The 365th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 364th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 365th and final day, and as 2018 slowly takes her final bow, take time to thank God for the lives of those who are, and the memories of those who were . . . ==> "But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." [1 Cor 2:9] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for me, and I'll be PRAYING for you throughout 2019 . . .]

The 363rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 362nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 363rd day of 2018, I just want to put another smile on your face as you remember family and friends . . . and Christmas . . . ==> “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” [Matthew 2:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, CHECK on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

"The Sweetest Gift" by The Piano Guys (Craig Aven)

~ . . . As another Christmas Season rolls by, my heart is filled with the memories of Christmases long past. And it leads me to wonder if your memories still remain. 

Like the times I told you how much I loved you. 

Well. my heart bleeds as I miss you, and love you still . . .

Dear Mama:

The 361st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 360th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 361st day of 2018, as another Christmas Day has come and gone, I recall again family and friends who are also no longer with us. And I close my eyes and thank God that He came so that one day we can see them again . . . ==> "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." [Revelation 7:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 356th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 355th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 356th day of 2018, can I just share with you again how much I love and miss my siblings, especially at this time of year? But I do thank God for the love we share under the same "Christmas Star" . . .==> "They asked, "Where is the King of the Jews Who has been born? We have seen His star in the East. We have come to worship Him." [Matthew 2:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 355th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 354th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 355th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that because He came, everything is already alright. . . ==> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." [John 3:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, and enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 354th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 353rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 354th day of 2018, please remember that YOU are God's "ulterior motive" for sending Jesus into the world. YOU are the "ulterior motive" for His birth, death, and resurrection . . . ==> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." [John 3:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, and enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 353rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 352nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 353rd day of 2018, it comes to my mind that there is nothing more important to me than a King at Christmas?. . . ==> "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." [Matthew 2:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 348th Day . . .

~ . . . So I've Been Thinking . . .

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and the love of family and friends. And we are better throughout the year for having become a child again at Christmas-time."  [Laura Ingalls-Wilder]

The 347th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 346th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 347th day of 2018, I lift up a prayer to those of you who, like me, are remembering special someones at this time. May God comfort you throughout this Christmas season . . . ==> "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." [Psalm 34:18] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and please enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 346th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 345th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 346th day of 2018, there's no need to blow out your neighbor's light in order for your own to shine. Get plugged into Jesus . . . ==> "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it." [John 1:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 344th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 343rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 344th day of 2018, as my heart and mind revisits His unfailing love for me, I grow weak and fall to my knees in worship . . . ==> "For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations." [Psalm 100:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 339th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 338th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 339th day of 2018, and as we enter the Christmas Season, I remind you of all those who are hurting, lost, and/or alone. And I welcome your joining me in letting them know they are loved. . . . ==> "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me." [Matthew 25:40] And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 334th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 333rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 334th day of 2018, and because I STILL want to see you smile, I'll share with you my 2wo-point sermon. Point 1: Things could always be worse. Point 2: But God! . . . ==> "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. But God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." [1 Cor. 10:13] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and enjoy a safe Christmas Season!]

The 333rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 332nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 333rd day of 2018, I don't know exactly WHEN He first considered me worthy. But I am so glad He did . . . ==> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." [John 3:17] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and enjoy a safe Christmas Season!]

The 332nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 331st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 332nd day of 2018, might I remind you that you can't run from a God who is not first and foremost chasing after you. Turn around . . . ==> "Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see how good God is. Blessed are you who run to Him." [Psalm 34:8 (MSG)] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and and enjoy a safe Christmas Season!]

The 331st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 330th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 331st day of 2018 don't even begin talking about putting Christ back into Christmas, without FIRST rediscovering the Christ of your Christianity . . . ==> "So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." [John 13:34] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and and enjoy a safe Christmas Season!]

The 330th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 329th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 330th day of 2018, I pray that you'll remember a babe, a girl, and a young man who spent a restless night in a dirty stable long ago, for you and for me . . . ==> “And she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” [Luke 2:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and continue to enjoy a safe Christmas Season.]

