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Got Salt?

   April 28, 2025  Leave a Comment on Got Salt? 0 Likes 1 Views
 Are you “salty” enough?..


Salt can change, preserve, and add value to what it touches. 


But it is up to us to use it—or not…. 


We can use way too much salt and that can be bad for our health as well as those we cook for. 


We can also ignore or choose not to use salt and that can also have negative effects on us and others. 


We are given talents and gifts to use. 


Like “salt” we can use these way too much or not at all. 


How are you choosing to use the “SALT” of talents and gifts in your life? 


Are you changing, adding value, preserving, or just not using it?..


Check your experience…


“Keep on the firing line of life with these motives and God will keep you unharmed.” Big Book pg. 102


 Lord let us use the salt of the gifts and talents You give us to enhance our lives and others, AMEN.


“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?” Matthew 5:13


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Inner Net

   April 27, 2025  Leave a Comment on Inner Net 0 Likes 2 Views
The “inner-net’ connection… 


Plugged in, wired, and networked are terms we associate with our communications these days. 


I am just glad I no longer need to figure out how to “interface” with folks! 


 Wi-Fi and internet are the connections we seem to chase the most these days as we rely more and more on social media to get our “message” out there to “build our brand”. 


 It sure feels like we need to constantly be networking ourselves to others in order to stay connected in today’s world. 

How do we stay plugged in to the things that keep us grounded, stable, and secure? 


What about our internal connection to God and the Holy Spirit? 


I am grateful that I have been shown and taught to seek quiet time daily, and even hourly at times, to connect with God to stabilize my heart and quiet my mind. 


When I do this, I become grounded and connected in the right way that makes my day go in the direction it needs to instead of more out of control. 


How are you keeping your inner connection solid?.. 


Check your experience… 


“In nearly all cases, their ideals must be grounded in a power greater than themselves,” Big Book pg. xxviii 


Lord, let us seek Your grace and guidance daily to be grounded securely in your will and not fall victim to the illusions of worldly clamors, AMEN. 


“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15


Have a blessed day Y’all! 

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New Mindset

   April 24, 2025  Leave a Comment on New Mindset 0 Likes 5 Views
Change your mind… 


Have you ever noticed how much our minds tend to magnify the things that are fear driven? 


It’s human nature for this to happen but it’s sad to see so many of us get caught up in these delusions that are created in our minds as we hold onto these thoughts and let them grow in size and strength. 


There is no need to become a prisoner of our fears. 


We can break free of fear’s hold on us by simply changing our minds. 


Try it! 

The next time you find yourself being held hostage by fear….


 Ask the Holy Spirit (prayer) to remove the fear and replace it with the thought of helping someone else. 


Give it a try! 


You can do it and as always… 


Check your experience!.. 

“At once, we commence to outgrow fear.” Big Book pg. 68

Lord let us use our faith to replace the fear that tries to “divert our minds, AMEN. 

 “…be made new in the attitude of your minds;” Ephesians 4:23 


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Guard Your Heart

   April 23, 2025  Leave a Comment on Guard Your Heart 0 Likes 6 Views

GUARD YOUR HEART!
We have many things in our lives that keep us safe and protected from harm.  
From the clothes we wear to protect us from the elements to the various things in our homes, cars, and jobs, like locks, safety glass, and fire-retardant materials, we are surrounded by protection and security. 
It’s so common and a part of our culture that we seldom think about it. 

What about our hearts?  
I don’t mean the healthy food we are supposed to eat and the daily exercise we are supposed to participate in that keeps out tickers physically healthy. 

What are we doing to protect our hearts from the worldly influences that can cause us to make bad decisions based on illusions of material things that spark the pride and greed of our self -will?  
How are you guarding your heart from these influences?.. 
Check your experience… 

“Here was something at work in a human heart which had done the impossible.” Big Book pg. 11 

Lord, let us guard our hearts from the illusions of this world by focusing on Your Will, Word, and Truth, AMEN.

 “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 ‘Have a blessed day Y’all! 

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Why is it Good Friday?

   April 18, 2025  Leave a Comment on Why is it Good Friday? 0 Likes 13 Views
So why is it called GOOD Friday and not Friday MOURNING?.. 


If today is the day that Jesus died on the cross, what is so good about that? 


Because of something so very bad happening on this day, we have all received something eternally and forever good. 


The tragedy and horror of Jesus’ death followed 2 days later with His resurrection resulted in the eternal and everlasting opportunity for anyone and everyone who turns to God, through Jesus Christ, to be forgiven from their sins and to receive eternal life. 


So the great part of today is that what happened long ago can give anyone who asks eternal life. 


Those of us who believe and receive this know from our experience of getting to know Jesus through His Word and because the Holy Spirit enters our life and shows us a whole new way to think and live…. 


Check your experience …. 


“To us, the Realm of Spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek.” Big Book pg. 46. 


