Has God ever convicted you about abbreviating?

Instead of saying, “Thanks,” say,

“Thank YOU.”

Instead of saying, “Love ya,” or “Love you,” say

“I love you.”

No?

Well I was just convicted once again.

Lonnie

“After the Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw passed an ordinance requiring heads of households to keep a firearm in their homes, residential burglaries there dropped by 89 percent.”

Thomas Sowell

The Thomas Sowell Reader p.82

Basic Books 2011

“The hope lies not in the restoration of

America’s former grandeur,

but in restoration of America’s original purpose as

‘one nation under God.'”

Bill Bright/John N. Damoose

Red Sky In The Morning p.40

New Life Publications 1998

“Have you witnessed God’s power in the past?

Experienced His pardon?

Enjoyed His presence?

He who carried you this far isn’t going to drop you now.”

Robert J. Morgan, “The Red Sea Rules,” p.13; W Publishing 2014

” . . . July 7, 2016 . . . shooting tragedy in which five Dallas police officers were killed and nine injured while, ironically, protecting thousands who were protesting police that day.”

Andy McQuitty

The Way to Brave p.48

Moody Press 2018

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:43-44 NIV

“We want to be such a blessing to our neighbors that,

if money problems ever made us shut our doors,

people in our parish would raise funds to keep us in business.”

Andy Crouch (quoted)

The Way To Brave p. 48

Moody Press 2018

“Jesus was always taking careful note of people,

recognizing not only their deep need but also their inner beauty.”

Andy McQuitty

The Way To Brave p.44

Moody Press 2018

Coronavirus,

Political Intentions,

Opinions,

Good News–Bad News.

I can deal with it. Unvarnished.

Not pre-chewed for easier consumption.

Not exaggerated to make sure I get the point.

I have been SO frustrated. I understand that some players, in today’s current events, are doing their best to unravel the facts, themselves. But many seem to have an A-G-E-N-D-A.

Jesus, I begged, I just want The Truth!

Know what He said?

“I AM the way, THE TRUTH, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

John 14:6

I’ve got Jesus.

I’ve got The Truth.

He Has Everything Else!

EverDependent,

lonnie

“People in need must see people who care in order to recognize there is a God who also cares.

. . . . . . .

A government program will not, and should not, be expected to reveal the love of God.”

James Robison The Stream p. 183

Lest we feel that we aren’t far from neediness ourselves,

“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12 NIV

Sometimes, a smile, hug or an attentive ear does wonders. Othertimes, the little we have to share can be just what someone needs to spark hope.

To the God Who multiplies loaves and fishes,

lonnie

“Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind.”

Jeremiah 17:5

It’s so easy to trust the plans and promises of men.

Why?

Think about it.

They aren’t so good at keeping promises—–

Partly, I’m sure, because they do not possess the ability (the power) to do so.

God, You don’t lack the power, nor the love. Your love toward us is perfect and unfailing.

EverDependent on Him,

lonnie