Category Archives: Be Light

Nov13

With You, Lord…I Can Climb The Sky!!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by sagescenery

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Genesis 1:1

“In the beginning

God created the heavens

and the earth.”

Need a better view of your life???

Look at it from God’s point of view…

From the sky!!!

Who else gets to paint with clouds???

I see my life sometimes and I ask why…
My heart became like stone and turned to ice…
Tell me, what have I become?
But You came just in time like a shooting star…
Across my universe out of the dark…
Tell me, what have I become?

Take me away, You save me from myself and all I do…
‘Cause life just ain’t the same when I’m with You…

I can climb the sky!!

You got me…
Walking on, wa-walking on the stars…
(Walking on, walking on the stars)

I see life through new set of eyes…
Set on someone different that I never realized…
Outside my mind is a lost world that lies…
But step into my thoughts, you’ll believe you can fly…
Your words like wings, gravity they defy…
My heart like a leaf on the wind catchin’ rides…
They say we can’t make it, at least we gotta try…
We make too much sense, to foolishly pass it by…
So I’m taking a rainbow up to the 5th floor…
Steppin’ out to see that You’re really worth more, and I…
See our love in 3d, no more 2 dimensional worries…
Climb until the sky don’t exist no more…
That’s when I’ll knock knock on Your front door…
Open to the possibilities I ignored…
But I know now exactly what our love was meant for…

Take me away, You save me from myself, and all I do…
‘Cause life just ain’t the same when I’m with You…

I can climb the sky!!

You got me…
Walking on, wa-walking on the stars…
(Walking on, walking on the stars)
Now, I can see my life from way up high…
And now the troubles I once knew, I left behind…

I can climb the sky!!

You got me…
Walking on, wa-walking on the stars…
(Walking on, walking on the stars)

And I can see, much more clear…
When I’m lost in Your atmosphere…
You pull me close, to the place…
Where You’re always waiting…
So I won’t stop, the walls are down…
Make my way at the speed of sound…
Hold me now, hold me now…

Take me away, You save me from myself, and all I do…
‘Cause life just ain’t the same when I’m with You…

I can climb the sky!!

Genesis 1:8

“God called the vault ‘sky.’

And there was evening, and there was morning—

the second day.”

Genesis 1:14-19

“And God said,

‘Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night,

and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times,

and days and years,

and let them be lights in the vault of the sky

to give light on the earth.’

And it was so.

God made two great lights—

the greater light to govern the day

and the lesser light to govern the night.

He also made the stars.

God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth,

to govern the day and the night,

and to separate light from darkness.

And God saw that it was good.

And there was evening,

and there was morning—

the fourth day.”

Psalm 139:7-12

“Where can I go from Your Spirit?

Where can I flee from Your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, You are there;

if I make my bed in the depths, You are there.

If I rise on the wings of the dawn,

if I settle on the far side of the sea,

even there Your hand will guide me,

Your right hand will hold me fast.

If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me

and the light become night around me,’

even the darkness will not be dark to You;

the night will shine like the day,

for darkness is as light to You.”

Psalm 147:4

“He determines the number of the stars

and calls them each by name.”

Numbers 16:42

“But when the assembly gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron

and turned toward the tent of meeting,

suddenly the cloud covered it

and the glory of the Lord appeared.”

Psalm 136:7-9

“Praise Him who made the heavenly lights,

for His loving-kindness continues forever:

the sun to rule the day,

for His loving-kindness continues forever;

and the moon and stars at night,

for his loving-kindness continues forever.”

Isaiah 40:26

“Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens:

Who created all these?

He who brings out the starry host one by one

and calls forth each of them by name.

Because of His great power and mighty strength,

not one of them is missing.”

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

“For the Lord Himself will come down from Heaven,

with a loud command,

with the voice of the archangel

and with the trumpet call of God,

and the dead in Christ will rise first.

After that,

we who are still alive and are left

will be caught up together with them in the clouds

to meet the Lord in the air.

And so we will be with the Lord forever.”

Exodus 13:21-22

“By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud

to guide them on their way

and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light,

so that they could travel by day or night.

Neither the pillar of cloud by day

nor the pillar of fire by night

left its place in front of the people.”

