Day 89 Seeds of Truth

3/30/202

 Last week was particularly challenging, and I struggled to keep up with some things. Yesterday something happened that upset me, because it seems as if (and I should already expect this) the enemy was listening to conversations, biding his time to attack. So this morning I decided that I would shut myself in with the Lord, cut off the cell phone to avoid the texts and any unpleasant or demanding phone calls. I wanted to focus on Jesus. I  had decided that I would attend church with my Jesus Image family online, since I've been missing it lately. It is a Jesus people church in Orlando, Florida led by Michael and Jessica Koulianos. Yesterday I described what God had spoken to the Jacob Tent family of believers about welcoming in the presence of Holy Spirit and allowing Him to linger, not putting God in a box or limiting what He wants to do by rushing to do the next thing. Jesus Image does that so well, and they teach and train young people, and some older students, how to love Jesus.

They had just returned from a few days in Orange County, California, training and ministering. Today they were commissioning students from Jesus School to go out into communities or other nations and share the love of Christ. The missions teams are going to the Middle East and Germany, and others will be in Phoenix, California, Georgia, and Houston. Each year they do this, and the students are so excited and full of the love of Jesus. The kids were likened to seeds being sown on fertile soil all over the world with revival coming. I would have loved to have had a church like this growing up and for my children. So many things I missed, and they missed, and it is so important for children to know they are made in the image of God, and He has a plan and purpose for their lives. In fact, we all need to be encouraged that we have a place in this world.

There were many who were baptized in the morning service, and Michael always asks them why they want to be baptized. The responses are so heart felt and never rehearsed. There are tears and joy and celebration. The little children are taught early about the love of God in a depth most churches do not feel a young one can understand. They respond that they want to surrender to Jesus and give Him all their love. I was like that, except my training was pretty much on my own, except when I asked questions of teachers and read books. I was so blessed to have school teachers who also attended my church when I was a child and young teenager. I learned so much at the feet of Jesus after I was older. I had an insatiable curiosity, and I still do, except now, it's hunger I feel. I'll be beginning a new study about the Courts of Heaven with a prayer group beginning Tuesday. It is in short bites using a 365 devotional. I wish we could have started in January, but I am excited to walk through it with other intercessors. It's called "April Showers Bring May Flowers" with the Her Voice Movement. I'm not sure what our effort will encounter, but I love learning and growing. We will be studying the book of Daniel, and we will be following his example of prayer and praying multiple times a day. 

Tonight I also attended the evening service at Jesus Image. Prior to Michael teaching in the morning service, he said "It feels like heaven here. Isn't that wonderful?!" I can feel the presence of the Lord even here in my room. Tonight was the same. The worship lifted us to the throne room of God. The speaker was Sister Nechama of the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary, and she spoke from her heart on how the gift of repentance opens eyes to see the suffering of the Father and Jesus on the cross dying for our sins. She spoke about how God's heart hurts when people do not accept His love and seeing His Son endure the suffering on the cross. It must have broken His heart to see His Son taking the sins of the world onto His shoulders, yet God had to turn away, because He is holy. 

Sister Nechama also shared about the modern day martyrs of our faith mentioning those who recently died in the Congo and a detailed account of some of the hostages released from Hamas torture recently. She shared the testimonies of some who shared that they survived the day to day torment by choosing the path of faith in one way or another. Some had not even been believers in God or even in the synagogue, yet they had divine encounters that helped them endure, so they could come back and tell others. I am so grateful that someone cares so much for my dear family in Israel.

My day was full, and the attack from the enemy came again, but I remain standing strong. I'm not sure why I seem to bother the enemy so much, but I imagine it's better me than someone else. I thank God for the gift of repentance and for His great love. Learn to spend time waiting for Him to speak, to talk friend to Friend. We miss so much when we try to do it alone.

Shalom.

Day 88 The Father is Waiting

 

3/29/2025

 

Many years ago when the Covid plague hit the country, followed by mandates, fear, and ultimate chaos, my thought was "as in the days of Noah." Each time something new happened, and I saw very little response from the church, my thoughts were the same. Each time something else happened, like clockwork I might add, my response, now a lament would be the same. Over the last year and a half, since Israel was so maliciously attacked, and the church seemingly unconcerned, I have sought the Lord on behalf of the church even more. Everyone is so quick to quote 2 Chronicles 7:14, but they do not read with understanding that this means the church, beginning with the individual, intercessor standing in the gap, repenting first for one's own sins, then the sins of the others for whom they stand in identification with the sins, as did Daniel. Moses was an example of a mediator and an intercessor, as was Abraham when he tried to spare Sodom and Gomorrah if ten righteous men were found. Sadly, there were only three, as Lot's wife, turned around and looked back at the city, against the warning of the Angel of the Lord. How many times do we look back?!

