Today is a perfect day to celebrate our freedom. The people of the United States went out yesterday and, because of their liberty, cast their votes for their favorite political candidates.

I wish to share some of the freedoms found in our Lord Jesus Christ; freedoms from and to:

From Guilt: Romans 8:1 NCV “So now, those who are in Christ Jesus are not judged guilty.”

From Shame: Romans 10:11 NIV “Scripture says, ‘Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

From Fear of Death: 2 Timothy 1:10 NLT “And now he has made all of this plain to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. He broke the power of death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the good news.”

Bondage of Sin: Romans 6:14 NLT “Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead you live under the freedom of God’s Grace.”

Anxiety or Worry: Philippians 4:6 NLT “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.”

To be an Heir: Galatians 4:7 NLT “Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you an heir.”

To Enter the Gates of Heaven: John 14:1-3 NLT “ Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God and trust in me. There is more than enough room in my father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”

If you struggle with your freedoms in the Lord, talk to him about them, ask him to help you see and understand. If you need freedom from bondage, speak with him about deliverance. If you are afraid, talk your fears out with him. Whatever is going on in your world, both good and bad, remember, always, we have the freedom to approach the throne boldly. (Hebrews 4:16)

Start today in your freedom, talk to him, laugh with him, cry, be sad, or mad with him. You have the freedom to share a relationship with our Lord; make it yours, make it personal. That’s your given right. Be blessed, and thank you for joining me. 🥰

The world is too loud. There is noise everywhere. It’s hard to think sometimes because of all the distractions. I tend to get nervous, a bit anxious, a little testy, and completely scatterbrained when there’s just too much.

Your day probably started with an alarm clock, a small person’s demands, your spouse’s needs, someone has the TV or radio on. The phones have already begun, emails checked, earbuds in, check!

Then we face the traffic, horns honking, sirens off in the distance, the car beside yours, blaring radio. The sound of the big truck that just roared past, the Harley that just scooted around you, and the musical noise of their pipes, all sounds of the highways and byways.

The office, retail establishments, and all medical environments have music in the background ranging from a screaming blare to a soft sound circulating in the air. Your own home, car, and space more than likely have some sort of noise going on somewhere.

When was the last time you allowed yourself some quiet time? I don’t mean listening to music alone as you do your daily routine; I mean peaceful quiet, so quiet you hear your spirit sigh. Time to set and try and not think but to just observe and feel, there is something very powerful in connecting into ourselves and nature.

Matthew 14:23 NCV “After he had sent them away, he went by himself up into the hills to pray. It was late, and Jesus was there alone.”

Mark 1:35 NIV “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”

You see, the Lord is telling us in his word and by his example that we need alone quiet time. It might be after the family has gone to bed, possibly it’s rising a bit earlier then everyone in the morning and starting your day with a cup of tea or coffee and quiet spirit time. Could be in the bathtub after dinner once the kitchen is cleaned. You may only have your drive to and from work, perfect, turn off the radio and tune into God and his beauty.

I love to be outside, go take a walk around your neighborhood it’s a beautiful time of year for that. Take a comfy pillow and watch the sunset off your back porch or pier. Snuggle in a blanket and look for the mans face in the moon or count the twinkling stars.

Feed yourself with some you time and don’t forget the hot chocolate. Have a blessed day and I hope a spot or two of quiet. Thank you for being here and joining me. 🥰

We, as a world, have become scared. We have no idea what tomorrow holds. Some of us are scared our current president of the United States won’t be reelected, and some are afraid he will. We as a society now wear masks as there is a scary virus that’s silently attacking at random. We are scared to go out after dark because the boogie man has become real, and we are no longer allowed to protect ourselves, and those sworn to protect are being ordered to stop.

Our climate is changing rapidly, and there is much fear over the animals that need ice and cold. Mother nature is mad and throwing temper tantrums everywhere, wiping out cities, towns, and villages. Our weather is out of control: horrific fires, torrential rain, devastating hurricanes, crippling tornadoes, and annihilating earthquakes.

A life no longer holds value, and I don’t care what color your skin is; the news is on a mission, so we hear what they want us to. I’m sorry, but if you draw a weapon on a police officer, you will feel the sting of the law or self-protection. Why aren’t their riots for the men in blue who have lost their lives to the corrupt and deranged? What about their families who cry? Why don’t they have a mike screaming about the injustice? Why is everybody screaming at each other?

This isn’t meant to be a news or political post; it’s meant to show we all are afraid, we all lose, we all suffer injustice from time to time, we are all scared of what today and tomorrow holds. We are in dark times. I believe we are in the end times; read Revelations. That’s reason to be scared.

John 8:12 NLT“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk In darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

Isaiah 41:10 NLT “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

2 Timothy 1:7 NLT “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but power, love, and self-discipline.”

The next time life gets overwhelming; you hear some news that makes you uneasy, you face a life trial and are unsure just what the outcome will be or the steps you may need to walk. Just remember, you aren’t alone; say a little prayer of peace and power and keep repeating until you feel it. It works, trust me. Have a blessed day and thank you for joining me.

It’s a new month, which means a new picture on my calendars. I have a thing for calendars, and there are a few scattered throughout my home. I have the principal planner that I log and record in, but the rest are for sheer enjoyment. Who? and why? Does one get pleasure from calendars?