Acts 1:9-11

“He said to them:

‘It is not for you to know the times or dates

the Father has set by His own authority.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’

After He said this, He was taken up before their very eyes,

and a cloud hid Him from their sight.

They were looking intently up into the sky as He was going,

when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.

^‘Men of Galilee,’ they said,

“why do you stand here looking into the sky?

This same Jesus,

who has been taken from you into Heaven,

will come back in the same way

you have seen Him go into Heaven.”

Philippians 2:15-16

“…so that you may become blameless and pure,

‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’

Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky

as you hold firmly to the word of life.”

Daniel 12:3

“Those who are wise

will shine like the brightness of the heavens,

and those who lead many to righteousness,

like the stars for ever and ever.”

Psalm 8:3-4

“When I consider Your heavens,

the work of Your fingers,

the moon and the stars,

which You have set in place,

what is mankind that You are mindful of them,

human beings that You care for them?^“

Amen!

Lord, I see my life sometimes and I ask why…

But I’m so thankful that You are mindful of me!!

Nov8

United We Stand Tour!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by sagescenery

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Psalm 133:1

“How good and pleasant it is

when God’s people live together in unity!”

Philippians 2:1-2

“Therefore,

if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ,

if any comfort from His love,

if any common sharing in the Spirit,

if any tenderness and compassion,

then make my joy complete

by being like-minded,

having the same love,

being one in spirit and of one mind.”

Finally!!!!!!

A Christian Concert…

Close to home!!!!!

http://www.findingfavour.com/splash_918/index.html

It was awesome!

Featuring…

“Finding Favour”

“Hawk Nelson”

http://www.hawknelson.com/?cat=0

“The Afters”

and

“Building 429”

1 Corinthians 12:12-13

“Just as a body,

though one, has many parts,

but all its many parts form one body,

so it is with Christ.

For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—

whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—

and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.”

John 17:23

“I in them and You in Me—

so that they may be brought to complete unity.

Then the world will know that You sent Me

and have loved them

even as You have loved Me.”

Colossians 3:14

“And over all these virtues

put on love,

which binds them all together

in perfect unity.”

Amen!!

Nov6

Ready? Or Not??

Posted on November 6, 2013 by sagescenery

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Luke 12:39-40

“But understand this:

If the owner of the house

had known at what hour the thief was coming,

he would not have let his house be broken into.

You also must be ready,

because the Son of Man

will come at an hour

when you do not expect Him.”

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

“For the Lord Himself will come down from Heaven,

with a loud command,

with the voice of the archangel

and with the trumpet call of God,

and the dead in Christ will rise first.

After that,

we who are still alive and are left

will be caught up together with them in the clouds

to meet the Lord in the air.

And so we will be with the Lord forever.”

Don’t try to cover your “Shine!”

Or try to stay “In the lines!”

Don’t hide!

No!

Don’t take your light…

And try to fit it in a box!

Be confident in Who you belong to!!

Ready or not!

Here you go!

Showing the world where the Light comes from!

Whether they’re ready or not…

This is who you are!

You can’t hide it…

Take it all over the world!

To the young, to the old, every boy and girl…

Ready or not, here you go!

Show the world where the love is!

Never sell out!

Loving out loud is what it’s all about!

Give everything to see the lost get found!

Refuse to keep this buried deep inside…

It’s time to let your little light shine!

No point hiding it…

It’s everything You are…

The source of all your hope…

The reason why you stand…

Be somebody real!

No holding back!

Show them how you feel…

Love is more than a word…

Put it into action…

Hiding it is absurd!

Make sure everyone’s heard…

Everyone needs to be ready!!!

Show them where the love is!!

And where your Light comes from!!

John 8:12

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said,

“I am the Light of the world.

Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness,

but will have the Light of life.”

Ephesians 5:8

“For you were once darkness,

but now you are Light in the Lord.

Live as children of Light…”

Nov5

The Harvest Is Plentiful…Go…I Am Sending You!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by sagescenery

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Luke 10:1-24

Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two

After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others

and sent them two by two ahead of Him

to every town and place where He was about to go.

He told them, “The harvest is plentiful,

but the workers are few.

Ask the Lord of the harvest,

therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.

Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.

Do not take a purse or bag or sandals;

and do not greet anyone on the road.

“When you enter a house, first say,

‘Peace to this house.’

If someone who promotes peace is there,

your peace will rest on them;

if not, it will return to you.

Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you,

for the worker deserves his wages.

Do not move around from house to house.

“When you enter a town and are welcomed,

eat what is offered to you.

Heal the sick who are there and tell them,

‘The Kingdom of God has come near to you.’

But when you enter a town and are not welcomed,

go into its streets and say,

‘Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet as a warning to you.

Yet be sure of this:

The Kingdom of God has come near.’

I tell you,

it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom

than for that town.

“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida!

For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon,

they would have repented long ago,

sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.

And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens?

No, you will go down to Hades.

“Whoever listens to you listens to Me;

whoever rejects you rejects Me;

but whoever rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me.”

The seventy-two returned with joy and said,

“Lord,

even the demons submit to us in Your Name.”

He replied,

“I saw Satan fall like lightning from Heaven.

I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions

and to overcome all the power of the enemy;

nothing will harm you.

However,

do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you,

but rejoice that your names are written in Heaven.”

At that time Jesus,

full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said,

“I praise you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth,

because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned,

and revealed them to little children.

Yes, Father,

for this is what You were pleased to do.

“All things have been committed to Me by My Father.

No one knows who the Son is except the Father,

and no one knows who the Father is except the Son

and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”

Then He turned to His disciples and said privately,

“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.

For I tell you that many prophets and kings

wanted to see what you see

but did not see it,

and to hear what you hear

but did not hear it.”

Believers…

We have authority from God…

To see more lightning…

And less fog!

Go!

And do likewise!

So you can return with joy!!!

Rejoice!

That your name is written in Heaven!!!!

See the plentiful harvest?

Go now!!

He’s sending you!!

Amen!

Sep19

Need A Revelation? Sing A New Song!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by sagescenery

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Worthy is the, Lamb who was slain
Holy, Holy, is He
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven’s mercy seat

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be
to You the only wise King

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your Name
Jesus Your Name is power
Breath, and living water
Such a marvelous mystery

2 Corinthians 5:21

“God made Him

who had no sin

to be sin for us,

so that in Him

we might become

the righteousness of God.”

Revelation 4:8

“Each of the four living creatures

had six wings

and was covered with eyes all around,

even under his wings.

Day and night they never stop saying:

‘Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty,

who was,

and is,

and is to come.'”

Revelation 22:1-21

Eden Restored

“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life,

as clear as crystal,

flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb

down the middle of the great street of the city.

On each side of the river stood the tree of life,

bearing twelve crops of fruit,

yielding its fruit every month.

And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

No longer will there be any curse.

The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city,

and his servants will serve Him.

They will see His face,

and His name will be on their foreheads.

There will be no more night.

They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun,

for the Lord God will give them light.

And they will reign for ever and ever.”

John and the Angel

“The angel said to me,

‘These words are trustworthy and true.

The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets,

sent His angel to show His servants

the things that must soon take place.’

‘Look, I am coming soon!

Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.’

I, John,

am the one who heard and saw these things.

And when I had heard and seen them,

I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel

who had been showing them to me.

But he said to me,

‘Don’t do that!

I am a fellow servant with you

and with your fellow prophets

and with all who keep the words of this scroll.

Worship God!’

Then he told me,

‘Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll,

because the time is near.

Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong;

let the vile person continue to be vile;

let the one who does right continue to do right;

and let the holy person continue to be holy.’

Epilogue: Invitation and Warning

‘Look, I am coming soon!

My reward is with Me,

and I will give to each person

according to what they have done.

I am the Alpha and the Omega,

the First and the Last,

the Beginning and the End.

Blessed are those who wash their robes,

that they may have the right to the tree of life

and may go through the gates into the city.

Outside are the dogs,

those who practice magic arts,

the sexually immoral,

the murderers,

the idolaters

and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

I, Jesus,

have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches.

I Am the Root

and the Offspring of David,

and the bright Morning Star.”

The Spirit and the bride say,

‘Come!’

And let the one who hears say,

‘Come!’

