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OFFICER MEETING TONIGHT IN LANCASTER.
Month: January 2018
Week of Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany… 2/4/2018 *push/click*
no complaining here… THANKS BE TO GOD!!!
Almighty God, you sent your only Son as the Word of life for our eyes to see and ears to hear. Help us to believe with joy what the Scriptures proclaim, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
no complaining here… (make that lemonade) THANKS BE TO GOD!!!
Another week, another scripture I am HAPPY to share with you…
Isaiah 40:21-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
21 Have you not known? Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
22 It is he who sits above the circle of the earth,
and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers;
who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
and spreads them like a tent to live in;
23 who brings princes to naught,
and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing.
24 Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown,
scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,
when he blows upon them, and they wither,
and the tempest carries them off like stubble.
25 To whom then will you compare me,
or who is my equal? says the Holy One.
26 Lift up your eyes on high and see:
Who created these?
He who brings out their host and numbers them,
calling them all by name;
because he is great in strength,
mighty in power,
not one is missing.
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
“My way is hidden from the Lord,
and my right is disregarded by my God”?
28 Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
29 He gives power to the faint,
and strengthens the powerless.
30 Even youths will faint and be weary,
and the young will fall exhausted;
31 but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
QUESTION: Why is Job 7:1-7 recommended for the first reading in our green hymnal???
no complaints here… THANKS BE TO GOD!!!
The Second Lesson comes from the Apostle Paul… IT READS…
SHHH. (make’n lemonade)
1 Corinthians 9:16-23 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
16 If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! 17 For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.
19 For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
GOTTA LOVE OUR BROTHER PAUL!!!
I UNDERSTAND… do you???
TALK 2YA LATER IN THE WEEK…
1/30/2018 –
TODAY ROCKED…
I read some scripture this morning…
HOWEVER, I DISAGREE WITH OUR BROTHER PAUL… Paul writes…
I would want my wife to encourage me to live a Life full of grace and salvation given to me through Jesus Christ our Lord.
I promise to offer her the same encouragement…
IS THAT WRONG???
*I HAD AN AWESOME RUN THIS MORNING*
Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/28/2018 *push/click*
FAITH IN ACTION…
O God, you know that we cannot withstand the dangers which surround us. Strengthen us in body and spirit so that, with your help, we may be able to overcome the weakness that our sin has brought upon us; through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord.
Cool… That’s all I can really say about my church… Cool…
THERE ARE SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE IN MY CHURCH… I WILL BE SORRY TO, NOT BE ABLE TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM THIS WEEK at service…
you see, I am promoting the Hershey Derry Township Historical Society at this year’s Chocolatefest held on the 28th of January.
(Please READ this post to the end… I included a summation of testimonies and scriptures for my week… IT IS PRETTY COOL)
I SEE THE WRITING ON THE WALL… I AM ABOUT TO GET REALLY BUSY #bringit
*I AM STILL GOING TO TRY TO FIND TIME TO SHARE WITH YOU THE WORD OF THE LORD…
Speaking of, the first Lesson I want to share with you comes from the Old Testament of our Holy Bible
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
A New Prophet Like Moses
15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet[a] like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet.[b] 16 This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” 17 Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. 18 I will raise up for them a prophet[c] like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet,[d] who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19 Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet[e] shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20 But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”
We don’t want to die!
You know… I love reading the Word of our Lord…
WANT ANOTHER LESSON???
The Second reading comes from a writing our brother Paul in 1 Corinthians… IT READS…
1 Corinthians 8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
8 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3 but anyone who loves God is known by him.
4 Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5 Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords— 6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.
7 It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8 “Food will not bring us close to God.”[a] We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10 For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? 11 So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed.[b] 12 But when you thus sin against members of your family,[c] and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling,[d] I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them[e] to fall.
The Apostle Paul was so passionate… HIS FAITH WAS SO STRONG IN OUR LORD…
He was definitely filled with the Holy Spirit…
LET’s GO2 THAT Chocolatefest…
(Please READ this post to the end… I included a summation of testimonies and scriptures for my week… IT IS PRETTY COOL)
1/23/2018 –
TODAY WAS COOL…
QUESTION: you know what would make it cooler???
