Yesterday I listened to the generals try to talk their way out of their actions in the retreat from Afghanistan. I was reminded of the very first encounter man had with God in the Garden of Eden. Excuses, excuses, excuses. Blame it on someone else to make  one’s decisions look good. That’s not going to wash when God’s judgment comes, and in my mind, it doesn’t work with our leaders who are anything but authentic in their personal actions.  Here’s…..

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I’ve enjoyed Guidepost for years, ever since my father bought subscriptions for all his employees. This month’s is particularly well done. Here’s a quote I want to remember. May it bless your day too: “If you knew shat God thought about you, you would never have another insecure moment in your life.” (Jimmy Evans, pastor).  What an immense boost of confidence that should give us in these troubling times. Not only does God have sovereignty, He is very present in our walk…..

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It helps me, when I hear the grumblings on the news reports, see the disturbing images of changes to our nation’s culture, and observe people’s lack of caring about and for others, to think encouraging thoughts. It probably lowers my blood pressure more than the pills do. It certainly helps me enjoy life more. Here’s how Romans 15:5 says it. When we remember God is ultimately in charge and will one day see His people overcome, with Jesus’ help, the…..

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Our eyes cannot “forget” what they see. That’s great when it’s a beautiful sunset or a perfect pink rose. But, the sight of thousands of immigrants in Del Rio, Texas this week, standing out in the broiling sun, and then the government’s hasty dismantling of the scene out of the public’s view is horrific. Now, these people have been shuttled off in buses and planes, yes, another airlift–this one IS to the inner parts of the United States–so that the…..

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1 It is good to sing your praises And to thank you, O Most High, Showing forth your loving-kindness When the morning lights the sky. It is good when night is falling Of your faithfulness to tell, While with sweet, melodious praises Songs of adoration swell.

2 You have filled my heart with gladness Through the works your hands have wrought; You have made my life victorious; Great your works and deep your thought. You, O Lord, on high exalted,…..

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Reginald Heber wrote this hymn still sung today. It is public domain. I have been working on a poem about the throne room of heaven and God’s sovereignty. This is one of my favorites, not sung often enough, in my opinion, but showing the rightful adoration of the Lord of all.

1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed trinity!

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Edward Perronet’s marvelous hymn: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. May it bless our day:

1 All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all!

2 O seed of Israel’s chosen race now ransomed from the fall, hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all. Hail him who saves…..

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My Psalm 510   I’m Thankful     September 14, 2021

Thank You, Lord and Savior

For this new day, another morning

A day to count my blessings

And give thanksgiving

At day’s end.

Already this morning,

The sun brightens the day,

New geranium blossoms brighten my window,

There’s food in the fridge, hubby’s here by my side,

My kitties love me, I’ve plans for the day.

I’ll see my author friends

Through technology’s Zoom,

They’ll be with me here, right in my…..

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My Psalm 509   After September 11th

Our Lord, Master of the Universe,

We come to you with hearts saddened by memories

Which make events seem so very recent.

New wounds scrape the scabs of the old wounds’ scars

As we remember.

Your people remembered Your guidance

Your provision of covenants, prophets, and kings

Who recalled and recounted Your loving provision

As they too wandered in the wilderness.

May we today further resolve

To follow Your guidance and seek…..

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Yesterday was a raucous day in politics as the country tries to reconcile the need for leaving Afghanistan and the President’s botched plan on how to retreat, surrender, and withdraw, leaving countless people behind enemy lines, perhaps for the first time in our country’s history. Certainly there is blame, plenty of blame to go around. There was chaos, insensitivity, and obvious blunders, and there is palpable fear as we approach the twentieth anniversary of 9/11.

It’s a good day to…..

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