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  WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD

The most popular, yet most controversial book ever published: The Holy Bible a/k/a The Word of God.

The bible scriptures that fill the pages of the book, are considered to be the inspired, infallible Word of God. We read in John, Chapter 1 Verses 1-5 and 14:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not…

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.

THE BIBLE SCRIPTURES

Bible scripture, given to us through the Word of God, is designed to inspire, edify, encourage and offer hope to mankind. While some may not feel bible scripture verses are true that does not take away from its purpose and intention. The Lord said that His Word will not go out and return void.

In other words, because the Word was in the beginning, and became flesh – in the form of Jesus Christ – it will accomplish its work. The book of Proverbs, Chapter 19:21 says:

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

BIBLE STUDY

Bible study is vital, for the Christian and non-believer alike. As in any righteous or “right” decision we make as humans, it only makes sense to study the Word of God before formulating a steadfast conclusion.

Numerous options exist to assist one study the Bible. There are personal, group, one-on-one, and online bible study. Reach out to a friend, pastor or other trusted person to get started on answering the burning question of many; “What is the Word of God?”

Please share some of your insight regarding Bible scriptures and the Bible in the comment section.

see you around the path

God’s Blessings ~Debra

She was faithful, fearless and strong. At least in my eyes.

Known as mama to me and my sisters, Jean to others and nanny to her grandkids, she always knew how to make you laugh. When life handed her lemons (as it often did), she made lemonade and invited everyone over to sit a spell.

Particularly fond of Aunt Sis, I think a part of mama died when she did. They were bosom buddies; had no secrets and supported each other as they traversed through their respective lives of abuse.

Back then, daddy drank a lot. An addiction he overcame in his late 40s. The physical abuse stopped, but breaking the verbal and emotional abuse was much more difficult.

It must have been when mama got the first negative report back from the oncologist about the seriousness of her breast cancer that daddy softened up on her a bit.

My sisters were mama’s saving grace. They took leave of their lives and stayed with her for months on end, during her early chemotherapy and radiation treatments that followed her radical mastectomy.

I lived nearly 1500 miles away and worked full-time. I was unable to make the commitment to be there on rotation. By the time I got to visit, well, things had gotten worse; much worse. The cancer had metastasized to the brain, lungs and every other part of her precious, broken body.

Grace was personified through her as she sat quietly in the living room as life went on around her.

There was yelling and arguing, combined with every imaginable fear spewing from the mouths of loved ones. I remember wondering:

“Mama what is going on in your mind right now?” “When will you find that blessed peace and relief from all the pain of a broken life that you lived so perfectly in front of us and others.”

That same night was to be the last words I ever spoke to mama before she died. She had been taken to bed and I went to her side. Our one-sided conversation was brief, but meaningful.

“Mama, you know that old body is just the suitcase for your soul. It’s tired and worn out. But your soul will live on in eternity. I love you, and will see you on the other side.”

She smiled, patted my hand and nodded.

Three weeks later, I got the call at 3:30 a.m. that she had passed into eternity. I was already awake, as the Lord so graciously allowed me to know she was healed. Not as man considered healed, but she had won the fight. The fight for her soul–an eternity in Heaven with Jesus.

While mama lost the battle to breast cancer, great is her reward today.

I close with two things for your consideration.

1. Obey the Holy Bible’s plan for salvation found in Acts 2:38. You will seal your eternity with Jesus. (Both mama and daddy did before passing away).
2. Early detection can save your life. Get a yearly mammogram.

God’s Blessings ~ Debra

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Traveling down the sparsely populated roads of Central East Texas recently I noticed how quickly a season presents itself through the land here.

While there are colorful trees lining the thoroughfares of the North and Eastern United States, our route was only dotted with a few red or partially yellow trees; others were already bare.

As I considered the barren trees spearing up beside the more beautiful and colorful trees, I took note that in spite of the vast difference in appearance they all stood together. United in their existence. Fulfilling their God given purpose.

They all made the landscape beautiful, provided shade and vital minerals for new life to the earth beneath.

The same is true of each person who graces a pew in your church. God created each of us individually for a purpose and commanded us to live in harmony.

When we are united with God and man, the fruit of the Spirit can come alive in us, and we can provide the vital minerals to mankind–simply earthly dust–necessary for new life.

How has unity and grace brought forth particular fruits in your life that has helped someone to new life?

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