The 324th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 323rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! Just a reminder on this 324th day of 2018, that the closer I feel to my God, the closer I want to be . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 320th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 319th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 320th day of 2018, go ahead and take a step, even if you can't see the stairs . . . ==> “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." [Proverbs 3:6] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and enjoy a great weekend!]

The 319th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 318th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 319th day of 2018, I remind you that even for ME, life is not always good. BUT!! God is ALWAYS God. That alone makes my day . . . ==> "Know therefore that the LORD your God IS God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations . . ." [Deuteronomy 7:9] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 296th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 295th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 296th day of 2018, might I share with you that I find great joy in spending at least one day per week in the assembly of other Believers . . . ==> “One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.” [Psalm 27:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 290th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 289th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 290th day of 2018, allow me once again to encourage YOU, while I encourage ME . . . ==> “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” [Romans 8:37] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 289th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 288th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 289th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that God knows you and all of your imperfections, and still loves you more than you can love yourself . . . ==> "For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you." [Psalm 86:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 283rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 282nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 283rd day of 2018, might I remind you that when you have a great need for Christ, you have a great Christ for your needs . . . ==> ". . . for there is no other Name given under heaven by which we must be saved." [Acts 4:12] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. and be a Blessing!]

The 271st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 270th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 271st day of 2018, I'll remind you that no matter how deep the waters seem to flow over you, God is just as close as the mention of His name . . ==> "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance [Psalm 32:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and BE the Blessing!]

The 270th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 269th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 270th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that the same God Who parted the Red Sea is here for you and me. He still reigns over the now and the not yet . . . ==> "So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time." [Matthew 6:34] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and BE the Blessing!]

The 267th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 266th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 267th day of 2018, if you're still wounded on the battlefield, I reach out to encourage you with these words . . . ==> "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” [Deut. 31:6] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 262nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 261st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 262nd day of 2018, might I suggest that its always okay to not be okay. Just let go and let God . . . ==> "For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him." [Philippians 2:13] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 257th Day . . .

Psalm 73:26

The 256th Day . . .

Colossians 3:2

The 255th Day . . .

Ephesians 6:10

~ . . . The 254th Day . . .

I Chronicles 16:11

The 253rd Day . . .

Psalm 16:8

The 252nd Day . . .

Psalms 34:8

The 251st Day . . .

Isaiah 26:4

The 250th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 249th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 250th day of 2018, I encourage you to remember yesterday, live for today, and trust God for tomorrow . . . ==> “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” [Romans 8:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

A Challenge . . .

~ . . . I posted this a couple years ago. It's such a wonderful story of caring that I just want to share it with you again. In doing so, and as we seem to be growing more and more into a nation of uncaring people, I challenge you to reconnect with that better angel within yourself as you go into the weekend. God Bless . . .

The 249th Day . . .

II Thessalonians 3:5

The 248th Day . . .

II Corinthians 4:18

The 247th Day . . .

Proverbs 17:22

The 246th Day . . .

The 245th Day . . .

Romans 12:12

The 242nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 241st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 242nd day of 2018, realizing that I've had a lot of smiles and a lot of tears throughout my life, I look back and also realize how strong of a presence God's love has been through it all . . . ==> "Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." [Lamentations 3:22-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 239th Day . . .

Psalm 27:14

Check out @vsmelz’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/vsmelz/status/1034510644307996673?s=09

The 238th Day . . .

Zephaniah 3:17

The 237th Day . . .

I Corinthians 15:58

The 236th Day . . .

Psalm 193:13-14a

The 235th Day . . .

I Samuel 16:7

The 235th Day . . .

Proverbs 20:6

The 234th Day . . .

Zephaniah 3:17

The 233rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 232nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 233rd day of 2018, I still find great pleasure in telling you all I can about my Savior and His grace toward me . . . ==> “. . .The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me—to tell people the Good News about God's grace." [Acts 20:24] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 233rd Day . . .

Psalm 91:2

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The 232nd Day . . .

Hebrews 10:35

Interesting . . .

Read like the presidents: Obama's and Trump's summer reading lists https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/20/politics/barack-obama-reading-list-trnd/index.html

The 231st Day . . .

Psalm 23: 1-3

Romans 8:26

"Introduction To Keyboard" (For Beginners) with Lee Davis

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Regarding this video, !!NO RIGHTS ARE RESERVED BY ME!!

