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I awakened to a wonderful day, the sun shining, breeze blowing; changing leaves are showing their colours, through the evergreens everywhere. Soon the brightness of Autumn, beautiful Autumn will be everywhere; Much like God's presence is everywhere, we actually cannot see Him, but in His creation,the mighty hand, yes, powerful hand of God is clearly seen. That is why in past writings I wrote, words like "God is near"and "My God is real", because He is in all creation, and when we see love for fellow men, we see God because He is love, 1 John chapter four verses seven through eleven, and in verse eighteen we are told, there is no fear in love, so let's walk, and talk with Jesus leading by His Holy Spirit. Now let's turn to chapter five and meditate, study verses one through four, where we, are encouraged to be over comers in faith, yes,our faith in Christ; OH,what a glorious day, that Fall day in nineteen and fifty-eight, when Jesus by His precious blood...

Christ is the only Son of God, He is my guide as I travel this sod. Christ is  my shelter in the rain and my strength in pain. He is my light, when the world seems so dark, and when I am down, and feeling low, to the comfort of Christ, I can go. Christ gives me, mercy and grace, and on the cross, He took my place, by His blood, He redeemed my soul, and by His Spirit, He controls. Christ is my Savior, and my friend, a friendship that will never end. I am looking toward that day, when Christ will wipe my tears and pain away. This is what Christ means to me,  He is my friend and Savior, for all eternity! ~Winston Staples

Philippians 4:4-9 King James Version 4  Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. 5  Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6  Be careful for nothing;   but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever  things are true,  whatsoever things  are honest,  whatsoever things  are just,  whatsoever things  are pure,  whatsoever things  are lovely,  whatsoever things are  of good report;  if  there be any virtue,  and if there  be any praise,   think on these things. 9  Those  things,  which  ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

23  The  Lord  is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3  He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the  Lord  for ever.

WATCH OUT Watch out for the devil, the father of lies, he will sneak up and kick you, and make your soul cry. Watch out for the devil, he will fill you with doubt, he will use all his power, to keep God’s light out. Watch out for the devil, that deceiver, that fraud, he will do all he can, to keep you from God. Watch out for the devil, he is lurking, around the bend, doing all his dirty work, to his very end. Cheer up my friends, there is an answer, for the devil’s snares; His name is Jesus, He loves you and cares. He shed His blood on Calvary’s tree, and arose the third day, so we could be free. So trust in Jesus, my Redeemer, and my friend; He will keep you safe, on Him you can depend. ~ Winston Staple

WORDS words are special, powerful indeed, they can sooth a broken heart, when positive words we feed. Words spoken wisely, help heal broken souls; words guide our foot steps, as we walk toward our goals. Words spoken carelessly. wound innocent hearts; once spoken, cannot be retrieved; We may say we are sorry, but forgiveness is hard to receive. Think before we speak, this our motto be, use words to lift others up, giving them dignity. ~ Winston Staples

 Today is another beautiful day God has given us; Sometimes we look around and enjoy the beauty of His creation so much and forget His love, grace and mercy for each of us and His desire to fellowship with us. When I think about God's mercy Psalm 136 comes to mind anI share it now. Psalm 136 King James Version 136  O give thanks unto the  Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2  O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3  O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4  To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5  To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6  To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7  To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: 8  The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: 9  The moon and stars to rule by night...

Colossians 3:10-17 King James Version 10  And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11  Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12  Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13  Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14  And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15  And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17  And whatsoever ye ...

THE HAWK! I see an old hawk, perched in an old maple tree, standing tall like I used to be. That old hawk looks to an fro, trying to decide, what direction to go; it’s eyes, slowly scans the grass below, seeking to see lunch, and down it will go. We as sinners are like that hawk; We scan worldly things, our desires to fulfill, seeking something for happiness, and seeing what’s over the next hill. I was like that, then one fall, a special preacher came to call. He spoke from God’s word, about Heaven and Hell, and if I should die where would I dwell? The next evening when the invitation, call to come to the front was given; I decided to follow Jesus, the only way to Heaven. Since that night in 1958, I like that old hawk scanned for food; I scan God’s word everyday to find wisdom, and ask His Holy Spirit to guide my steps safely along life’s highway. Thank you Jesus for giving to me, Your Great Salvation so free! ~Winston Staples

Psalm 149-150 King James Version 149  Praise ye the  Lord . Sing unto the  Lord  a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2  Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3  Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4  For the  Lord  taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 5  Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 6  Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; 7  To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; 8  To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 9  To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the  Lord . 150  Praise ye the  Lord . Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firma...