Lord, thank you for the ultimate sacrifice for our sins to give us eternal life, AMEN. 


“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Do Good for Others

   April 14, 2025  Leave a Comment on Do Good for Others 0 Likes 10 Views
Whether we realize it or not, we are around people in need every day. 


Some are in our lives daily, and others we encounter randomly, or so it seems. 


Now the needs can go from a helping hand, to a warm meal, to just a kind word and a smile. 


What a difference we can make as followers of Christ, who have experienced His love, by doing good and sharing His grace with others that He so freely and unconditionally gives us…


Check your experience. .. 


“Helping others is the foundation stone” Big Book pg. 97 


Lord let the eyes of our hearts remain open to see the needs of others as we go about our day, AMEN. 


“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Giving or Sharing?

   April 12, 2025  Leave a Comment on Giving or Sharing? 0 Likes 10 Views
Something to share instead of give…. 


It seems from the time we can walk; we are taught that it’s good to share with others. 


Somehow as the years go by and we become adults this spiritual principle gets twisted in our communications as well as our understanding to become it’s good to give. 


Now maybe your experience is different from mine, but I feel there is a huge difference between giving and sharing. 


We give to get. 


We share to help. 


I give my time to my employer to get a paycheck. 


I give money to retailers to get their goods and services. 


However, I share my heart, my resources, money, and time with others in an effort to help and be of service. 


One of the great benefits of sharing is the unexpected blessings I get. 


My heart fills with humble joy each time I am given a opportunity to help and share with others. 


Are you giving or sharing?… 


Check your experience… 


“Helping others is the foundation stone” Big Book pg. 97 


Lord, let our hearts look to see how we can share to help others and not just give to get, AMEN. 


 “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16 


Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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A Good Information Source

   April 11, 2025  Leave a Comment on A Good Information Source 0 Likes 14 Views
Consider the source…. 


It’s pretty easy these days to learn just about anything on the internet. 


What is interesting to me is that our whole culture seems to be adapting to this form or information gathering. 


While this is helpful to have instant access, it can also be harmful at times if we don’t consider the source. 


Most information is fueled by a person or host site. 


Depending on what their preferences and opinions are, it seems the facts can be twisted to carry the message they want to share. 


Our current political climate is a great example. 


I will share what I have learned from personal experience and that is this simple fact…

Just because it’s on the internet, TV, or radio, does not mean it’s true! 


Jesus gave us a great example of dealing with His era of social media when He walked the earth with His statement about casting the first stone. 


Please do yourself a favor and consider the source of the information you are gathering before you form your opinions and, as always,.. 


Check your experience … 


“but we let God be the final judge.” Big Book pg. 70 


Lord, let us look at our actions, efforts, and behaviors and leave the judging of others up to you, AMEN. 


“Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” John 8:7 


 Have a blessed day Y’all! 


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Who Are You Following?

   April 10, 2025  Leave a Comment on Who Are You Following? 0 Likes 13 Views
Watch who and what you follow… 




 Remember playing follow the leader as a child? 


While it was a fun game, it only required action to do what the leader did and not much thought was needed. 


Sadly we do this with some parts of our lives as adults. 


Some of us don’t give much thought to who we associate with, what we are doing privately, professionally, and even spiritually. 


Perhaps it’s different for you, but I have blindly followed only to end up in some bad situations due to my lack of participating with my mind and heart. 


The challenge God gives us daily is to build relationships with Him through Jesus, His Word, and fellowship with other believers. 


How is this working out for you?…


Check your experience… 


“Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your present circumstances!” Big Book pg 100 


Lord, let us stop the pattern of blindly following others and look to see what is good, AMEN. 


 “My dear friend, do not follow what is bad; follow what is good. The one who does good belongs to God. But the one who does evil has never known God.” 3 John 1:11 


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Suffering From Terminal Uniqueness

   April 9, 2025  Leave a Comment on Suffering From Terminal Uniqueness 0 Likes 14 Views
Suffering from terminal uniqueness…


 
Have you ever noticed how different it feels when you are faced with an unusual experience or uneasy situation?
 
 Now perhaps it’s different for you, but this selfish head of mine tries to make me feel isolated and alone and justify all the wrong elements that go against my moral fibers and character.
 
It’s like my head is trying to get me to turn my back on my faith and give in to those old ways that brought me nothing but chaos, calamity, and crisis.
 
The blessing I have is that when I face these experiences or situations today, my heart gently reminds me almost immediately of the Holy Spirit within me and that I am not alone.
 
I find that when I share these times with others walking the spiritual path with me that they have also experienced things of this nature, and I am not terminally unique!
 
Are you allowing your head to isolate you from your heart and others?..
 
Check your experience…
 
“But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.” Big Book pg. 17
 
Lord, let us look in our hearts for your Spirit and rely on our faith and fellowship with others to immunize us from terminal uniqueness, AMEN.
 
 “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
 
Have a blessed day Y’all!