-kpeabxHlmJ0U29pzs9DFzbTO0a0DXUm8f0gc_2CAaTj5Q2MX_mrDvLpPo3L-IdbloVePbEtDOj6qxXtOIjVBQqrv5uJ_IgKrwCPtH5guKBdSq7wARH0kldc30l2Te34NGOrcI5P31lXoP85FL6fDZL/s320/IMG_0157.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the City of David in Jerusalem.<br />Whether scripture is Old or New--on a wall<br />or in a book--it is inspired by God.<br />Seek God's wisdom, love and peace.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be
complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. </i><span style="text-align: left;">2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV</span></i></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God’s
intention for His book—the whole Bible—is for us to know Him and to give us
training to do His work. Are you in “training” and are you “training” others to know God and seek wisdom? Wisdom
is a good thing—better than anything that is valuable by the world’s standards
like rubies or gold. Choose wisdom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verses
of Salvation ~ Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I
lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him
will by no means be put to shame." Therefore, to you who believe, He is
precious; but to those who are disobedient, The stone which the builders
rejected Has become the chief cornerstone, and a stone of stumbling and a rock
of offense. They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also
were appointed. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy
nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who
called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people
but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained
mercy." </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1
Peter 2:6-10 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
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Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-66323825388970405142024-03-08T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-08T03:00:00.135-08:00How to Gain Wisdom<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Prayer – </span></i><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lord God, I acknowledge that wisdom only comes from You. You are
the source and supplier of wisdom. May You bless me with Your wisdom so that I
would be able to make wise choices—discerning and rightly dividing what is true
and right from the foolish things of the world. Help me—as well as my family,
friends and neighbors—to live lives that are pleasing and honoring to You. May
we not be arrogant or self-righteous about any blessing of wisdom that we
receive.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But do people know
where to find wisdom? Where can they find understanding? No one knows where to
find it, for it is not found among the living. ... It cannot be bought with
gold. It cannot be purchased with silver. ... Wisdom is more valuable than gold
and crystal. It cannot be purchased with jewels mounted in fine gold. Coral and
jasper are worthless in trying to get it. The price of wisdom is far above
rubies. ... But do people know where to find wisdom? Where can they find
understanding? It is hidden from the eyes of all humanity. Even the sharp-eyed
birds in the sky cannot discover it. Destruction and Death say, 'We've heard
only rumors of where wisdom can be found.' </span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Job 28:12-13, 15, 17-18, 20-22<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is
wisdom? Wisdom is </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the quality or state of being <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">wise</span>; knowledge of what
is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity,
discernment, or insight.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If people could buy wisdom, they’d be lined up in an endless row
like they are when the lotto jackpot is high. Wisdom is not for sale. Nothing
can buy wisdom. Not in Job’s time…and not today. Wisdom is only available as a
gift from God…or through a process of aging and hard knocks. Knowledge can come
from books and can be taught by others…but using that knowledge with insight
and application to our life situations takes wisdom that is only available
directly from God or by trial and error in previous situations. People rarely
gain wisdom from other people’s situations unless they have discernment from
God. How have you encountered wisdom in your life?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you truly desire wisdom,
ask God for it. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBzEVRoZ-JICKePBFlmpy0MDIjvPafVFKBbobe1VFgR1duqEbZCL2RiHFP7e5p39x5uZwrskq-8EMMoeNFtjJ6vZ_1Dh7qZIQbtW-QR_29Eq75ZToENSZxbhzZ0pzVT7jV7fWVBmFpgOsGKBna6SkaEFQ0_-7W3OWUKLB_B3DasFXbJRagdU-3TX3DrNp/s2048/Oregon%20%20Coast.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBzEVRoZ-JICKePBFlmpy0MDIjvPafVFKBbobe1VFgR1duqEbZCL2RiHFP7e5p39x5uZwrskq-8EMMoeNFtjJ6vZ_1Dh7qZIQbtW-QR_29Eq75ZToENSZxbhzZ0pzVT7jV7fWVBmFpgOsGKBna6SkaEFQ0_-7W3OWUKLB_B3DasFXbJRagdU-3TX3DrNp/s320/Oregon%20%20Coast.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't be blown about like the waves.<br />Pacific Ocean on the Oregon Coast.</td></tr></tbody></table>If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all
liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in
faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and
tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything
from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">James 1:5-8 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wisdom. The choice is
yours.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verses
