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We have all seen the “John 3:16” signs. I am sure the signs benefit someone. I love to see them at large events. This verse states: “ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” NIV.Continue reading “NEXT VERSE ALSO IMPORTANT”

Once in a while, I have a brain ‘melt down” and turn to partial politics. My personal goal involves influencing students by substitute teaching at the Junior high and high school level, impacting others for Jesus Christ and praying for those around me. Through my books and blog: My mission is to turn every oneContinue reading “WHAT CAN I DO?”

Proverbs 19:21 says ”Many are the plans I a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”. Have you come across this verse in your Bible readings? He wants us to seek His will and purpose and not ours. There are a number of Bible verses telling us to seek Him, ask andContinue reading “DO OUR PLANS MATCH GOD’S?”

How do we move forward? If we do the same things all the time, we get the same results or thus we never change. Change is a hard word. Maybe this pandemic forced us into “new normal.” What is your new normal? This may change again by this fall. Those vaccinated are presumed safe. ThoseContinue reading “Favorite Word: INTENTIONAL”

One day I was picking up my grandson at school. In his car seat was his favorite stuffed animal – a wolf named Wolfy. As he got into the car, he said, ’Wolfy, I missed you today”. So, I said, “what about me?” He replied, “BooPa, it is not always about you!”. (He calls meContinue reading “WHERE IS YOUR LINE FOLLOWING GOD?”