God's Way

As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Psalm 18:30-34

Some people think that belief in God is a crutch for weak people who cannot make it on their own. God is indeed a shield to protect us when we are too weak to face certain trials by ourselves, but he does not want us to remain weak. He strengthens, protects, and guides us in order to send us back into an evil world to fight for him. And then he continues to work with us, because the strongest person on earth is infinitely weaker than God and needs his help. David was not a coward; he was a mighty warrior who, even with all his armies and weapons, knew that only God could ultimately protect and save him. God promises to give us strength to meet challenges, but he does not promise to eliminate them. If he gave us no rough roads to walk, no mountains to climb, and no battles to fight, we would not grow. He does not leave us alone with our challenges, however. Instead, he stands beside us, teaches us, and strengthens us to face them.

God Bless you,

JH

The Eyes of the Lord

The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.

Psalm 33:18-22

This is not an ironclad guarantee that all believers will be delivered from death and starvation. Thousands of Christian saints have been beaten to death, whipped, fed to the lions, or executed. God can (and often miraculously does) delivers his followers from pain and death, though sometimes, for purposes known only to him, he chooses not to. When faced with these harsh realities, we must focus on the wise judgments of God. The writer was pleading for God's watchful care and protection. In times of crisis, we can place our hope in God.

God bless you,

JH

Eatmore Flax snacks (chewy Omega 3 bars)

I've never concerned myself with the benefits of Omega 3. I don't think I have a cholesterol problem, my skin is good.... omega 3 diets are for sick people and I'm NOT sick. I started eating yellow flax because it looks good, and when I put it in my FLAX SNAPS or in these chewy bars it is so GOOD I can't stop eating it.

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup corn syrup
1 tbsp margarine
3 cups roasted yellow flax
1 cup raisins

Heat the corn syrup,sugar, and margarine together over a low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the peanut butter. Remove from heat and mix in the flax and raisins. Roll out on a greased cookie sheet, cut with a pizza cutter. Refrigerate.

The Truth

My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 2:2-3

By "they" Paul was referring to the young Christians of Colosse and Laodicea. Paul knew that as young Christians, many of them would be steered away from the faith by false teachings and heresy. It was Paul's intention through this letter to remind the church what it's purpose was: to encourage fellow Christians to remain true to the faith, to hold on to their very strength in Christ and to carry on His work by sharing the Good News with others. That reminder is as important today as it was when Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians. We must encourage one another through all types of trials, to stand firm, to stand in the gap for one another in love, and to continue to profess the Good News of Jesus Christ, even when, especially when, it is unpopular to do so. People need to hear the Truth.

God bless you,

JH

God Is With You

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my the victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

God chose Israel through Abraham because he wanted to, not because the people deserved it. Although God chose the Israelites to represent him to the world, they failed to do this; as a result God sent them into captivity. Now all believers are God's chosen people through Jesus Christ, and all share the responsibility of representing him to the world. One day, God will bring all his faithful people together. We need not fear, because God is with us, God has established a relationship with us, and God gives us assurance of his strength, help, and the victory over sin and death. He is there when we don't see him. He is there when we don't recognize his presence in the circumstances of our lives. We have been granted victory. We have been granted strength. It is up to us to receive it.

God Bless you,

JH

Blessed part 3

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the councel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 1:1-3

There is simple wisdom in these verses-the more we delight in God's presence, the more fruitful we are. When Scripture says, "whatever he does prospers," it does not mean immunity from failure or difficulties. Nor is the guarantee of health, wealth, and happiness. What the Bible means by prosperity is this: when we apply God's wisdom, the fruit (the results) we bear will be good and receive God's approval. Just as a tree soaks up water and bears luscious fruit, we also are also to soak up God's Word, producing actions and attitudes that honor God. To achieve anything worthwhile, we must have God's Word in our hearts.

God bless you,

JH

Blessed part 2

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the councel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Psalm 1:1-3

This "law of the Lord" means all of Scripture: the first five books of Moses, the Prophets, and all other writings. The more we know the whole scope of God's Word, the more resources we will have to guide us in our daily decisions. You can learn how to follow God by meditating on his Word. Meditating means spending time reading and thinking about what you have read. It means asking yourself how you could change so you're living as God wants. Knowing and meditating on God's Word are the first steps toward applying it to your everyday life. If you want to follow God more closely, you must know what He says.

God Bless you,

JH