of Salvation ~ For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did
not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to
save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom;
but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks
foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the
power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser
than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 Corinthians 1:21-25 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table</span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">What wise spiritual food will you feed yourself today? Read a chapter or two of Proverbs--the book of Wisdom. Then feast wisely on some healthy food like pumpkin seeds, brown rice, broccoli, kale, mandarin oranges, apples, kiwi, kimchi, or avocados. What is your healthy go to food? Whatever it is--feed your body wisely--it is the temple of the Holy Spirit.</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-3063478072677646312024-03-07T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-07T07:23:10.829-08:00Who Do You Love?<p><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Prayer
– Lord, I love You…with all of my heart, mind, soul, and strength—and my
neighbors as myself. Or at least I try. Sometimes my heart seems to be like a
cold stone…an impenetrable rock. Not much love there so, refresh my heart,
Lord, that I would love what You love.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Do
not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the
love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the
flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is
of the world. And <u>the world is passing away</u>, and the lust of it; but he
who does the will of God abides forever. Little children, <u>it is the last
hour</u>; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many
antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour. They went out
from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have
continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that
none of them were of us. But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you
know all things. I have not written to you because you do not know the truth,
but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he
who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and
the Son. Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father either; he who
acknowledges the Son has the Father also. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 John 2:15-23 NKJV (Underlined for
emphasis.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; tab-stops: 285.6pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Acknowledging or denying Christ?<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfF9-3-5QF-z_JdZ4iJm4kfkTRG7siEQUKX2ZZ5RT26V-fLHwdWucfXXfzKrb6YFFnakFppoTk7lglaZDpsfzHm3uxkVUEbJWgazIEwCjFP0fj4B5Dozd5vZct3gHCBsWKc6X8SQD8hpNAx6n-TAoEvyhlvK90vtQKi0PWTt0Q15OEpsifSYo9QjNd79Zf/s2048/IMG_0082.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfF9-3-5QF-z_JdZ4iJm4kfkTRG7siEQUKX2ZZ5RT26V-fLHwdWucfXXfzKrb6YFFnakFppoTk7lglaZDpsfzHm3uxkVUEbJWgazIEwCjFP0fj4B5Dozd5vZct3gHCBsWKc6X8SQD8hpNAx6n-TAoEvyhlvK90vtQKi0PWTt0Q15OEpsifSYo9QjNd79Zf/s320/IMG_0082.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The world is passing away.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Read
these words of John again…<i>the world is passing away…it is the last hour.</i>
Jesus also warned us not to be deceived. Satan and the world would love to
deceive us with lust and pride. John reminds us in this passage that the Holy
Spirit gives us knowledge—we know the truth. That truth will set us free from
the slavery of sin.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Jesus said to the people who
believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my
teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">John 8:31-32 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Jesus spoke
to His disciples about the end times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Now as He sat on the Mount of
Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will
these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of
the age?" And Jesus answered and said to them: "<u>Take heed that no
one deceives you</u>. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,'
and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that
you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is
not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And
there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All
these are the beginning of sorrows." <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Matthew
24:3-8 NKJV (Underlined for emphasis.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Know His
word so that you won’t be deceived. It is amazing to me that the more I study
Jesus, the more I love Him. Other friends have found the same to be true. Know
God—know love. It makes sense since we are told that God is love.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Beloved, let us love one another,
for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who
does not love does not know God, for God is love</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">. 1 John 4:7-8<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">God spoke
to the Israelites through Ezekiel about a heart of stone—an unloving heart.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Then I will give them one heart,
and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their
flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in My statutes
and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be