The signs of the time are all around us, yet many still do not see. Many times in scripture, God blinded the eyes of the people and stopped their ears from hearing, because He knew the hardness of their hearts.  Jesus even told His disciples that the parables would be explained to them, but others would not understand. God's ways are higher, and we do not always understand. Actually, I am beginning to wonder how many who say they know a thing or two truly understand. Paul said we see in part and understand in part, but when we are face to face with our Savior, then we will understand. Even His disciples did not understand until after His resurrection when He met them in Galilee. But this I know. The word of the Lord is very clear about repentance and forgiveness.

Today, following our worship at Jacob's Tent, the Lord spoke a prophetic word through one of the lady's present in the service. In brief, God was saying to them what I have also prayed about in every church I have attended except one online church. The warning spoken was first to humble themselves and not put God in a box according to their order of service, and not to put a hold on the work of Holy Spirit. I  have written about this before. We have our agendas - worship, singing a few songs, then on to the next thing on the bulletin. While that is not the way it is at Jacob's Tent, as they always try to be sensitive to the move of Holy Spirit, this message was for another purpose. Tears flowed from the eyes of the one speaking this message in obedience to the word of the Lord, her heart yielded. Our shepherd confirmed the word and worship continued, with many on their knees before the Lord, singing and praising. Then they were led into a time of repentance, seeking the Lord for any offenses against the Lord or another that needed to be forgiven before the gifts could be brought to the altar, which is scriptural. It was a beautiful time, and I searched my heart, as I do numerous times daily, because we do not want anything standing between us and the Lord. A sermon was not given, as this time of repentance and asking forgiveness continued. Then our shepherd began to ask forgiveness from others, beginning with someone in the family, who was not present, but who may have been listening online. My heart overflowed with joy. This has been a prayer of mine for a long, long time, and I pray that forgiveness is received and fellowship restored. What a beautiful worship service. This is so needed in the church at large, but I believe that God is moving on hearts. I have a close friend who attends church in North Carolina, whose pastor is sensitive to the move of Holy Spirit, and he says many times the service is spent at the altar, seeking God for answers to prayer and healing. I look forward to visiting this church in the near future.

Revival is happening in certain churches, especially in California, and young people are running to the special events being held, and God is saving young people, delivering older people, healing, restoring, and I believe there is going to be an explosion of love and power spreading across America and the world in greater numbers than the Jesus Revolution in the 70's, as many young people respond to the call of God to evangelize. I am so blessed to be part of evangelism in America and across the globe. If God can use an older donkey like me, He can use anybody. Now is the time to answer the call of God in fulfilling the great commission, the mandate Jesus gave His disciples in Matthew 28:

"Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the

mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, 

they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke

to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them

to observe all things that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you

always, even to the end of the age.' Amen."

Matthew 28:16-20

Today I read this in my 60 Days of Prayer:

Surrender to Divine Timing

"When faced with delays or challenges, have faith that waiting with patience and humility will lead to renewed strength and growth. Embrace this moment of pause as an opportunity to align your will with His, knowing His timing is perfect and His ways are higher than yours." 

And the prayer:

"Heavenly Father, grant those feeling suspended in uncertainty the strength to trust in Your timing and wisdom."

God has given each of us gifts and callings. We each were born for a purpose, the greatest purpose is fulfilling His will which is to love Him with all  our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves. God longs for relationship with us. The Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the church has many members, as an individual has many parts, each one dependent on the others, functioning perfectly as God created us to do. This is how the gifts of the Spirit work together, each member working together. Now is the time to walk in the work He has called and equipped you to do. His hand is extending, and He's waiting for you. 

 

Day 87 Defeating the Darkness

 

3/28/2025 

Your word is a lamp for my feet,

a light on my path.

Psalm 119:105

 

Life is clouded in shadows within the darkness of the soul. Only in the presence of light can there be a shadow. Our hope is found in the light, in the presence of the Light, Jesus. Confusion, doubt, anger, and many mixed emotions can extinguish the light. Thankfully, we have the Word of God to be that lamp unto our feet to light out path.