Let the one who is thirsty come;

and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll:

If anyone adds anything to them,

God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.

And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy,

God will take away from that person

any share in the tree of life

and in the Holy City,

which are described in this scroll.

He who testifies to these things says,

‘Yes, I Am coming soon.

Amen.

Come, Lord Jesus.

The grace of the Lord Jesus

be with God’s people.

Amen.'”

Sep2

Lord, Whenever Needed: Undo What I’ve Become!!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sagescenery

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You have my permission!!

Whatever it takes!

If it doesn’t line up with Your Word…

Or Your plan for my life…

I’ll need an…

“Undo!”

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins,

He is faithful and just

and will forgive us our sins

and purify us

from all unrighteousness.”

Been here before, and again…

At the door, please let me back in…

I’m known to be a prodigal…

Please, Lord…

Turn me around…

Pick me up…

Undo what I’ve become!

Back to the place…

Of forgiveness and grace!

Need You…

Need Your help…

Can’t do this myself…

I know…

You’re the Only One who can undo…

What I’ve become!

Focused on the score…

Could never win…

Tried to ignore…

Hiding my sin…

Hypocrite…

Lead me back…

To You!

Through forgiveness and grace!!

2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

the new creation has come:

The old has gone,

the new is here!”

Hebrews 10:17

“Then He adds:

‘Their sins and lawless acts   
I will remember no more.’”
Psalm 103:11
“…as far as the east is from the west,    
so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, 
so that we may receive mercy 
and find grace 
to help us in our time of need.”
Oh, Lord…
This is where I belong…
With You!!
Amen!

Aug26

There’s A 23 Year-Old Man Living In Our House!!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by sagescenery

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Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.”

1 Timothy 4:12

“Don’t let anyone look down on you

because you are young,

but set an example for the believers in speech,

in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

My son will be 23 years-old on Labor Day!

We celebrated his Birthday today…

Because he’ll be away for his Birthday weekend…

That’s what happens when they grow up…

They do things independently of their parents!!

Happy Birthday, Casey!

We love you!

All God’s Blessings!

How did those years go by soooo fast?!?!

You’re an amazing gift from God to us!!

Here’s my prayer for you!!

That you will build your life…

And future home of your own…

On the strong foundation of Jesus Christ!

So you can lead!

Isaiah 54:13

“All your children will be taught by the Lord,

and great will be their peace.”

2 Timothy 3:14-15

“But as for you,

continue in what you have learned

and have become convinced of,

because you know those from whom you learned it,

and how from infancy

you have known the Holy Scriptures,

which are able to make you wise for salvation

through faith in Christ Jesus.”

Here’s a link to Holley Gerth’s blog post today:

http://holleygerth.com/when-god-changes-your-plans-an-infertility-update/

Please read it…

Be prepared to cry and rejoice!!

Here’s my comment to her:

Holley, I read this post this morning…

As we were getting ready to celebrate my son’s 23rd Birthday…

We did the 10-year “infertility roller-coaster” years ago to have him…

I had him when I was 41…

He’s the light of our lives…

And our gift from God!

There was a point where we came to the same moment you and your husband came to…

We were only going to be able to afford one more round of in-vitro…

and my very blunt Mom said to me,

“Maybe it’s not God’s will for you to have a child!”

That shocked me…

I stopped in my tracks thinking about it!!

Then, I knew I believed that it WAS God’s will for me to have a child!

We had a miscarriage before my son,

Lost the other two embryos that were transferred with him,

And had a miscarriage after him!!

Though I wanted all those babies we lost,

I know I’ll see them in Heaven!

Now I direct a Drama Team at church,

And I’m “Drama Mama” to so many kids, teens, and young adults!!

God is so good!!

We each need to ask God the hard questions as you did…

And His answers are the BEST for our lives!

May God richly bless you always!!”

The Birthday ~~Boy~~ Man!!!

That face always makes me smile!!!!

Proverbs 1:8

“Listen, my son,

to your father’s instruction

and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Father and Son!

Proverbs 29:17

“Correct thy son,

and he shall give thee rest;

yea,

he shall give delight unto thy soul.”

My son makes “Mothering” so easy and lots of fun!!

Psalm 127:3

“Children are a heritage from the Lord,

offspring a reward from Him.