*If you understood
1/24/2018 –
It is what it is… FAITH IN ACTION…
I READ THIS MORNING…
I went to the historical society…
I went to church…
(WANNA HEAR WHAT I RECORDED???)
I went to the Library to READ about PUBLIC RELATION CAMPAIGNs
1/25/2018 –
I NEED TO SHARE WITH YOU A PSALM…
Psalm 111
Praise for God’s Wonderful Works
1 Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
3 Full of honor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it[a] have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever.
1/26/2018 –
TODAY WAS COOL…
I worked on my balance this morning… IT WAS FRUSTRATING…
I KEPT REMINDING MYSELF OF PSALM 111 EACH TIME I FELL…
1/27/2018 –
TODAY HAS BEEN REAL… REAL LOW KEY…
Besides going grocery shopping with my mom, all I did was read about public relations…
I DID READ OUR HOLY BIBLE THIS MORNING ALSO…
CAN YOU GUESS WHAT VERSES I AM GOING TO SHARE WITH YOU???
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Mark 1:21-28 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The Man with an Unclean Spirit
21 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24 and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He[a] commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
This makes me want to shower…
LET’s GO2 THAT CHOCOLATEFEST
Week of Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/28/2018 *push/click*
FAITH IN ACTION…
O God, you know that we cannot withstand the dangers which surround us. Strengthen us in body and spirit so that, with your help, we may be able to overcome the weakness that our sin has brought upon us; through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord.
Cool… That’s all I can really say about my church… Cool…
THERE ARE SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE IN MY CHURCH… I WILL BE SORRY TO NOT BE ABLE TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM THIS WEEK…
you see, I am promoting the Hershey Derry Township Historical Society at this year’s Chocolatefest held on the 28th of January.
ANYWAY
We are in the middle of the church week…
BELOW, YOU WILL FIND PERSONAL TESTIMONIES AND SCRIPTURES FOR THIS WEEK…
1/24/2018 –
It is what it is… FAITH IN ACTION
I READ THIS MORNING…
I went to the historical society…
I went to church…
(WANNA HEAR WHAT I RECORDED???)
I went to the Library to READ about PUBLIC RELATION CAMPAIGNs
1/25/2018 –
I NEED TO SHARE WITH YOU A PSALM…
Psalm 111
Praise for God’s Wonderful Works
1 Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
3 Full of honor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
Holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it[a] have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever.
1/26/2018 –
TODAY WAS COOL…
I worked on my balance this morning… IT WAS FRUSTRATING…
I KEPT REMINDING MYSELF OF PSALM 111 EACH TIME I FELL…
Week of Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/28/2018 *push/click*
FAITH IN ACTION…
O God, you know that we cannot withstand the dangers which surround us. Strengthen us in body and spirit so that, with your help, we may be able to overcome the weakness that our sin has brought upon us; through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord.
Cool… That’s all I can really say about my church… Cool…
THERE ARE SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE IN MY CHURCH… I WILL BE SORRY TO, NOT BE ABLE TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM THIS WEEK at service…
you see, I am promoting the Hershey Derry Township Historical Society at this year’s Chocolatefest held on the 28th of January.
I SEE THE WRITING ON THE WALL… I AM ABOUT TO GET REALLY BUSY #bringit
*I AM STILL GOING TO TRY TO FIND TIME TO SHARE WITH YOU THE WORD OF THE LORD…
Speaking of, the first Lesson I want to share with you comes from the Old Testament of our Holy Bible
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
A New Prophet Like Moses
15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet[a] like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet.[b] 16 This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” 17 Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. 18 I will raise up for them a prophet[c] like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet,[d] who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19 Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet[e] shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20 But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”
We don’t want to die!
You know… I love reading the Word of our Lord…
WANT ANOTHER LESSON???
The Second reading comes from a writing our brother Paul in 1 Corinthians… IT READS…
1 Corinthians 8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
8 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3 but anyone who loves God is known by him.
4 Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5 Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords— 6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.
7 It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8 “Food will not bring us close to God.”[a] We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10 For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? 11 So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed.[b] 12 But when you thus sin against members of your family,[c] and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling,[d] I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them[e] to fall.
The Apostle Paul was so passionate… HIS FAITH WAS SO STRONG IN OUR LORD…
He was definitely filled with the Holy Spirit…
LET’s GO2 THAT Chocolatefest…
TALK 2ya LATER IN THE WEEK!