Today was the initial showing of The Chosen, Season 5, Part 1 of The Lord's Supper. Beginning to end there was a shroud of darkness mingled into happy times as Jesus enters into the temple court area of Jerusalem through the sheep gate. He was riding a donkey, prophesied by Zechariah, so his presence was undeniable. The episode replays parts in the last episode of Season 4 and in the trailers, so I don't think I need a spoiler alert. Most everyone I know really is not as interested in the series as I am. There are so many mixed reviews. There's always a critic in every crowd. But, for me, although there are scenes not described in the Bible, it is a television series meant as entertainment and ministry. I know my Bible pretty well, so I can understand some of the changes for effect; however, the Bible says we see in part and know in part, so who's to say what is not accurate. Also, Dallas takes great pains to consult with a Christian, a Catholic, and a Jewish Rabbi to insure he is within the scope of Bible accuracy. Personally, watching the characters in their very elemental humanity, they give me a credible view of how the disciples lived. Also, Jonathan Roumie's portrayal of Jesus is believable, even when he loses his temper. Jesus as man and God. But, I'll leave it up to the audience to make their own determination. 

After the movie we took a stroll through the mall, so we could stop by the new Christian coffee house, Legacy Coffee+Cream being served by two young Christians men. We had a tour and great conversation with Robert who works there, who will be attending Liberty University when he graduates from high school. He is leading a large group of students in Bible study each week in a large room that is available to rent for events. They also have blackboards for prayer requests to be posted by patrons. It does my heart good to see young people teaching the word to so many others. Robert is only 17 years old! Think what his life will be at Liberty. It is my understanding that the coffee house is run by a local church in Colonial Heights. I wish we had more churches interested in doing this type of ministry in the community. I know that I'll be back to enjoy the coffee and pastries, plus it has adequate tables for kids and older kids to mingle, enjoy their brew, and share the love of Christ.

Sadly, when I got home, I checked my emails for prayer points, and I saw the news of the 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar. The death toll has been mounting, as Israel and nations are sending teams to assist. We prayed this morning for those who are under the rubble, trapped, or dead. I pray that Jesus will manifest Himself as they cry out to Him. It seems as if the birth pangs spoken of in prophecy are getting closer, and it is breaking my heart to hear of tragedy all over the world. I know that many opinions are being fomented against our government, and that is a tragedy in itself. Four years ago at election time, God gave this nation what we deserved, and as a result, lawlessness, hatred, murder, chaos, as well as other degradation occurred. When God is removed from government and even the church, tragedy results. This time, God had mercy on America, because we prayed and called the nation to repentance. I am so grateful to my Abba Father for hearing our cries for mercy and deliverance. Sadly, there are many, including those in the church, whose eyes are blinded from the truth, as Jesus said would happen, so they are joining in with those in opposition who are causing people to panic before anything happens. Also, there are many running to stop anything that will help right the wrongs already done. It is so obvious to me that God has His hand on this nation and on Israel. I pray for the church to awaken.

This morning as I listened to Jack Hibbs short morning prayer time on Facebook, I was so excited to hear that every Saturday afternoon he hosts a men's meeting to teach them spiritual masculinity and how it applies to their lives today. I hope I explained that correctly, but the group is a discipleship meeting for men only to help them learn to be men of God in their homes, businesses, every day life with families and friends and in the community at large. We need this in every church for every age group, because there are men who are seniors in age who obviously never had anyone take them under their wings, so they could pass it along to their sons. Pastor Jack said that these meetings have been going on for four years. My cup runs over!

Ramadan is ending soon, so additional prayer continues for our Muslim friends to come to the knowledge of Christ. The only hope we have is in Jesus Christ, as He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. The needs are many, the harvest is great, and the workers are few. May we continue to work while there is light in this world.

Day 86 My Heart is Steadfast

3/27/2025

 And a highway will be there; it will be called Way of Holiness; 

it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; 

wicked fools will not go about on it.

Isaiah 35:8

 

My heart was bursting with joy as I read the above verse from Isaiah, as it speaks of the future glory of Zion, when the children of Israel are regathered. What a day of rejoicing that will be. It also relates to those who belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ as Messiah, and I do dream of this highway where there is peace and harmony after such a long time of sadness and chaos experienced along the way of my faith journey and daily experiences. I remember David's prayer for safety in Psalm 57 when he was hiding from Saul in the cave of Adullam. David often began his psalms of prayer pleading with or questioning God, then he always praises God for His mercy and grace, reminding Him of His faithfulness. After he laments his situation, as Saul was hounding him at every turn, trying to kill him, David ended the psalm:

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and

give praise. Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn.