Yeah!!

Birthday money to buy stuff!!!

John 16:21

“A woman giving birth to a child

has pain because her time has come;

but when her baby is born

she forgets the anguish

because of her joy

that a child is born into the world.”

We brought our Precious Little Girl…

A chewy treat from Petco on our way home from Outback…

Obviously, she cares more about that treat…

Than taking a Birthday photo with Casey!!

Proverbs 3:1-6

“My son, do not forget My teaching,
but keep My commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to Him,
and He will make your paths straight.”

It’s so hard to get a good photo of our Crazy Siberian…

‘Cause she’s constantly moving…

That’s why I love landscape photography…

Most things stand still!!

Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world,

but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able to test

and approve what God’s will is—

His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

My two “Babies!”

He always smiles…

She’s smiling…

But she still has the chewy treat in her mouth!

She always thinks we’re going to take it from her!!

What would we want with that yucky chewy???

James 1:17

“Every good and perfect gift

is from above,

coming down from the Father of the Heavenly Lights,

who does not change like shifting shadows.”

Psalm 115:14

“May the Lord cause you to flourish,

both you and your children.”

Deuteronomy 4:9

“Only be careful,

and watch yourselves closely

so that you do not forget

the things your eyes have seen

or let them fade from your heart

as long as you live.

Teach them to your children

and to their children after them.”

Jesus I pray…

-Your Word will prevail over our children…

-Your Peace will embrace them…

-They seek Your Wisdom and Understanding …

-They’re quick to obey You…

-They’re Holy in all conduct…

-They hunger and thirst for more of You each day…

-They’re content with what they have…

-They grow in the grace and knowledge of You, Lord…

-They’re clothed with humility…

-They cast their cares upon You, Father, for You care for them…

-They’re doers of the Word, and not hearers only…

-They learn to effectively share their faith…

-They don’t have a spirit of fear…

-But of power, love, and a sound mind…

-You save them…

-You call them with a Holy Calling…

-You provide safety for them, day and night…

-They walk in the Light as You are in the Light…

-You purify their hearts…

-They follow after righteousness, faith, love, and peace.

-They have favor and high esteem with God and man.

Amen!

2 Timothy 2:22-25

“Run from temptations that capture young people.

Always do the right thing.

Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with.

Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments.

These only lead to trouble,

and God’s servants must not be troublemakers.

They must be kind to everyone,

and they must be good teachers and very patient.

Be humble when you correct people who oppose you.

Maybe God will lead them to turn to Him and learn the truth.”

Casey, you are all these things…

Praise the Lord!

God did a great job raising you!!

Thank you everyone who prayed with us…

All those long years of waiting…

For God to give us the desire of our hearts!

Happy Birthday, You are Loved!

Jul31

Wonderful Team Member Readership Award!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by sagescenery

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A BIG, HUGE THANK YOU!!

To Hot Rod Cowgirl at:

http://hotrodcowgirl.com/

“Riding Through Life One Horse At A Time…

Courage Is Being Scared To Death

But Saddling Up Anyway!”

Who nominated me for the…

Wonderful Team Member Readership Award!!

I’m deeply honored!!!

Now I get to show appreciation to my favorite readers and…

Nominate them for the same award!!!

Here are the rules for accepting this award:

1. The Nominee of the Wonderful Team member Readership Award shall display the logo on his/her blog.

2. The Nominee shall nominate 14 readers they appreciate over a period of 7 days, all at once or little by little.

3. The Nominee shall name his/her Wonderful Team Member Readership Award nominees on a post or on posts during 7 days.

Here are my nominees for:

The Wonderful Team Member Readership Award!

http://merlinspielen.com/

http://emeraldogzz.wordpress.com/

http://booklovers1.wordpress.com/

http://settledinheaven.wordpress.com/

http://lessonsbyheart.wordpress.com/

http://seasonsgirl.wordpress.com/

http://meetingintheclouds.wordpress.com/

http://becomingcliche.wordpress.com/

http://transcendingbordersblog.wordpress.com/

http://offbeatonpurpose.wordpress.com/

http://walkingonwaterwithgrace.org/

http://realityofchrist.me/

Don’t Give Up Rise Up!