Many dark clouds Are in the sky today. Soon the sky will clear, The sun will drive Those dark clouds away. Someone’s life, May be stormy today, Their soul dark, Their spirit gray; God wants their heart, Their heart to be clear And to know He is near. He wants them to invite His Son, Jesus to come in, So the soul will rejoice, In the SON SHINE Forever with Him.

 Psalm 104: 33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have being.

 Looking out my window, on this beautiful Sunday morning, clouds are few in the baby blue sky, God's sun is beaming down, melting the snow from the ground. My thoughts wonder off, into spiritual thoughts;  these words come into mind, O, there is a place I long to be, where there are no bad storms; no tornadoes, blizzards or rain, only cloudless blue skies we see; A place without sorrow and pain. only Christ and His faithful followers, those washed in the blood of the LAMB; A land without heartaches and cares. Thank you Father for your word, and teaching us to praise you and pray. Thank you for saving our souls, by your once and only perfect sacrifice at Calvary! Thank you for answering our prayers, and guiding our steps on the highway, straight beautiful road to Heaven, and praise God, we soon will be there! We love you and want to serve you, and look at your wonderful face; made possible by God's amazing Grace. O, thank you for victory as we finish the race! ~Winston Staples

The Walk of Remembrance I walked into the woods that day, wondering what I might see, I just got over the knoll and I saw ten white tailed deer in a small cedar grove; They had their ears standing straight trying to figure out what I might be. In an old maple tree a woodpecker tapped a tune for me; There were two crows perched on a high branch keeping a watch on me. Caw, caw, caw, they proclaimed as they fly away. Off to my right a Nuthatch crept upside down, showing off for the woodpecker and chick -a- dees. Over my head a large hawk was soaring in circles, it's keen eyes searching below to see something for lunch. As I watch nature's beauty my mind travels back to the book of Genesis where God spoke all these things into being, except mankind, mankind was moulded by God's hands from the dust on the ground and God breathed life into man. I stood in awe of all these beautiful things around me that God made for us to enjoy, then I bent down and gave thanks unto God the Creat...

March 21, 2023  I woke up blurry eyed, I saw a beautiful sunny morning, as I looked outside; a special morning to kneel, on our knees and pray. I thank Him for His Salvation; I thank Him for His Holy Spirit, that guides us through our day. The snow is beginning to melt, soon the green grass will grow; God will send the song birds, to sing for you and me. O, how I love to hear, the robins sing, cheer up,cheer up, wake up and enjoy spring. So let's rejoice in God's Salvation plan, through His Son's finished work, as He hanged on the tree; baring yours and my sin. Yes, we are washed clean, by the precious blood of Jesus, God's only begotten Son. By believing in Christ's death, burial and resurrection; We have life for eternity, O, what a VICTORY! ~Winston Staples

 February is quickly passing, and the sun shines brighter everyday, the days are getting longer; giving us more time to see God's creation. I watch the squirrels, woodpeckers and chick-a-dees, as they come and feast across the way. It is about two months to Easter, the week end we remember the ransom, God paid for our sin. God's only SON hung on that old rugged cross, and took on our sin by shedding HIS precious blood, that washes us whiter than snow. Thank you my Heavenly Father, for sending Jesus to ransom us, and to share your victory over sin and death. Thank you Jesus for your sunshine, that comes flooding through the dark clouds, those clouds of sin and gloom, giving victory over Satan,sin and tomb. ~Winston Staples

Psalm 121-124 King James Version 121  I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2  My help cometh from the  Lord , which made heaven and earth. 3  He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4  Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5  The  Lord  is thy keeper: the  Lord  is thy shade upon thy right hand. 6  The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. 7  The  Lord  shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 8  The  Lord  shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. 122  I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the  Lord . 2  Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. 3  Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: 4  Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the  Lo...

Psalm 1-2 King James Version 1  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2  But his delight is in the law of the  Lord ; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4  The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6  For the  Lord  knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. 2  Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2  The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the  Lord , and against his anointed, saying, 3  Let ...