their God. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Ezekiel
11:19-20 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I’ll give
up my stony heart and take that heart of flesh—a loving caring heart. I lovingly
trust in the Lord with all my heart. He is the one I love, not the world. It is
passing away—with sorrows, famines, pestilences, and earthquakes. Look around—is
it happening? Take courage and be strong.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I would have lost heart, unless I
had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the
living. Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your
heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm
27:13-14 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Who do
you love and serve today?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my
salvation; On You I wait all the day.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">
Psalm 25:5 NKJV<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Tyndale House Foundation. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream,
Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-41062563664583327092024-03-06T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-06T03:00:00.136-08:00Trust that The Lord Will Show You the Right Path<p><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayer<b> ~ </b>Lord
Jesus, I realize that I become the slave of whatever I choose to obey? I
can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or I can choose to obey You, God, which
leads to righteous living. Romans 6:16. I choose to obey You…You are my God, my
King, and my Messiah. Show me Your path…and Your way of life.</span></i><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOBt31eUDNoqu1F9uQLMogDa7v9-i7u538MWi4HA9i-8vTFm4Wi9kEfb3LLCxtZiSoTCWH28Lmw1XQGlCjhsZ_M7SkxZIhDtsP5iHQHmh1dutuXwD0ZwZ_9TDNX-XL67pefKO5OBoRBgFtGXMNCzCwG7QMOi8oYQx591ykvjGHIi_CJLdA9ODtvb52mPG/s2048/IMG_0585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOBt31eUDNoqu1F9uQLMogDa7v9-i7u538MWi4HA9i-8vTFm4Wi9kEfb3LLCxtZiSoTCWH28Lmw1XQGlCjhsZ_M7SkxZIhDtsP5iHQHmh1dutuXwD0ZwZ_9TDNX-XL67pefKO5OBoRBgFtGXMNCzCwG7QMOi8oYQx591ykvjGHIi_CJLdA9ODtvb52mPG/s320/IMG_0585.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossroads sign in Israel.<br />Let God show you the right path to take.<br />Trust in the Lord.</td></tr></tbody></table>Trust in the LORD with
all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all
you do, and he will show you which path to take. </span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Which path? Make your
decision…but follow the Lord. Let Him <i>show you the path to take.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you
safe. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proverbs 2:11<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Just as God spoke
through Moses before the children of Israel entered the Promised Land…we can
claim the same promise today. We have a choice to choose between life and
death…blessings and curses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today I have given you the choice between life and death,
between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the
choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your
descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God,
obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your
life. And if you love and obey the LORD, you will live long in the land the
LORD swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Deuteronomy 30:19-20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Day by day…moment by
moment we make choices. Some of those choices could be life altering. I
personally, like Joshua, have chosen to serve the Lord—to honor Him with my
life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you
will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the
Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live?
But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To me serving the Lord
begins with reading and studying my Bible to learn as much as possible about
God, and specifically about Jesus’ life. It means loving others like Jesus
did…sharing what I have physically and spiritually, caring about others—no matter
who they are. Writing this is convicting because I realize that I don’t totally
do this. I share when and where I can…but I don’t give money to the guy begging
at the grocery store parking lot. I’ve heard he drives a fancy car. I give
discriminatingly. Where is the path that God wants me following on this? I
trust God to show me—and I listen to that still small voice of the Holy Spirit
to guide me in making the right decision—moment by moment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Who are those who fear the LORD? He will show them the path they
should choose. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm 25:12<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What path are you
choosing to follow today?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ A psalm of Asaph. The LORD, the Mighty One, is God, and he has
spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets.
From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines in glorious radiance. Our
God approaches, and he is not silent. Fire devours everything in his way, and a
great storm rages around him. He calls on the heavens above and earth below to
witness the judgment of his people. "Bring my faithful people to me—those who
made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices." Then let the heavens
proclaim his justice, for God himself will be the judge. Interlude ... Repent,
all of you who forget me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you.