The 229th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 228th day. Good morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter. On this 229th day of 2018, my daughter, Leelee Tocute Bey, walked into my dreams last night. She didn't stay- just wandered through. She's fine. But still, just send up a prayer of support for her and her girls. Thanx!

The 229th Day . . .

Proverbs 18:22

The 228th Day . . .

II Corinthians 6:18

The 227th Day . . .

Isaiah 12:2

Proverbs 4:23

Isaiah 40:29

A Weekend Reminder

~ . . . Just a Weekend Reminder . . .
Life is a struggle at times,
But the God you serve is much bigger
Than the mess you're going through . . .
(. . . Just a Weekend Reminder . . .)

Proverbs 10:17

Jeremiah 31:3

Psalm 16:11

The 220th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 219th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 220th day of 2018, might I again suggest to you that true faith involves taking a step in faith, even when you can't see the stairs . . . ==> ". . . for there is no other Name given under heaven by which we must be saved." [Acts 4:12] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

Romans 10:17

The 214th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 213th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 214th day of 2018, I'm reminding myself that worse than committing the sin, is knowing the man who then watches me from my bathroom mirror . . . ==> "...He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; . . . And by His stripes we are healed.." [Isaiah 53:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another. And if you can't do great things, do the little things with great love, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

~ . . . Pausing to wish my Queen a Very Happy Birthday Celebration! And today is especially a day to celebrate, as God continues to bless our faithfulness to Him more and more.

"Your Love Is Strong" by Shane & Shane

The 194th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 193rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 194th day of 2018, I'm blown away by the knowledge that God's Love has always been relentlessly, almost recklessly, in pursuit of me . . . ==> "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." [Psalm 139:7-8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 192nd Day . . .

~ . . . So I've Been Thinking . . .
Loving my neighbor is easy, because
What Christ did FOR me is greater than
What anyone else can do TO me . . .
( . . . So I've Been Thinking . . .)

The 176th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 175th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 176th day of 2018, I remind you that it IS okay to feel beaten and broken at times. Just remember that God's love is always present, and always for you . . . ==> "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. . . ." [Isaiah 41:10a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Know You Are Loved!]

The 173rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 172nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 173rd day of 2018, might I suggest again that prayer is when you talk to God, but meditation is when you listen . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

Thank You!

~    Someone once said, "It’s okay if you don’t have too many friends. Just
one good friend is all it takes to make life worth living." Well, I just
need to take this moment now to thank ALL of you for being my
"One-Good-Friends". You took what would have been a rather dull birthday
and turned it into something to remember. As I stand forever grateful, I
shout "Thank You" from the deepest reaches of my heart for reminding me
that I wasn't alone. May God Bless You All!

The 172nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the
morning were the 171st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter!
On this 172nd day of 2018, I praise God for allowing me to celebrate
20,454 days of life! And I worship Him, knowing that it would not have
been possible if not for His grace . . . ==> "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." [Ephesians 2:8-9] [And as
you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice,
PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Celebrate Life!]

The 169th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 168th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 169th day of 2018, might I remind you that before you can HOLD ON to God, you've got to BE CLOSE to God . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." [Psalm 73:28] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Trust!]

The 165th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 164th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 165th day of 2018, I want to wish you a wonderful day, filled with everything that increases your joy, sets your heart and mind on Christ Jesus and keeps you SMILING ;) . . . ==> "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" [Philippians 4:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 159th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 158th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 159th day of 2018, as you face another week, I remind you that while God still calms the storms, sometimes He calms His child . . . ==> "He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul . . ." [Psalm 23:2-3a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 158th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 157th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 158th day of 2018, when you find that something in this life has knocked you to your knees, might I remind you that for the Christian, that's our battle stance . . . ==> "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." [Romans 8:37] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Victory!]