1/23/2018 –
TODAY WAS COOL…
QUESTION: you know what would make it cooler???
*If you understood
Third Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/21/2018 *push/click*
WANT TO GO FISHING???
“Give a man a fish, and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.”
Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit, that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
WANT TO GO FISHING???
“Give a man a fish, and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.”
(Please READ this post to the end… I included a summation of testimonies and scriptures for my week… IT IS PRETTY COOL)
I was reading Jonah… I will be honest with you… I do not like reading the part of the Book of Jonah that tells of the story of Jonah and the whale. Jonah was swallowed up by a whale, lived 3 days in its belly, then was spit out… I don’t like it, because I find it hard to believe. I was kind of worried when I saw the scriptures that I want to share with you come from the Book of Jonah.
I was pleasantly surprised…
Jonah 3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Conversion of Nineveh
3 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4 Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5 And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.
10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
Question: What is sackcloth???
Answer: Sackcloth and ashes were used in Old Testament times as a symbol of debasement, mourning, and/or repentance. Someone wanting to show his repentant heart would often wear sackcloth, sit in ashes, and put ashes on top of his head. Sackcloth was a coarse material usually made of black goat’s hair, making it quite uncomfortable to wear. The ashes signified desolation and ruin.
THIS IS AWESOME!!!
You know what else is awesome???
The second lesson I want to share with you… It is a writing by our brother Paul… IT READS…
1 Corinthians 7:29-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
29 I mean, brothers and sisters,[a] the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, 30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, 31 and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
THIS IS SCREAMING AT ME…
“Let Go & Let God”
LET’s GO RUNNING, TO THE GYM, TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, TO THAT CHURCH, AND TO THAT LIBRARY!!!
Thanks be to God!!!
(Please READ this post to the end… I included a summation of testimonies and scriptures for my week… IT IS PRETTY COOL)
1/16/2018 –
Today has been AWESOME so far…
I WORKED OUT THIS MORNING…
WENT TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY…
WENT TO MY CHURCH TO RECORD A VIDEO…
WENT TO THE LIBRARY TO UPLOAD IT TO YOUTUBE…
BUT… MOST IMPORTANTLY READ BEFORE MY DAY GOT STARTED…
UNDERSTAND???
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Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit, that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
I want to thank my followers… THANK YOU!!! I have noticed an increase to people reading and hearing me. To those that are new, I post encouraging scriptures and personal testimonies for the current church week.
HOPEFULLY, THESE “words” WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY WITH YOUR WALK WITH CHRIST.
1/17/2018 –
TODAY was Interesting…
I began with a short read…
I then went to the Gym, Church, & the Library… LATER, I GAVE MY SPEECH IN LANCASTER WITH MY DEVIL PUPPET.
*WHATCHA LOOK’n AT???*
1/18/2018 –
i am going to load my speech i gave last night on my LinkedIn account…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-schafer-532098104/
I need to share this with you before I load it…
Psalm 62
Song of Trust in God Alone
TO THE LEADER: ACCORDING TO JEDUTHUN. A PSALM OF DAVID.
1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall never be shaken.
3 How long will you assail a person,
will you batter your victim, all of you,
as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 Their only plan is to bring down a person of prominence.
They take pleasure in falsehood;
they bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse.Selah
5 For God alone my soul waits in silence,
for my hope is from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my deliverance and my honor;
my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us.Selah
9 Those of low estate are but a breath,
those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
they are together lighter than a breath.
10 Put no confidence in extortion,
and set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
11 Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
12 and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord.
For you repay to all
according to their work.
Question: WHAT DOES “Selah” MEAN???
Answer: Selah is also thought to be rendered from two Hebrew words: s_lah, “to praise”; and s_lal, “to lift up.” Another commentator believes it comes from salah, “to pause.” From salah comes the belief that selah is a musical notation signifying a rest to the singers and/or instrumentalists who performed the psalms. If this is true, then each time selah appears in a psalm, the musicians paused, perhaps to take a breath or to sing a cappella or let the instruments play alone. Perhaps they were pausing to praise the One about whom the song was speaking, perhaps even lifting their hands in worship. This theory would encompass all these meanings—“praise,” “lift up,” and “pause.” When we consider the three verses in Habakkuk, we also see how selah could mean “to pause and praise.” Habakkuk’s prayer in chapter 3 inspires the reader to pause and praise God for His mercy, power, sustaining grace, and sufficiency.
