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Since Dr. Ray Self is so fond of referring to me as the rocket scientist, I thought Veterans Day would be a good time to share a recently recovered photo...Since Dr. Ray Self is so fond of referring to me as the rocket scientist, I thought Veterans Day would be a good time to share a recently recovered photo.

This photo shows me standing in the missile control center of a Titan II launch complex where I served in the USAF in the early 1980s. All told, I spent over one full year of my life in that underground weapon system ready, willing, and able to blow the USSR to kingdom come.

Though ready, we never did launch the missile and we're still waiting for the Kingdom to come. Show more

Commentary: The Electric Daisy Carnival, Orlando, FL

Ecc 1:9-10 "That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that...Commentary: The Electric Daisy Carnival, Orlando, FL

Ecc 1:9-10 "That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which one might say, "See this, it is new"? Already it has existed for ages Which were before us."

Years ago, I can remember the mind pictures I would see while listening to bible stories. For example, the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego from Daniel chapter three filled my mind with an imagine of a sea of people worshiping an idol while three men stood in defiance. But…there was also a feeling that I was imagining ancient history—something from so long ago. However, if Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 is true, then we should see the same things today.

This morning I was reading the news and came upon an article about an annual event in Orlando, Florida – ICM’s hometown.

The article was in celebration of an event called the Electric Daisy Carnival which is being held this weekend near Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Along with the announcement, was the photo you see below—a sea of people, hands stretched outward and standing before a giant statue.

My first thought was, “that looks like a worship service.” As I considered the image further, I realized it was a worship service but instead of the cross being at the center of worship, these people were worshiping an image of man. And just like Ecclesiastes 1:10 which says, “’See this, it is new?’ Already it has existed for ages Which were before us.”

As if transported through time from ancient history, the spirit that works in the sons of disobedience again compels the lost man of the world to worship false idols and stand testament to God’s word which tells us there is nothing new under the sun.

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Living Young 

Proverbs 3:1-2 My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. For length of days and long life...Living Young 

Proverbs 3:1-2 My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. Is this not what the world is seeking? How to live longer, healthy and stronger with peace in your heart and home. The life of God flowing from within is truly the secret to these things.

Psalm 103 tells us: 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Instead of looking to organic foods and supplements of every kind to be our source of life and energy, the Word instructs us to look to our Father God as our source of life and happiness. Does that mean eat junk food or eat whatever we feel like? By no means, it is because we know our Father God is our total source and because our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit we can choose life in our food and exercise choices. It is the fruit of the Spirit working in us. 

Occasionally we should check up on ourselves and ask, am I trusting God for my life and health or am I trusting in my own efforts. Do I trust in the fact that I only eat what I think is healthy or because I take these supplements or do I put my trust in God?
When I meditate and personalize God’s Word like Romans 8:11 “the Spirit of Him who raised Christ Jesus from the dead dwells in me and gives life to my mortal body,” I know it is my Father God who blesses and keeps me.

It is the fact that our life is hidden in Christ Jesus that keeps us young and strong to the end. Show more

Turning Disappointment to HIS Appointment

Many times in life I have been greatly disappointed, either by friends, family, God and
even more so in...Turning Disappointment to HIS Appointment

Many times in life I have been greatly disappointed, either by friends, family, God and
even more so in myself.  I used to ask God “WHY? Why am I always getting disappointed?”  Then one day after a major “letdown” I was asking God “WHY?”  and in just a moment of time my whole focus shifted as He said to me, “Lisa don’t ask “Why” ask What.  What can I learn from this?” 

As I pondered that statement I realized that we may not know “why” things happen the way they do but we can always learn something from the experience.  We can always turn our disappointment into HIS appointment as we turn to Him for a “Life Lesson”.   We can always turn our heart toward His instead of focusing on the issue.

Our Father is faithful to relieve our grief when we relinquish our heartache to Him.  It isn’t always easy nor is it “immediate”.   Isaiah 53:4 says speaking of Jesus, “Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows;” Jesus paid it all…..not just so we can go to heaven but that we might THRIVE this side of heaven.  He has come so that we might have life to the fullest.       John 10:10

So when disappointments happen, don’t ask “why?” Ask the Father, “What can I learn from this?”  He will lead and guide you to a HIGHER way of thinking for His thoughts and ways are higher than ours.  Isaiah 55:11

Thank YOU, Father, that You won’t leave us in our disappointments but You open Your
appointment book just for us when we ask.    Show more