Great Are You Lord & Spontaneous - Amanda Cook - Bethel Music Worship

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 143rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 144th day of 2018, I'm thanking God for all He's done and continues to do in YOUR life. Yes, it even blesses me to see that God is blessing YOU! . . . ==> “Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.” [Psalm 98:1] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 143rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 142nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 143rd day of 2018, might I remind you that running away from God is the strongest evidence that He is chasing after you. He loves you. Turn around . . . ==> "Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see how good God is. Blessed are you who run to Him." [Psalm 34:8 (MSG)] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 136th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 135th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 136th day of 2018, I'll just quickly remind you that what breaks your heart also breaks the heart of God . . . ==> "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. And He saves those who are broken in spirit." [Psalm 34:18] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Listen!]

The 130th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 129th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 130th day of 2018, I'll say it again: Just because you're having a bad week, doesn't mean you have a bad life. If you're reading this today, you are blessed . . . ==> “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you." [1 Peter 5:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and be Blessed!]

The 129th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 128th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 129th day of 2018, forgive me for pausing to wish my son, Nathan Mells a Wonderful 19th Birthday. Wishing you a day filled with everything that brings you joy! . . . ==> "Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do." [Eccles. 9:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and BE a Blessing!]

The 128th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 127th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 128th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that sometimes we ARE the mountains we need to conquer . . . ==> "Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me." [Psalm 119:133] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and BE a Blessing!]

The 124th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 123rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 124th day of 2018, I need you to believe that there are more gifts in you, than those you have already discovered. . . ==> "Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." [1 Timothy 4:12] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and BE a Blessing!]

The 123rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 122nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 123rd day of 2018, I'm blown away by the knowledge that God's Love has always been relentlessly, almost recklessly, in pursuit of me . . . ==> "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." [Psalm 139:7-8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 122nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 121st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 122nd day of 2018, I still feel the closer I get to God, the closer I want and need to be . . . ==> "But as for me, it is good to be near God . . ." [Psalm 73:28a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 116th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 115th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 116th day of 2018, allow me to remind you that worrying does not take away tomorrow's pain. It only takes away today's joy. Try prayer. It works. . . ==> "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." [Isaiah 26:3] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 108th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 107th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 108th day of 2018, let me remind you that even now God is willing and able to rewrite every page of your life that you surrender to Him . . . ==> "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." [Isaiah 43:19] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 101st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 100th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 101st day of 2018, don't allow what you cannot do to get in the way of what God can . . . ==> "But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head." [Psalm 3:3] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 100th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 99th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 100th day of 2018, you already know God is good. But might I remind you that His goodness is even greater when you allow Him to BE good in His own time . . . ==> "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." [Isaiah 40:31] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 99th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 98th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 99th day of 2018, should circumstances remind you of your brokenness, then also be reminded that God continues to make all things new . . . ==> “It is because of the Lord’s loving-kindness that we are not destroyed for His loving-pity never ends. It is new every morning. He is so very faithful." [Lam. 3:22-23] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 93rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 92nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 93rd day of 2018, might I remind you that when you have a great need for Christ, you have a great Christ for your needs. You Matter . . . ==> "And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows." [Luke 12:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

March 31, 2018

~ . . . In Case I forget To Remember . . .
ANYone could die for my sins.
But ONLY One
Could RISE for my salvation . . .
( . . . In Case I Forget To Remember . . .)

The 89th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 88th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 89th day of 2018, I remind you that God is still in the "Stone-Rolled-Away" business. And He'll do whatever it takes to get His love to wherever you are . . . ==> “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." [Romans 5:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Worship!]

The 87th Day . . .

~ . .

. So the evening and the morning were the 86th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 87th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that SACRIFICE is the strongest evidence of LOVE . . . ==> "For God so loved (your name here) that He gave His one and only Son . . ." [John 3:16a] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Worship!]

The 86th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 85th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 86th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that no matter how many times we fail Him, His promises hold true . . . ==> "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out." [John 6:37] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

The 78th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 77th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 78th day of 2018, I challenge you again to trust God, knowing that His answers are wiser than your prayers . . . ==> "But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.'" [Psalm 31:14] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

The 73rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 72nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 73rd day of 2018, might I remind you that when you have a great need for Christ, you have a great Christ for your needs. You Matter . . . ==> "And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows." [Luke 12:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!]

