Word of Wisdom for today Romans 3:23

Many are wondering who they should vote for and many say, it is questionable. I am reminded, if we seek the face of God and pray, He will lead and guide us. One statement, the Apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 3:23 that, “for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” We know it means failing to do what is required. It may also express itself in an attitude.  In the Scripture it is portrayed as falling short of God’s glory and another may say going astray.

This is true when we go against God’s law.  We may not approve of what someone has said, but we still need to judge all things according to the Word of God. Christians should not sin in their words, deeds or actions. When time comes to make a decision we should ask the question, what would Jesus do? Can I be a part of this group knowing that they have perverted the Scriptures or what?

A friend wanted to know who are you going to vote for? My answer was what I just shared and my friend was happy. I did not tell her who to vote for, but I gave some good advise, what would Jesus do? Annie Dennis Eskridge, areskridge@sbcglobal.net. author of Sin Abides..website:http://www.ruthplace.com.

Word of Comfort

The Word of God tells us to comfort one another when a loved one has made their transition. “We are always confident, knowing that while we are home in the body we are absent from the Lord” (2 Cor 5:6NKJV). Because the Believer has God’s guarantee, he or she can be confident, be of good cheer that their loved one is with the Lord, if he or she was His child. This can be the case for many of us, but you still have a pain.

As I went through this valley, as the tears flowed down, without words to express for the moment. Now, my best girlfriend from school is no longer where I can call her, no longer can I laugh and talk girl talk. You see this is how I expressed my hurt and pain.

            Death is just like a toothache, the pain get lesser each day. Yes, it hurts now, but each day it gets easier to face the next day. Yes, you may cry, because you sense a void, but it is Jesus that gives the strength to go through a period of sadness. But, because, we know where our loved one is, we can rejoice in the Lord.  5/26/2012

            Everyone has the right to go through a grieving period, but its much easier when you have hope, you can rejoice because they are in the presence of the True and Living God. So, even as I write this blog, I think about my friend for over fifty years. May she rest in peace and she does not have to suffer any more. She has received her glorified body. Annie Dennis Eskridge, author of Sin Abides.

A Dictionary Of Christians- author unknown

1. Pillars- worship regularly, give time and money, use their talents.
2. Supporters- give time and money if they like the Pastor and the Treasurer.
3. Leaners- use the Church for funerals, baptism and marriages, but no time or money to support the Church.
4. Working Leaners- work but do not give money.
5. Specials- help and give occasionally for something that appeals to them.
6. Annual or Easter Birds- dress up, look serious and go to Church on Easter or some annual occasion.
7. Sponges- take all blessings and benefits, even the Lord's Suppoer, but give no mone to support the Church.
8. Tramps- go from Church to Church but support none.
9. Gossips- talk freely about everyone except Jesus.
10. Scrappers- take offense, criticize, an fight.
11. Orphan- children sent by parents who do not set them an example.
12. Backsliders- go back and walk no more with Jesus.(John 6:66)
13. Hypocrites- are leaners who say they are better than Church goers.

The Final result is, "if ye love me, keep my commandment."-John 14:15. Just wanted to share, so you can determine which group do you belong to? Annie Dennis Eskridge, author of Sin Abides, order online.