LET’s GO LOAD THAT SPEECH…
1/19/2018 –
Well… THINGS MIGHT NOT BE GOING HOW I PLANNED THEM… However, my FAITH is AWESOME… no-one or no-thing… i mean no-one or no-thing can keep me from running to our God!!!
I recorded me reading PSALM 62…
WILL YOU LISTEN???
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1/20/2018 –
WANT TO GO FISHING???
“Give a man a fish, and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.”
Today, I NEED TO SHARE THIS HOLY GOSPEL WITH YOU…
Mark 1:14-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news[a] of God,[b] 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near;[c] repent, and believe in the good news.”[d]
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
I am going to my church… I HAVE LESSONS TO READ.
LET’s GO2 CHURCH
Week of Third Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/21/2018 *push/click*
WANT TO GO FISHING???
“Give a man a fish, and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.”
Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit, that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
I want to begin this post by thanking my followers… THANK YOU!!! I have noticed an increase to people reading and hearing me. To those that are new, I post encouraging scriptures and personal testimonies for the current church week.
HOPEFULLY, THESE “words” WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY WITH YOUR WALK WITH CHRIST.
1/17/2018 –
TODAY was Interesting…
I began with a short read…
I then went to the Gym, Church, & the Library… LATER, I GAVE MY SPEECH IN LANCASTER WITH MY DEVIL PUPPET.
*WHATCHA LOOK’n AT???*
1/18/2018 –
i am going to load my speech i gave last night on my LinkedIn account…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-schafer-532098104/
I need to share this with you before I load it…
Psalm 62
Song of Trust in God Alone
To the leader: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall never be shaken.
3 How long will you assail a person,
will you batter your victim, all of you,
as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 Their only plan is to bring down a person of prominence.
They take pleasure in falsehood;
they bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse.Selah
5 For God alone my soul waits in silence,
for my hope is from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my deliverance and my honor;
my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us.Selah
9 Those of low estate are but a breath,
those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
they are together lighter than a breath.
10 Put no confidence in extortion,
and set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
11 Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
12 and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord.
For you repay to all
according to their work.
Question: WHAT DOES “Selah” MEAN???
Answer: Selah is also thought to be rendered from two Hebrew words: s_lah, “to praise”; and s_lal, “to lift up.” Another commentator believes it comes from salah, “to pause.” From salah comes the belief that selah is a musical notation signifying a rest to the singers and/or instrumentalists who performed the psalms. If this is true, then each time selah appears in a psalm, the musicians paused, perhaps to take a breath or to sing a cappella or let the instruments play alone. Perhaps they were pausing to praise the One about whom the song was speaking, perhaps even lifting their hands in worship. This theory would encompass all these meanings—“praise,” “lift up,” and “pause.” When we consider the three verses in Habakkuk, we also see how selah could mean “to pause and praise.” Habakkuk’s prayer in chapter 3 inspires the reader to pause and praise God for His mercy, power, sustaining grace, and sufficiency.
LET’s GO LOAD THAT SPEECH…
1/19/2018 –
Well… THINGS MIGHT NOT BE GOING HOW I PLANNED THEM… However, my FAITH is AWESOME… no-one or no-thing… i mean no-one or no-thing can keep me from running to our God!!!
I recorded me reading PSALM 62…
WILL YOU LISTEN???
Please sign up to receive new posts by email…
Week of Third Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/21/2018 *push/click*
WANT TO GO FISHING???
“Give a man a fish, and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.”
Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit, that we, too, may bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
WANT TO GO FISHING???
“Give a man a fish, and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.”
I was reading Jonah… I will be honest with you… I do not like reading the part of the Book of Jonah that tells of the story of Jonah and the whale. Jonah was swallowed up by a whale, lived 3 days in its belly, then was spit out… I don’t like it, because I find it hard to believe. I was kind of worried when I saw the scriptures that I want to share with you come from the Book of Jonah.
I was pleasantly surprised…
Jonah 3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Conversion of Nineveh
3 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. 4 Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5 And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.
10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
Question: What is sackcloth???
