We will avoid the political stuff for now, some the results of television and cinema drama, and much of the sadness, stupidness, and crazy.
On some positive notes, my wife started her Masters degree and should be done in five months!
Our friend started his Doctorate, and he and his wife had their adorable daughter.
I began working for my friend at Third Shot Coffee. That is pretty cool. I have not given up on my own dreams, either, but they are not at the forefront at this time.
Oh. And we have a house of our own again!
But this next year should be … 2020.
In any event, may you receive an abundance of bunches of blessings this year. And though life may take some effort to trudge through, fall on the promises of God, this year and always.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
So, if you are reading this, be thankful you made it through the year!
Even if 2019 was the hardest year of your life, or you hate the politicians, or circumstances could have been better …
… give thanks to God. And start the year in thanksgiving.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15, NIV
Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:18b-20, NIV
I could write a love song Tell you what I think you want to hear But it wouldn’t be good enough, no Yeah, I could try so hard To give it everything I’ve got But I’m not ever gonna measure up
(Chorus) All I can do is thank you for this life I never deserved Wanna thank you for the grace I know I don’t have to earn You love me, you love me, your mercy is proof All I can do is say thank you All I can do is say thank you
It would have been easy But I’m glad you never walked away Cause your love runs deep for me And I see this beautiful world and it brings tears to my eyes And I think it’s beautiful to be free
(Chorus) All I can do is thank you for this life I never deserved Wanna thank you for the grace I know I don’t have to earn You love me, you love me, your mercy is proof All I can do is say thank you All I can do is say thank you
For love, for hope, for all the ways Yeah, for everything you do What else can I say but thank you Thank you
I could write a love song Tell you what I think you wanna hear But it wouldn’t be good enough
(Chorus) All I can do is thank you for this life I never deserved Wanna thank you for the grace I know I don’t have to earn You love me, you love me, your mercy is proof All I can do is say thank you All I can do is say thank you
All I can do, all I can do, all I can do is say thank you (repeat)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV
In Christ alone are our sins removed and forgiven, and we are reconciled with God, free of shame and guilt and fear. Let us then go out and help reconcile a fallen world to God, to be made new and whole.
Just as saying a person’s name immediately after hearing it for the first time can help you remember it (“Hi, James! It’s so nice to meet you, James.”), discussing a sermon message can help you remember it and how to apply it.
Consider the biblical examples:
“Who then can be saved?” (Luke 18:26)
“What must we do to be saved?” (Acts 2:37)
“Why shouldn’t I be baptized?” (Acts 8:36)
“What should we do?” (Such as in response to John the Baptist, such as Luke 3:10-14)
“So they went town to town.” (Luke 10)
“They met daily in each others homes.” (Acts 2:46)
“They examined the Scriptures daily to confirm the message.” (Acts 17:11)
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
Colossians 1:16 ESV
Our Creator – through and by whom literally all things were made, including angelic beings and us – came to us as one of us, for we were made for Him. He desires communion with us, His creatures made in His image.
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
Psalm 8:3-4, ESV
The God who created the Moon, stars, and galaxies and keeps them spinning and moving …
Not only created us but became one of us to save us from our sins.
To be fair to some Flat Earthers, they argue that the disc is surrounded by a wall of ice that is squared off.
I do not think it helps their cause much, if at all, but that does show how a disc can have four corners …
While probably most creationists would answer with a resounding “NO” it must be admitted that there are Flat Earthers who are Creationists. These believers in the flat earth would argue that they reject evolution and the modern model of the solar system for the same reasons, and the central reason to some is the Bible.
But what is the relationship between the Flat Earth movement and Young Earth Creationism? Where did this movement come from? And are they right about what they think the Bible teaches?
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.
John 1:9-10, ESV
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
a simple man of God 