The 68th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 67th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 68th day of 2018, allow me to again confess to you that I find myself needing Him on purpose. Especially on days like EVERY-day . . . ==> "And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." [Psalm 9:10] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Anticipate!] 🙏

The 67th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 66th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 67th day of 2018, might I suggest that no matter what type of hell seems to be ruling your life today, God is still in complete control . . . ==> "Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them.” [Hebrews 7:25] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Trust!] 🙏

The 66th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 65th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 66th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that God knows when you're "going under". And since He walks on water, you're in good hands . . . ==> "Why are you downcast, O my soul? And why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him For the help of His presence." [Psalm 42:5] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Trust!] 🙏

~ . . . You never knew it, Rev. Billy Graham, but when I was 10 years old, sitting on my Quimby Avenue back porch in Cleveland, OH, you led me to Christ. I never thanked you personally. But I will One Sweet Day. You see, I have a place in heaven, because YOU had a place on earth. And I'm so glad you did . . .

The 60th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 59th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 60th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that even when it seems all hope is lost, God deserves our praise and worship . . . ==> "Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face." [Job 13:15] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Trust!] 🙏

The 57th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 56th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 57th day of 2018, I'm still loving God ON PURPOSE, and He's still loving me BY DESIGN . . . ==> "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." [1 John 4:10] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and enjoy a great week!]

The 54th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 53rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 54th day of 2018, as I awaken to a brand new day, I'm reminded of His wonder and His everlasting love for me . . . ==> "For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth." [Psalm 47:2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and enjoy a great weekend!]

The 51st Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 50th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 51st day of 2018, my faith is still strengthened by what I see Him doing in the lives of others . . . ==> “I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” [Psalm 121:1-2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Expect!]

The 50th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 49th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 50th day of 2018, might I remind you that you'll never know how strong you are, until STRONG is all you have left to be . . . ==> "I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth." [Psalm 121:1-2] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE. PRAY for one another, Watch,Wait, and Expect!]

The 46th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 45th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 46th day of 2018, I encourage you to keep praying for that "something". You may not get what you ask for, but you'll find that God's answers are wiser than your prayers . . . ==> "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" [Psalm 34:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, Watch, Wait, and Expect a great day!]

The 29th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 28th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 29th day of 2018, I still can't find the words to express how I feel simply knowing that God loves even me . . . ==> "One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life," [Psalm 27:4] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 26th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 25th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 26th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that what's worse than prayer that seems unanswered, is prayer that was unoffered . . . ==> "Before they call I will answer, while they are still speaking I will hear." [Isaiah 65:24] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The Post | Official Trailer [HD]

~ . . . Just sat and watched "The Post". It's unimaginable how we as a nation are allowing ourselves to be pulled by the hairs of our noses into the repetition of such a dark time in our constitutional past. (Should I break that down slowly, or are you among those who already understand what we're going through?) [I dare you to watch "The Post"!]

The 22nd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 21st day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 22nd day of 2018, might I remind you that you'll never know how strong you are until STRONG is all you have left to be . . . ==> "I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being . . ." [Ephesians 3:16] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 15th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 14th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 15th day of 2018, might I remind you that our freedom of speech is not so much the ABILITY to speak as we want, as it is the RESPONSIBILITY to speak as we should . . . ==> "If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal." [1 Corinthians 13:1] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 12th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 11th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 12th day of 2018, allow me to remind you that God loves you not BECAUSE of who you are, but IN SPITE of who you are. That alone should set you free to love others unconditionally . . . ==> "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love." [1 John 4:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and Anticipate the Blessing!]

The 8th Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 7th day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 8th day of 2018, might I suggest to you that prayers are always answered for those who build their life on the Word of God . . . ==> "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." [John 15:7] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, PLEASE play nice, PRAY for one another, check on your neighbors, and enjoy a safe week!]

The 3rd Day . . .

~ . . . So the evening and the morning were the 2nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, FB, G+1, and Twitter! On this 3rd day of 2018, I want to once again welcome you into my world, inviting you to follow me throughout this new year. But only as I follow Christ. And together, let's show others that it's a journey worth taking . . . ==> “Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom should I send? Who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” [Isaiah 6:8] [And as you RESPECT and LOVE one another as hard as you can, please PLAY NICE, PRAY for one another, CHECK on your neighbors, and I'll be PRAYING for you throughout 2018.]