Answer: Sackcloth and ashes were used in Old Testament times as a symbol of debasement, mourning, and/or repentance. Someone wanting to show his repentant heart would often wear sackcloth, sit in ashes, and put ashes on top of his head. Sackcloth was a coarse material usually made of black goat’s hair, making it quite uncomfortable to wear. The ashes signified desolation and ruin.
THIS IS AWESOME!!!
You know what else is awesome???
The second lesson I want to share with you… It is a writing by our brother Paul… IT READS…
1 Corinthians 7:29-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
29 I mean, brothers and sisters,[a] the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, 30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, 31 and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.
THIS IS SCREAMING AT ME…
“Let Go & Let God”
LET’s GO RUNNING, TO THE GYM, TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, TO THAT CHURCH, AND TO THAT LIBRARY!!!
Thanks be to God!!!
Talk 2ya later in the week!
1/16/2018 –
Today has been AWESOME so far…
I WORKED OUT THIS MORNING…
WENT TO THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY…
WENT TO MY CHURCH TO RECORD A VIDEO…
WENT TO THE LIBRARY TO UPLOAD IT TO YOUTUBE…
BUT… MOST IMPORTANTLY READ BEFORE MY DAY GOT STARTED…
UNDERSTAND???
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Second Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/14/2018 *push/click*
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
Lord God, you showed your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son. As he brought gladness and healing to his people, grant us these same gifts and lead us also to perfect faith in him, Jesus Christ our Lord.
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
Another day, another scripture I want to share with you…
(Please READ this post to the end… I included a summation of testimonies and scriptures for my week… IT IS PRETTY COOL)
O God, you revealed your Son to all people by the shining light of a star. We pray that you bless this car and all that travel in it with your gracious presence. May your love be our inspiration, your wisdom our guide, your truth our light and your peace our benediction; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Picture Title: “IT CAN STOP BEING COLD NOW’
Traditionally at Epiphany, when we celebrate the visit of the wise men from the East to the baby Jesus, families hold a short service of prayer to ask God’s blessing on their dwellings and on all who live, work with and visit them. In this way, we invite Jesus to be a “guest” in our home or vehicle, a listener to each conversation, a guide for troubled times, and a blessing in times of thanksgiving.
Houses and cars are marked with 20 + C + M + B + 18.
20 + C + M + B + 18 = The current year and the initials of the wise men, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar.
C M B above the door, also stands for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, Latin for “May Christ Bless this House.”
Anyway, forward onto want I want to share…
1 Samuel 3:1-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Samuel’s Calling and Prophetic Activity
3 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.
2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; 3 the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the Lord called, “Samuel! Samuel!”[a]and he said, “Here I am!” 5 and ran to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. 6 The Lord called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 8 The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10 Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 11 Then the Lord said to Samuel, “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle. 12 On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God,[b] and he did not restrain them. 14 Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering forever.”
15 Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the Lord. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. 16 But Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” He said, “Here I am.” 17 Eli said, “What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.” 18 So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, “It is the Lord; let him do what seems good to him.”
19 As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord.
I love reading our Holy Bible…
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Glorify God in Body and Spirit
12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 13 “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food,”[a] and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. 15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! 16 Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, “The two shall be one flesh.” 17 But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. 18 Shun fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple[b] of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? 20 For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.
Smh…
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(Please READ this post to the end… I included a summation of testimonies and scriptures for my week… IT IS PRETTY COOL)
1/9/2018 –
Tonight, I am giving my 8th speech at one of my Toastmasters clubs… I EXPLAIN, HOW I WAKE UP AT 4 AM EVERY MORNING AND READ OUR HOLY BIBLE.
That reminds me…
Want to hear what I was READING this morning???
WANT TO SEE WHAT I WAS READING THIS MORNING???
LET’s GIVE THAT DAMN SPEECH…
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
11/10/2018 –
Today, was busy… BUT, PRODUCTIVE… Last night, I gave one of my speeches with that Devil Puppet… IT WENT WELL… I learned what I have to do to better myself…
I NEED TO SHARE THESE WORDS WRITTEN FOR YOU…
John 1:29-34 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The Lamb of God
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.”
1/11/2018 –
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT LEARNING… (learn good things)
Today… I learned about Jonah… (after my workout)… I ALSO UPLOADED SCRIPTURES ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL…
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
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THANK YOU!!!