But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path,
I will reveal to you the salvation of God. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm 50:1-6, 22-23 NLT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All scripture quoted from the New King James Version (NKJV) unless
otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 8.0pt;">New King James Version</span></strong><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt;"> © 1982 by<span style="background: #F3F5F7;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt;">Thomas Nelson, Inc.<span style="background: #F3F5F7; color: #0a0a0a;"> </span><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">Harper Collins
Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New Living Translation (NLT) copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by
Tyndale House Foundation.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream,
Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refreshed and recycled
from May 9, 2019 blog, <i>Banquet With The King</i> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-35302138274333587402024-03-05T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-05T03:00:00.166-08:00What Does the World Love? What do You Love? <p><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayer ~ Jesus, I do not love this world nor the things it
offers me because I chose to have the love of the Father in me…from 1 John
2:15.</span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Do
not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the
love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the
flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is
of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who
does the will of God abides forever. </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">1 John 2:15-17 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s love.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6cUxotcQ24fa2iIv66uSINyUziudNNw1a0jR62ZxBO5eeYZ_vfi9_1rALLcdGoopXPvKk2hhK7QZweP376rxvBDhj2QHgsK-0RB4X5fXumxQO0pOh9dkK1QNwQF7cvkem2aYAk7Hipeo5vPhv70OJF_IluxAU8i7xpUboAFLO97OPi65VcyBMQa6w7yT/s2048/IMG_5308.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6cUxotcQ24fa2iIv66uSINyUziudNNw1a0jR62ZxBO5eeYZ_vfi9_1rALLcdGoopXPvKk2hhK7QZweP376rxvBDhj2QHgsK-0RB4X5fXumxQO0pOh9dkK1QNwQF7cvkem2aYAk7Hipeo5vPhv70OJF_IluxAU8i7xpUboAFLO97OPi65VcyBMQa6w7yT/s320/IMG_5308.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; text-align: left;">Love God...Love Others.</span><br style="color: #333333; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; text-align: left;">Live in harmony like these daisies and echinacea.<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does the world love? Who is the world? Are all the people
outside of the “church” or those who don’t <i>love God</i> considered
to be “the world”? Aren’t we supposed to love those who are not part of the
church so that they can experience the love of God…and then seek to know God
themselves? Love your neighbor as yourself?</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I think what John was writing about…<i>Do not love this world
nor the things it offers you</i>…is saying not to put other things before God.
Don’t love money, fame, fancy cars, clothes, food, sports, movies, other
entertainment or people more than you love God. If you love the things that the
world tries to entice you with, instead of putting God first in your life, then
it really shows that you don’t love God the Father…or have His love in you.
Pretty straight-forward. That is just how God is. He has made it simple. Love
Him. Love others. Love yourself. In speaking with the Pharisee…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all
your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest
commandment. A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two
commandments." </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Matthew 22:37-40.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In teaching more about God’s plan, Paul wrote, from prison.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don't be
ashamed of me, either, even though I'm in prison for him. With the strength God
gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. For God
saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we
deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to
show us his grace through Christ Jesus. And now he has made all of this plain
to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. He broke the power of death
and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News.</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> 2 Timothy 1:8-10<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is nothing we can do or say that entitles us to anything
that God offers mankind. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, or eternal life. None of those are
ours. They are a gift from God. What a wonderful gift! All wrapped up—like a
precious birthday present. Open it. It is God’s gift of love to you…and you
alone. Are you going to accept God’s gift…or are you going to love the world
and the things it offers you instead? What do you choose?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Verse
of Salvation ~ For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not
to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">2 Corinthians 7:10 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><o:p><i>Remembering a sweet Christian Lady who has gone to be with the Lord.</i></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><o:p><i>Happy Heavenly Birthday Flo!</i></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">© 2024 Text, photos, and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All
rights reserved. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All scripture quoted from the New King James Version (NKJV) unless
otherwise noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Publisher. All rights reserved. Used by permission.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream,
Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - </span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7672418483523235116/6200528596907892541"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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from April 8, 2019</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Books by Mickey M.