I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. 

For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, and Your truth unto the clouds. 

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. 

Psalm 57:7-11

  

This psalm reminds me to keep my focus on the Lord, regardless of what is happening in the natural. I was thinking of our President just now when David tells God: "They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down; they have dug a pit before me; into the midst of it they themselves have fallen." Selah. This word "selah" means to think about or meditate on what I've just said. Pause. I think this is an appropriate one for our President in light of all the controversy surrounding every step he takes. Again, I must say, God is merciful to us, and we as a people do not deserve it. How long, O Lord, until the eyes of the blind shall see, and the heart of stone is turned to flesh?! That's my daily cry to Abba. No, to the Lord  of Heaven's Armies, Adonai Tseva'ot. When will they see?!

Tomorrow I am going with a couple of friends to the movie theater to see Part One of Season 5 of The Chosen. I am anxious to see what happens next, or rather, how what happens next is portrayed by Dallas Jenkins, producer of the series. Some pastors and other leaders do not like it, as they feel it is not Biblical. If he made a series based on the little written about in the Bible, perhaps, there might not be as much clarity as to how things may have happened. John says that the world could not contain the books if Jesus wrote about His entire life. And we are told more than once that we know in part and see in part. Dallas has worked with a Jewish Rabbi, a Catholic leader, and a Christian Pastor when writing new material. For myself, I feel that he has done a very admirable job, so we pray and ask God what He thinks. That's what I do, and He always answers. I feel that the actor who plays the part of Jesus, Jonathan Roumie, does a believable job. When I consider the personality of Jesus, he seems closest to any other actors. I even asked Jesus what He thought about Jonathan. One day we'll know. 

I had a low spot to my day. We had a visitor stop by unexpectedly. Someone I know, a young person, who has taken the wrong path in life. It saddens me to see what is happening to our world and in homes of professing Christians. The enemy is subtle, and compromise is part of his snare. I had to make some tough decisions in my life, but thankfully I did not compromise the word of God. I've done enough wrong, so I pray repentance prayers daily, as we are so vulnerable to the enemy's tricks. Anyone who thinks otherwise may get surprised, although I hope not. Children need to see consistency and transparency. So glad that our government has decided that's important.

Shabbat Shalom, dear friends.

 

 

 

 

Day 85 Arise and Shine

3/26/2025

Truth is a beautiful thing. God's truth rolling off the tongues of men and women who love the Word of God, and who are eager to share the nuggets of gold found within the pages of the Book of Life. What a joy, what a privilege to call Him LORD. 

Tonight I received an email inviting me to the Wednesday night service at Calvary Chapel Pastored by Jack Hibbs, whose special guest tonight was Charlie Kirk who co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 with Bill Montgomery. Charlie goes all over America speaking to the young people at high school campuses and colleges, empowering them to seek truth in government based on Biblical principles. This is only a brief description of the ministry in which God has placed this young man, but he is catching the  attention of the young people many say are lost, but in fact, they are hungry for the unfiltered truth, especially the Biblical truth about lifestyles and ideas contrary to God's clear word. His crowds are huge and growing larger, and all he does is tell the uncompromising truth. These kids won't go to church, because they see the duplicity and hear opinions rather than truth, or they hear that God loves them just as they are. Which actually He does, but when we accept Christ as Lord and Savior, we are expected to change and follow His way of living. So much wrong has been spoken, demonstrated, made law, and preached that only confuses the young minds, as well the older ones. Charlie just tells it as it is. 

I admire his bravery, his dedication, and his service first to God and to all who attend his meetings and walk away enlightened and transformed by the renewing of their minds. Pastor Jack said that churches need revival, so they can be awakened. Then the people are awakened and transformed. Pastor Jack spoke of the Jesus Revolution, when Chuck Smith had a church full of young hippies hungry for truth. If you haven't seen the movie, Jesus Revolution, it is about this revival in the 70's that rocked the nation and spread across the world. Pastor Greg Laurie, who was part of this story, always says we need another one, led by the youth desiring truth and life that is found not in things this world has to offer, but it is only found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. An awakening powered by Holy Spirit.

