A Human Being - Ronald Davis Story

If you live in a big city you no doubt see panhandlers begging for money on street corners, freeway entries, and in front of grocery stores.  My personal policy is to only give food or clothing, I never give money because many of them are on drugs and I dont want to support that habit.

I came across this video on Youtube yesterday and it really touched me.  This man wants a job yet who is going to give a job to someone that has no phone, bad clothes and probably smells.  He begs in order to collect money so he can sleep in a room for the night, or to buy food to eat for the day.  Ronald and others like him that are homeless, is not how God intended us to live!  Under Gods Kingdom rule, the desire of every resident to have his own home will be fulfilled, this is prophesied through Isaiah:  "They will certainly build houses and have occupancy, and they will certainly plant vineyards and eat thier fruitage." - Isaiah 65:21

Please watch this video with a compassionate heart.

Acknowledge of the Divine Name

The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States. It is thought to be the world's largest solid granite monument and is the third-tallest statue in the United States.
The Pilgrim Monument of the present day is in Provincetown, Massachusetts and was built between 1907 and 1910.

 The rear panel, which was not engraved until recently, contains a quote from Governor William Bradford's famous history, Of Plymouth Plantation:

"Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing and gives being to all things that are; and as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many, yea in some sort to our whole nation; let the glorious name of Jehovah have all praise."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Monument_to_the_Forefathers

Poem - The World Is Mine

THE WORLD IS MINE - Author Unknown 

 Today, upon a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman And wished I were as beautiful. 

When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle. 

She had one leg and used a crutch. But as she passed, she passed a smile. 

Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two legs; the world is mine.

 I stopped to buy some candy. The lad who sold it had such charm. 

I talked with him, he seemed so glad. If I were late, it'd do no harm. 

And as I left, he said to me, "I thank you, you've been so kind.

 It's nice to talk with folks like you. You see," he said, "I'm blind." 

Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two eyes; the world is mine. 

Later while walking down the street, I saw a child I knew. 

He stood and watched the others play, but he did not know what to do. 

I stopped a moment and then I said, "Why don't you join them dear?" 

He looked ahead without a word. I forgot, he couldn't hear. 

Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two ears; the world is mine. 

 With feet to take me where I'd go.. 

With eyes to see the sunset's glow. 

With ears to hear what I'd like to know, 

Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine. 

Under God's Kingdom

Bill Allows Elective Bible Study in School

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

Some state lawmakers want to put the Bible back in the classroom.

"I think it's great. I do," Charlotte resident Caroline Hood said.

However, Hood also understands the Senate bill could be controversial.

"That could be offensive," Hood said.

The bill, which is gaining support in Raleigh, would allow courses for graduation credit on the Old and New Testaments.

Read the whole story here.

Letter To Our Readers

Dear Readers,

Sorry for the lack of posts recently!!  Each member of our family has gotten sick and of course we over lap each other and share what we have.  We hope to have your daily scripture and questions back running next week.  Till then, stay well.

Take Care,
Ann

Five Minute Bible Study - Examining The Scriptures

I thought I would do this week's Bible answer a little different.  Instead of taking a subject and discussing it, I'm going to make statements with a Bible verse, so you can look up the scripture and answer for yourself.

The Bible provides the key to your enjoying a truly happy and satisfying life, now and in the future.

• Faithful angles come to the aid of those to serve God - Hebrews 1:7,14
• Satan and his demons are misleading people and turning them away from God -Revelation 12:9
• If you do God's will and oppose the Devil, he will flee from you - James 4:7,8
• God does not cause teh bad conditins in the world - Job 34:10
• You become God's friend by obeying him - James 2:23
• Husbands need to love their wives as their own bodies - Ephesians 5:25-29
• Wives should love their family and respect their husband - Titus 2:4,5
• There is only one true religion - Matthew 7:13,14
• True religion is identified by it teachings and practices - Matthew 7:16,17
• All of those in the common grave of mankind will be resurrected - John 5:28,29

How does God feel about these things?

• Murder - Exodus 20:13; 21:22,23
• Sexual immorality - Leviticus 20:10,13,15,16; Romans 1:24, 26,27, 32; 1 Corinthians 6:9,10
• Spiritism - Deuteronomy 18:9-13; 1 Corinthians 10:21, 22; Galatians 5:20,21
• Idolatry - 1 Corinthians 10:14
• Drunkenness - 1 Corinthians 5:11
• Stealing - Leviticus 6:2,4; Ephesians 4:28
• Lying - Proverbs 6:16, 19; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 22:15
• Greed - 1 Corinthians 5:11
• Violence - Psalms 11:5; Proverbs 22:24,25; Malachi 2:16; Galatians 5:20
• Our speech - Leviticus 19:16; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 3:8
• Misuse of blood - Genesis 9:4; Acts 15:20, 28, 29
• Not providing for your family - 1 Timothy 5:8
• War/Political - Isaiah 2:4; John 6:15; 17:16
• Tabacco or Drugs - Mark 15:23; 2 Corinthians 7:1

Jesus said: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." - John 8:32