Hunacek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories</span></i></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Mickey Hunacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12513735659058573743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7672418483523235116.post-33380276207679825442024-03-04T03:00:00.000-08:002024-03-04T03:00:00.136-08:00Do I Deserve Compassion and Mercy?<p><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prayer ~ Jesus, I adore You. I do love You with all my heart,
soul, mind and strength. Moment by moment it may not seem like I have much love
flowing out of me…but I know that You live in me…and will never leave me or
forsake me. So let Your love flow through me…back to You and to those around
me. Provide me with the spiritual food I need every day, renewing my strength,
guiding me along Your righteous pathways, protect me and show me Your abundant
and enduring love that will guide me to our Heavenly home to be with You,
forever.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You have put a desire
in my heart to worship You, and I will never leave You… Jeremiah 32:40.</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But you, O Lord, are a
God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love
and faithfulness. </span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm 86:15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Meditate.
Consider God’s compassion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiW31dgjVslVSQLLd0D9XwmShBZUA_htzeRfKc60cOpQbmy56ZTosfPHGY98GPiMyH9-AVT-ywdCbzEPl8CAxzKts-3-B9Sosmpj2JMWBL6J_tJKNFgsDdNroTMDj28ZpzLyM1_3JZppBbcnwON17D5UQ_JB1GYeaq1oOFolq523Fh2drwCnaygom5X6Z/s640/cross%201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="478" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiW31dgjVslVSQLLd0D9XwmShBZUA_htzeRfKc60cOpQbmy56ZTosfPHGY98GPiMyH9-AVT-ywdCbzEPl8CAxzKts-3-B9Sosmpj2JMWBL6J_tJKNFgsDdNroTMDj28ZpzLyM1_3JZppBbcnwON17D5UQ_JB1GYeaq1oOFolq523Fh2drwCnaygom5X6Z/s320/cross%201.JPG" width="239" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;">Our Compassionate Lord</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.88px;">Cross from Medjugorje </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">depicting His life.</span></td></tr></tbody></table>This passage is a
prayer of David. It is always good to look at the verse in context.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your
help. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust
you. You are my God. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you
constantly. Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you. O Lord, you
are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for
your help. Listen closely to my prayer, O LORD; hear my urgent cry. I will call
to you whenever I'm in trouble, and you will answer me. No pagan god is like
you, O Lord. None can do what you do! All the nations you made will come and
bow before you, Lord; they will praise your holy name. For you are great and
perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God. Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I
may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor
you. With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to
your name forever, for your love for me is very great. You have rescued me from
the depths of death. O God, insolent people rise up against me; a violent gang
is trying to kill me. You mean nothing to them. <u>But you, O Lord, are a
God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love
and faithfulness.</u> Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength
to your servant; save me, the son of your servant. Send me a sign of your
favor. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O LORD, help and
comfort me. </span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm 86:1-17<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">David is pleading with God for His help, offering his praise and his thanksgiving. David was truly a
man after God’s own heart. We can only do the same, recognizing that God is
faithful, compassionate, and loving to us. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I love that He is compassionate
and slow to anger. I’ve had a problem with anger in the past sixty plus years,
but God has graciously helped me get that under control. It is a matter of
self-control--a fruit of the Spirit--that He wants us all to deal with and ultimately master. I guess I
can pretty much say that my Irish temper is, if not under control, at least is
surrendered to the Lord. I am so grateful for God’s unfailing love and mercy.
Great is His faithfulness. Who am I to deserve His love, compassion, mercy and
faithfulness? Now that I believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I am a child
of God. What father doesn’t care for his children? So, although I am
undeserving, I am a child of God and He cares about me. Are you part of the
family of God?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get
angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness<b>. </b></span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psalm 86:15<b><i>.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do you desire and love
God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength? Do any of us deserve compassion and mercy?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of Salvation ~ Do not hide Your face from me; Do not turn Your servant away in
anger; You have been my help; Do not leave me nor forsake me, O God of my
salvation. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Psalm
27:9 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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