I posted the meeting on my Facebook page, so please click on it or go to Real Life. It's a great discussion, and the house was packed! If I lived in California, I would have been there. I thank God for computers and online streaming! I can hardly wait to share with my group tomorrow night. I have a small group of ladies who listen to Pastor Greg Laurie's Harvest Ministries messages each week, then we discuss them on Thursday evenings. We also have additional resources available that I recommend for more in depth study as well as making friends, discussing the message, and signing up for Bible studies. It's a great addition to the small group meeting. So that's my plug for Pastor Greg!! The Lord hijacked me into hosting this group when Covid broke out, but that's another story, and a good one.

As great as online messages and podcasts and other resources are, nothing takes the place of in person church attendance. God tells us so in scripture not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together. So if you're not attending a church, look for one that teaches the Bible page by page, book by book, line by line. We enter His gates with thanksgiving in our hearts, and into His courts with praise. Worship is a time of surrendering to the power of Holy Spirit drawing us up into the presence of God, and it opens our hearts receive the message spoken in His Word. Discipleship is necessary to further teach, train, and walk beside new believers, children, and even seasoned adults. We are continually growing. Jesus said the church should be a house of prayer. I would love to see more 24/7 prayer ministries, but it is also available online, so don't miss out. I believe, and I learn from scripture that what is happening in the world is important as it relates to all life. Jesus is coming back for His church, His Bride, and we must be ready. Israel is key to all things, because the Jewish people are God's chosen people. And we, who have received God's gift of grace through faith in Jesus have been grafted in to the vine by Jesus, and we also share the covenant with the Jewish people. Please read Romans 11 for greater clarity, as Paul shares this important word. The first church is described in the book of Acts, and this is the way it should be today. I believe, and it was mentioned tonight in the meeting, that if the church rose to its proper place doing what God said it should do, then homelessness and poverty would not exist. 

These are exciting times, and God has chosen each of us to be a part of His Kingdom at this time. Let's be ready for Christ's imminent return, as it could be any time now. Come, Lord Jesus, come.

Day 84 Shepherd Lead Me

3/25/2025

 

On Tuesday mornings I love to join the Kehilat HaCarmel Worship Watch from Mount Carmel in Israel. I look forward to connecting with other intercessors, standing on the wall praying for government leaders in Israel and elsewhere, the safety and welfare of the IDF soldiers and Israel's allies, and the hostages and their families. I feel more connected with Israel here in this little group, as well as with the Embassy calls that follow (ICEJ). As watchmen we do so according to scripture: 

Isaiah 62:6-7

 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem;
They shall never hold their peace day or night.
You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent, 

 And give Him no rest till He establishes
And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

 

 

The war is not just in Israel, but the nation is surrounded by countries who are against Israel, but the aggression is in many countries as antisemitism grows in Europe, America and elsewhere. The greater threat comes from public media posting false information, causing the heat to rise, and giving the enemy of our souls great joy seeing the chaos, mayhem, and tragic turmoil hate releases. The enemy uses the weak minded who are so obsessed by his suggestions that they cannot see the blatantly obvious truth staring them in the face. Do people who think they are free, enjoy the enemy manipulating their minds? He makes men slaves to his one cause - to destroy anyone who loves God and serves Him. Pastors and churches are under the spell and have conflicting views of what they can say or do. One is under the opinion that "politics" does not belong in the church, yet if they carefully read their Bibles, they would see the truth of who Jesus Christ is, that the government indeed is upon His shoulders, His business, therefore, our business as His representatives on this earth, the Body of Christ. Even in the book of Acts when Herod told Peter not to mention Jesus' name, Peter did. He said he would not deny his LORD. Obedience to God is more important than following the lambs to the slaughter. All things should be done decently and in order, but how is one to do so if they have no guidance. Romans 10:14-15:

"How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written:

'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace,
Who bring glad tidings of good things!'"

Now these scriptures may or may not be relevant to the above point, but as Christians we are either being taught, therefore, learning and growing, or we are still drinking milk. Paul spoke about that in Corinthians. The end point is that the whole counsel of the word is not taught, and we have a generation of young people hungry for the truth. Many older ones have long been undernourished.

Sometimes I think I am too passionate about following Jesus, but how can that be? Are we not supposed to surrender our lives to follow Him? Are we not to be transformed by Him, rather than conform to the world? Can't we have fun at church praising, worshiping, laying hands on the sick, enjoying the fellowship of believers, and lingering in His presence. Imagine a Sunday service where Holy Spirit is so welcomed, and He takes over, and people remain face down, sobbing, repenting, being saved, healed, and delivered. A message is never preached by the pastor, because he's right there on the floor with everyone else! 