Fear of… success: Bible prayers

Love them all!!

Oh, I really do love awards!

But, since God gives me what to write…

I glorify Him!!

In everything I do!!

1 Corinthians 13:4 KJV

“Charity suffereth long,

and is kind;

charity envieth not;

charity vaunteth not itself,

is not puffed up,”

1 Corinthians 10:31

“…do it all for the glory of God.”

It’s about God and His Love!

And His Love Edifies!!

Amen!

Philippians 1:9-11

“And this is my prayer:

that your love may abound more and more

in knowledge and depth of insight,

so that you may be able to discern what is best

and may be pure and blameless

for the day of Christ,

filled with the fruit of righteousness

that comes through Jesus Christ—

to the glory and praise of God.”

Sunrise photo by my husband!

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A Fish Story!!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by sagescenery

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My husband caught this fish today!

A Black Drum…

Approximately 40″

It took him about 20-25 minutes to get it to our neighbor’s dock…

After he accomplished that…

Our neighbor, Wes, had to take the fishing rod…

My husband was spent!!!!

His size 10 shoe is in the picture for comparison…

After snapping these photos…

He went home to take a nap!!!

Ha!

The occupation of fisherman is quite labor-intensive!

Strain, long hours, and often little results!!

It takes persistence and dedication to the task…

His fishing always seemed so easy before…

I guess it’s the catching that’s hard!!

John 21:3

“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them,

and they said, “We’ll go with you.”

So they went out and got into the boat,

but that night they caught nothing.”

Matthew 13:47

“Once again,

the kingdom of heaven

is like a net

that was let down into the lake

and caught all kinds of fish.”

John 21:10

Jesus said unto them,

“Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.”

Don’t just go fishing…

Catch some fish!!

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Teachers…Parents Are Sending You The Best That They Have!!!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by sagescenery

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Give Them The Best You Have!!

A Back-To-School Lesson!

Romans 12:7

“If your gift is serving others,

serve them well.

If you are a teacher,

teach well.”

Titus 2:7-8

“In everything

set them an example by doing what is good.

In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned,

so that those who oppose you

may be ashamed

because they have nothing bad to say about us.”

For additional verses about teachers, go to:

http://www.prayers-for-special-help.com/bible-verses-about-teachers.html

Where according to:

Prayers for Special Help,

“These Bible verses about teachers enlighten us

first on the exceptional responsibility that one has while teaching.

Due to the impact a teacher has on a student,

one quote warns us that teachers will be judged

with a greater strictness than others.

Jesus is often called a teacher

and he himself confirmed that he was one;

the apostles were also teachers.

The teaching passages above

also insist that the ability to teach is a gift

in which the teacher serves others

and leads by example

with the objective to make the students

as wise as the teacher.

It is the teacher’s task to study,

handle the truth correctly,

and teach accurate information

while treating the pupil with respect.

These quotes identify integrity,

dignity,

faithfulness,

and lack of hypocrisy

as traits that the teacher should possess.

Overall, the teacher is warned about too much study

that does not focus on the fear of God

and living a godly life.”

Humbling stuff, huh???

James 1:5

“If any of you lacks wisdom,

you should ask God,

who gives generously to all without finding fault,

and it will be given to you.”

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go:

and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Luke 12:12

“…for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time

what you should say.”

2 Timothy 3:14-17

“But as for you,

continue in what you have learned

and have become convinced of,

because you know those from whom you learned it,

and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures,

which are able to make you wise for salvation

through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is God-breathed

and is useful for

teaching,

rebuking,

correcting

and training in righteousness,

so that the servant of God

may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Deuteronomy 11:18-21

“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds;

tie them as symbols on your hands

and bind them on your foreheads.

Teach them to your children,

talking about them when you sit at home

and when you walk along the road,

when you lie down

and when you get up.

Write them on the door frames of your houses

and on your gates,

so that your days

and the days of your children

may be many in the land the Lord

swore to give your ancestors,

as many as the days

that the heavens are above the earth.”

Lord,

Teachers are going Back-To-School now!

We need Your help!!

Please help us to show Your love!

Even when our days are chaotic!

Especially, when our days are chaotic!!!

Amen!!

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