Luke 8:14 -- "The seed among the thorns represents those who listen and believe God's words but whose faith afterwards is choked out by worry and riches and the responsibilities and pleasures of life. And so they are never able to help anyone else to believe the Good News."

Your enemy wants to subdue your awareness and release a slumbering spirit. In this state he can sell you on giving in to a comfortable life thereby causing a corpse-like complacency. You will always...

On Friday we received the most influential data release we get on a monthly basis… the Employment Situation Report. Usually when economic data is better than expected, bonds sell off and stocks rally. Well, Friday’s jobs report showed about 3 times as many jobs created as expected, yet mortgage backed securities held up very well. MBS did move lower and close in the red, but the losses were quite minimal and only a few lenders repriced for the worse; however, lenders did open the day with...

Wow hat a great race- almost fist fights, scuffle among pit crews. Tempers where definitely up

Jeff Gordon Vs. Jeff Burton
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Congratulations to Denny Hamlin GO 11. You are the best ! 48 doesn't have a chance.

Denny is now the leader in the race for the cup

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Acts 26:24,25 -- Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you MAD! But He (Paul) said, "I am not MAD, most noble Festus, but speak the word of truth and reason."

The words 'beside yourself' mean to rave as a maniac, and it's the idea of incessant craving. Festus accused Paul of being crazy.

Modern culture is not drawn to Christianity because the little they are exposed to...

Yesterday I worked on an editing proposal for a homeless advocacy newsletter and website page. After submitting it to the Executive Director, I went to see my DH's property project he'd finished, and then went on to my volunteer training at the animal shelter. I am to be their receptionist on Tuesday evenings, from five to seven. The day before, I submitted my application to work the same shift on Thursdays, for a nearby food bank. If they accept me, I will have accomplished my plans set prior to...