I've said it before, but I love to watch the children dancing at Jacob's Tent and repeating the Shema, the scriptures. It is heavenly. And these children are persecuted, because they go to church on Saturday. When I was a kid, as long as I had a ride, I was at church every time the doors were open. Even as an adult I did the same, until things changed once we moved to New Mexico. Even then I attempted to maintain my attendance, but it was never the same. I did muster some excitement teaching children and some hungry ladies once upon a time back then, and I continue to this day. Imagine if our joy of being in the presence of God each time the church doors were open, spilling over into our homes and businesses, and every where we went we got the attention of others. I've been accused of being different, meaning the love of Christ being seen and felt in me and through me, and I praise God for that difference which I owe to Him alone for saving me from my sinful nature and setting me on the solid rock on Whom I stand. My Jesus. My Savior. My Lord. But if we are hiding ourselves, who will see Jesus? Our Shepherd leads us and protects us. We are His flock, and we have to do better. We have to tell others. We have to show others that He lives in us! We must come out from among the world and be a holy people. Starting now.

Day 83 Contemplating Life

 

3/24/2025

 

Getting to know someone, really know them well, is a process, sometimes a life-long pursuit. When I lived in New Mexico I had two really close friends, both married, who took care of this ole spinster whether I needed it or not. We'd get together monthly, meeting at one of our favorite restaurants, and we'd spend almost the entire afternoon eating and chatting. How I miss those days! And the food, especially the food. I used to bug one of them, because she was constantly looking at her cell phone. I'm glad I'm not attached to my phone that much. Not even now. I forget about it, so if someone texts me to see if I'm available for a chat, it may be hours before I see it. Then I feel guilty when I don't receive a text back. I guess they had to move on to something else, or hopefully, someone else, a better friend than I am. I have an active life, so no one wants to bother me, because they don't know my schedule. So, I've told friends who say that to me to just call, and I'll pick up if I can, and if not, I will get back to them as soon as I can. Many times I can't pick up, but I do pay attention to phone calls more so than texts. Those little alerts, ding-ding-dings, are so annoying. I don't like group texts either (several repeated ding-ding-dings!) or group emails. What ever happened to picking up the phone and calling a body. I love my lap top, and I am very computer savvy, but I still like snail mail and phone calls. Better than that, I enjoy in person visits. Remember, I'm ancient, or, as I prefer, "old school!" I even use a pencil and paper!

Today, I've spent the majority of the day washing clothes and bed linens. I also threw in a couple of throw pillows and a pillow blanket. I had intended on vacuuming, but the day got by me, plus I made a homemade chicken and rice soup with green chili! I love green chili, which reminds me that I need to order my annual supply. When I plan my trip to New Mexico in a couple of months I won't be driving, so I won't be able to load up my car with green chili or big sacks of pinto beans. They are the best souvenirs one could purchase. I make due here in Virginia, because I am able to order whatever I need. Only thing is that it is way expensive, so I want to savor every bite. Since my son prefers the excess heat of the jalapenos that I planted and froze, my green chili supply is lasting a bit longer. I hiccup if chili is too hot for me, plus it's not enjoyable as the good burn.

Trying to ensure my blogs read well, I generally wait the next day to launch one, just in case I've a misspelled word, which I blame on spell check, as it has proven to be most unreliable. Also, I have to make sure that I haven't gone too badly off the deep end. I tend to have different ideas, and my focus is on Israel and prayer. I do have plans to go to the movie theater to see Part 1 of The Last Supper, Season 5 of The Chosen. I always book my seats, but normally, there are very few in attendance. I can't figure that one out, as the series has been so good, and it gives me things to think about, ask Jesus about, too. Of course He's right there with me, so my thoughts are heard by Him. I started watching The House of David, but I'm not certain what I think of it yet, except there's a lot of death and some witchcraft scenes that are bizarre. It does add some mysteries to the scriptures. Pastor Greg seems to enjoy it, so I'm giving it a chance. I understand that it's a series, like The Chosen, so they have to take theatrical liberty I suppose. I have always loved movies, but I've not had time for it, and it's not my first choice for what I can do with free time. Like I said, I'm a bit different.

Hopefully, this blog will fly. I'm trying to write, Lord, even if poorly. Enough musing. Shalom.