A critical spirit is like poison ivy - it only takes a little contact to spread its poison - II Timothy 2:16-17 - But shun profane and vain babblings; for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth a canker; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus.

He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass. - Matthew 6:14 - For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

If you don't want the fruits of sin stay out of the devil's orchard. -- I Thessalonians 5:22 -- Abstain from all appearance of evil.

If you feel "dog tired" at night, maybe it's because you "growled" all day! - Romans 12:18 - If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

It's not the outlook but the uplook that counts. -- Hebrews 12:2 - Looking unto l Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Don't be afraid of pressure. Remember that pressure is what turns a lump of coal into a diamond. -- James 1:3-4 - Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

The most valuable gift you can give another is a good example. ---- John 13:15 - for I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Pick your friends but not to pieces. ---- Proverbs 25:18 -- A man that beareth false witness against his neibor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

He who throws dirt loses ground. --- Ephesians 4:25 - Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor:for we are members one of another.

God can heal a broken heart, but he has to have all the pieces. ------ Proverbs 23:26 - My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

PROVERBS 29:20 - Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

PROVERBS 29:22 - An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth In transgression.

ETERNAL HOPE May the God of our eternal hope, fill you with endless love and peace may you find your true happiness for He is right within your reach. May His joy descend around you, like a beam falling from the sun may you be bathed in the serenity of the love from His begotten Son. May His hope fill you to the brim, with everlasting gladness and delight may you join paradise’s jubilation and come to know His saving light. May you know the calm of His grace, and the abounding sense of bliss may you give your heart to Jesus so heaven you will not miss. May Jesus fill you with His strength, and with the Holy Spirit’s power may you come to know the truth and accept His love for you this hour! ~~~~~~~~~ Romans 15:13 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” King James Version by Public Domain Copyright 2014 Revised 2024 Deborah Ann Belka ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

One beautiful Sunday morning, a priest announced to his congregation: "My good people, I have here in my hands four sermons... a $100 sermon that lasts five minutes, a $50 sermon that lasts fifteen minutes, a $10 sermon that lasts a full hour, and a coin sermon that lasts till noon. "Now, we'll take the collection to see which one you want."

Everyday we need to be, to God thankful every we need to show just why we're grateful. We need to praise Him, for His enduring love we need to thank Him for His blessing from above. Everyday we need to be, thankful for all things everyday we need thank Him for the peace He brings. We need to show Him, our heartfelt gratefulness for His everlasting mercy and His thoughtfulness. Everyday we need to be, appreciative and grateful to our Lord and Savior we need to be thankful! ~~~~~~~~ Psalm 118:29 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. King James Version Public Domain Copyright 2024 Deborah Ann Belka ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Lord, in the shadow, of Your mighty wings my praise to You I am going to sing. I am going to rejoice, as with You I soar my heartfelt thanks out of me will pour. For You have been, my helper constantly keeping my trust in You from becoming wobbly. Your feathers kept me, safe from all harm shielding me from each and every storm. Lord, in the shadow, of Your mighty wings You encourage me to rise above all things! ~~~~~~~~ Psalm 63:7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. King James Version Public Domain Copyright 2024 Deborah Ann Belka ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Under God’s wings, I am protected never do I feel . . . unloved or neglected. For He offers to me, a safe warm place where under His feathers I’m covered in His grace. Under God’s wings, is where I’m secure for His mercy He gives so that I may endure. For He brings to me, rest, comfort and care and the strength to do for Him whatever I dare. Under God’s wings, is where I will abide for a refuge to me He shall forever provide! ~~~~~~~~ Psalm 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. King James Version Public Domain Copyright 2023 Deborah Ann Belka ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Lord, I was created, to worship You to bring You pleasure in all that I do. To show to You, my gratefulness with a heart filled with thankfulness. Lord, I was made, to bring You respect to honor You so we may connect. To glorify You, in all that I say to give You praise every single day. Lord, I was created, to always worship You so I may bring You the glory You are due! ~~~~~~~~ Psalm 29:1-2 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. King James Version Public Domain Copyright 2024 Deborah Ann Belka

Lord, I was created, to worship You to bring You pleasure in all that I do. To show to You, my gratefulness with a heart filled with thankfulness. Lord, I was made, to bring You respect to honor You so we may connect. To glorify You, in all that I say to give You praise every single day. Lord, I was created, to always worship You so I may bring You the glory You are due! ~~~~~~~~ Psalm 29:1-2 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. King James Version Public Domain Copyright 2024 Deborah Ann Belka

Come all my friends, come one and all . . . let’s gather together and let our praise fall. Let’s make a noise, to God that’s joyful let’s sing why we are thankful and hopeful. Let’s loudly proclaim, our love for Him let’s tell why our cups overflow from the brim Let’s sing of our salvation, the Rock of our strength lets not keep our elation from others at arms-length. Come all my friends, let us all assemble so to the world . . . Jesus we may resemble! ~~~~~~~~ Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” King James Version Public Domain Copyright 2017 Deborah Ann Belka

Nothing will stop me, from praising the Lord nothing will halt me not man, nor sword. I will give Him my thanks, wherever I go my gratitude for Him I will proudly show. I will not be muzzled, not by law, nor by rule my thanks I'll release even if called a fool. Among the masses, God I will praise my gratitude for Him I will always raise. Nothing will stop me, my praise I will offer though I know I will . . . face many a scoffer! ~~~~~~~~ Psalm 109:30 With my mouth I will give great thanks to the Lord; I will praise him in the midst of the throng. King James Version Public Domain Copyright 2024 Deborah Ann Belka

Lord, may I be thankful, today and all year though may praise and thanksgiving come daily from me to You. May I be made aware of, all You have done for me may I not lose my gratitude or the love I have for Thee. May I sing each morning, a symphony of my praise may I lift up my whole heart as my gratitude I raise. May I always remember, the blessings You have given may I forever be mindful why I have been forgiven. Lord, may I be thankful, to You in every single way may praise be on my lips . . . every moment of my day! ~~~~~~~ Psalm 9:1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. King James Version by Public Domain Copyright 2014 Revised 2021 Deborah Ann Belka

GIRAFFES IN ANTIGRAVITY SUITS (Friday Church News Notes, November 29, 2024, www.wayoflife.org fbns@wayoflife.org, 866-295-4143) The following is from CreationMoments.com, October 23, 2024: “On previous ‘Creation Moments’ we have talked about some of the wonderful designs that help make the giraffe possible. The giraffe has a strong heart to pump blood all the way up to its head and strong arteries to withstand the high blood pressure needed to carry the blood to its head. We have also talked about the giraffe’s so called ‘wonder net,’ which is a network of blood vessels that helps to stabilize the blood pressure in the giraffe’s head even when it raises and lowers its head. But modern science continues to uncover engineering wonders that enable the giraffe to keep blood flowing evenly to its brain and keep blood from pooling in its legs. Researchers have discovered that giraffes, unlike human beings, have a valve in the jugular vein. But these valves work in the wrong direction to help blood stay in the head. Instead, they close when a giraffe lowers its head, preventing used blood from backing up into the brain. And how does a giraffe, which stays on its feet all day, keep blood from pooling in its legs? Scientists have found that the skin on a giraffe’s legs is very tight fitting. When a giraffe walks, its muscle movement within that tight skin actually helps pump used blood out of the legs. If life owed its existence to chance and genetic mistakes, we wouldn’t have any giraffes today. But what a wonder of God’s design these stately creatures are! Notes: Pedley, T.J., ‘How giraffes prevent oedema,’ Nature, 29:3, p. 13.”