Psalm 139
The Inescapable God
1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me.
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from far away.
3 You search out my path and my lying down,
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
O Lord, you know it completely.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is so high that I cannot attain it.
7 Where can I go from your spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there;
if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning
and settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me fast.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light around me become night,”
12 even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is as bright as the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
13 For it was you who formed my inward parts;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
that I know very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes beheld my unformed substance.
In your book were written
all the days that were formed for me,
when none of them as yet existed.
17 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 I try to count them—they are more than the sand;
I come to the end[a]—I am still with you.
19 O that you would kill the wicked, O God,
and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me—
20 those who speak of you maliciously,
and lift themselves up against you for evil![b]
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
22 I hate them with perfect hatred;
I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
24 See if there is any wicked[c] way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
1/12/2018 –
I made a covenant… With God’s Grace, I will witness improvement… TODAY, I WENT TO THE GYM… NOT FOR WEIGHTLIFTING, BUT FOR BALANCING… I must have fell down ten times… BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT???
I GOT UP 11…
ALL PRAISES DUE!!! THANKS BE TO GOD!!!
CAN I SHARE WITH YOU WHAT I WAS READING THIS MORNING???
WHERE IS DAVID vs. GOLIATH WRITTEN???
1/13/2018 –
Today, I went to a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Eva Clemson… (she died)
SHE WAS AN AWESOME CONTRIBUTOR to our church… If I could… I would like to tell her “Thank you” NO “HI”s, NO “BYE”s, NO “SEE YOU LATER”s… just “Thank you”…
After attending that service, I went to the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society to help a guy take down the Holiday Train… When I arrived at the Museum… I SAW A BLACK BMW THERE, BUT THE FRONT DOORS TO THE MUSEUM WERE LOCKED… I SAT BY THE DOORS FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES. I ATE MY PB & J WHILE WAITING… NO-ONE LET ME IN.
YEAH… THIS IS WHAT I WAS READING BEFORE MY DAY GOT STARTED…
John 1:43-51 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael
43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” 46 Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47 When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” 48 Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” 49 Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50 Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” 51 And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you,[a] you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
LET’s GO2 CHURCH
Week of Second Sunday After the Epiphany… 1/14/2018 *push/click*
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
Lord God, you showed your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son. As he brought gladness and healing to his people, grant us these same gifts and lead us also to perfect faith in him, Jesus Christ our Lord.
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
11/10/2018 –
Today, was busy… BUT, PRODUCTIVE… Last night, I gave one of my speeches with that Devil Puppet… IT WENT WELL… I learned what I have to do to better myself…
I NEED TO SHARE THESE WORDS WRITTEN FOR YOU…
John 1:29-34 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The Lamb of God
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.”
1/11/2018 –
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT LEARNING… (learn good things)
Today… I learned about Jonah… (after my workout)… I ALSO UPLOADED SCRIPTURES ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL…
I don’t know what lies ahead… BUT, HERE I AM…
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THANK YOU!!!
Psalm 139
The Inescapable God
1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me.
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from far away.
3 You search out my path and my lying down,
and are acquainted with all my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue,
O Lord, you know it completely.
5 You hem me in, behind and before,
and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is so high that I cannot attain it.
7 Where can I go from your spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there;
if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning
and settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me fast.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light around me become night,”
12 even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is as bright as the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
13 For it was you who formed my inward parts;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
that I know very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes beheld my unformed substance.
In your book were written
all the days that were formed for me,
when none of them as yet existed.
17 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 I try to count them—they are more than the sand;
I come to the end[a]—I am still with you.
19 O that you would kill the wicked, O God,
and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me—
20 those who speak of you maliciously,
and lift themselves up against you for evil![b]
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
22 I hate them with perfect hatred;
I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
24 See if there is any wicked[c] way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
1/12/2018 –
I made a covenant… With God’s Grace, I will witness improvement… TODAY, I WENT TO THE GYM… NOT FOR WEIGHTLIFTING, BUT FOR BALANCING… I must have fell down ten times… BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT???
I GOT UP 11…
ALL PRAISES DUE!!! THANKS BE TO GOD!!!
CAN I SHARE WITH YOU WHAT I WAS READING THIS MORNING???
WHERE IS DAVID vs. GOLIATH WRITTEN???
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