The Devil Smiled

My heart hurts and my prayers are for all of the people affected by the Parkland shooting yesterday. Gun control is not the answer. Heart change - repentance and turning to God's Word, will, and ways is the answer.

I read an article by Tod Starnes today, and he says it well:

"Another American high school has been turned into a killing field. And the nation wonders why.

Well, I’m going to answer that question for you. And the answer may leave you a bit unsettled...."
Read the remainder of Tod Starnes' article at this LINK.

Pray for America, Gail-Friends, and BELIEVE a change will come to this country.  I believe it will happen because people are praying and turning to righteousness.  We are called, as believers, to be light to the world.  That means to teach others to obey the things He has commanded.  Righteousness exalts a nation.  We are to be righteous and obey Him in all things.  This is what will make America great again.

And I was touched by these words spoken about the tragedy:

" In times of tragedy, the bonds that sustain us are those of family, faith, community, and country. These bonds are stronger than the forces of hatred and evil - and these bonds grow even stronger in the hours of our greatest need."

Pray for him because he is under tremendous attacks for his efforts to turn the country around.  He and his family are under constant threat.  My prayer is for his safety and for him to be led in the paths of righteousness and justice.

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My Funny Valentine

Greetings Gail-Friends!  Today is the day to express your feelings for all of those you love.  Well, I love y'all and I'm thankful for each one of you who stop by here every week.  Today, I hope you share your love and feel loved, especially that you feel and know our Heavenly Father's love for you.

I'm thankful for my wonderful husband because he shows his love every day, not just once a year.


I woke up this morning to a big surprise! My sweet husband said, "I love you! Happy Valentines Day! I got you something really special this year."

I looked around and saw nothing.  Hmmm....

Jem took me by the hand, and said, "You know how scared you are of frogs?"

Still foggy, I mumbled, "Yeah...?"

"Well, I got you something that will save you from all the frogs in the yard."

"A dog?"

 "No."

"A cat?"

"No."

"A lizard?  No...tell me you didn't get me a lizard.  Tell me you didn't get that big iguana lizard from the neighbor next door."  This is what I was imagining:

"No...let me show you."  He took my hand, and led me out on to the patio.  This is who greeted me:

Isn't he the cutest?  I named him Patty O' Frog because I found him there.  I gave my sweet husband a big old kiss!!!   I loved the flowers and the card ... and the frog .....but most of all I love my romantic husband who makes me laugh every day.  I'm so blessed.

I saw this recently and agree with it (but I still love getting flowers).

We do all of these things for each other, and I believe that's what love does.  It's also what keeps love fresh and alive.

Love and blessings to you all.

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Sabbath Music - Yom Zeh

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Greetings, Gail-Friends!

Joy and peace to you this Shabbat.  I have a wonderful song for your Sabbath. I love it because it has the English and Hebrew lyrics, and it's going to make you dance!  ENJOY!

Yom Zeh by Ted Pearce with Hebrew and English lyrics.    The lyicis mean "this day for Israel is a day of light and gladness."  YES!

Shabbat Shalom to you all.

** photo courtesy and permission from Torah Babies

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