Many reasons, first off the art. I can flip the page to a new month, and a different faraway place to admire and dream of one-day visiting pops up. There are whimsical calendars that transport to a whole other realm and dimension where flowers have faces and elves wear shoes of leaves. There are calendars with scriptures, sarcastic satires, fat cats, adorable dogs, models in swimsuits, and the yearly firemen fundraiser.

There is also something fresh in turning the page to a crisp, clean, and spotless page of boxes that, in a short amount of time, will hold appointments, birthdays, meetings, and the don’t forgets. Now, scrawled with various colors of pen and pencils.

Each day is a new calendar day with God. We wake up to a clean page every day. A brand new picture is just waiting for you to enter. Yesterday is over; the scribble was left on yesterday’s page, so don’t drag it onto today’s. It’s a new day to write your story on and if you look at yesterday’s scribbles, be sure it’s just to learn from.

Lamentations 3:22-23 NCV, “The Lords, love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning; Lord, your loyalty is great.

It’s Sunday, Our Lords Day! I pray for you a day of peace, joy, and sunshine. Be blessed, and thank you for being here and joining me. 🥰

Genesis 3:8-9 “Then they heard the Lord God walking in the garden during the cool part of the day, and the man and his wife hid from the Lord God among the trees in the garden. But the Lord God called to the man and said, “Where are you?”

From almost the very beginning of time, man has tried to hide his sins from God. Genesis is the first book of the Bible, and by chapter 3, we had already fallen to the snares of the evil one.

Satan fools man on a daily basis, but a man never fools God. The only person we are deceiving is ourselves. I find this to be freeing. I don’t have to keep up a facade. I don’t have to put on my best clothes. I don’t have to look like I have it all together when I don’t.

God already knows if your world looks and feels like a jigsaw puzzle. He already knows the secret you carry. He already knows what shame is hiding in your closet: food, alcohol, drugs, pornography, lies, abortion, cheating, spending, etc… He knows the tears you are crying, the fears that haunt.

Every day we get up, put on our clothes, and game face. We head out the door, get to work; paste on the smile, and go about our day. You look like you have it all together; perfect marriage, beautiful home, nice car, respectable children. The picture you live behind.

Just remember that there is one place you don’t have to hide. There is one who already knows and loves you just as you are. He’s waiting with arms open wide for you to walk into.

Matthew 11:28-29 NCV “Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads and I will give you rest. Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives.”

Are you carrying a burden? The next time you think about hiding in the closet, look up instead. Talk to Jesus, he already knows your pain and shame, give it to him, free yourself.

If you need prayer send me a message, or a bible, please leave your name and address in the comments. And as always, thank you for being here and for joining me. 🥰

I feel the need to share a prayer this morning. I hope you will share it and are blessed. Dear Lord Our Father In Heaven;

Today is a new day, another day in your creation. As we start our day I give thanks that you are right beside us. Help us Lord to be tuned into your voice and leadings. Show us what you would have us do today. Give us the wisdom to make the right choices and decisions. Give us the spirit to turn to you when faced with making such.

You know our world is messed up and I believe it’s all your plans coming into fruition but that still doesn’t keep it from being scary. Give us the peace when our world is filled with anything but. Give us the strength to stand up for what is right, whether that makes us popular or not. Fill us with your spirit Lord that we would show your love and way to lost generations.

Give us the strength to be different and to make a difference, we are your example. We are to be your walking, talking light in a time of much darkness. Help us to shine. I thank you for making us so different that people are drawn to us and want to know what we have!!!

You ran with a motley crew Lord and now isn’t any different. We come in all shapes, sizes and colors. We ride motorcycles, horses, surf boards and trains. We sing, we dance, we preach, we share, we love and we care. We aren’t perfect by any means but then who could relate to perfect. We as Christians stumble and fall, help the world learn by our mistakes rather than judging us. Help us as Christians to gently help up those who have fallen without judging them.

Today is a new day Lord, thank you for sharing it with us, teaching and imparting your wisdom so we may grow closer to you each day. Thank you to those who love and pray for us every day. I bow before you with humble thanksgiving and for everything right in our lives as they are from you. Help us to take the time to notice the beauty around us and the surprise little trinkets of your love hidden here and there. In your name Lord Jesus, I give you all the praise and all the glory. Amen.

Go out and be blessed, but better yet, go out and be a blessing. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for joining me. 🥰

Barbara Streisand’s voice and Robert Redfords face arrive immediately. “The Way We Were; memories light the corners of my mind. Misty water-colored memories of the way we were.” The phrase “misty watered-colored.” Van Gogh painted in watercolors, and though being beautiful, do not give us a clear, crisp image.

That’s my point this morning. We all have memories, both good and bad. Memories, little films of the past that run through our minds at any given moment.

The power of the mind is a mighty force to keep under reign. We use memories to learn and grow. We use memories to navigate through our daily lives. We use memories to make future decisions. We use memories to bring back glimpses of those we’ve lost and miss so very much—many memories of seasons that make us smile.

While all the reasons above are the good of memories, there is the bad side. This is where the phrase “misty water-colored memories” comes into play. We cannot forget the bad, and they’ve gained in magnitude or more dangerous, yet we don’t allow ourselves to remember how bad they were, and the memories become minimized.

Distorting memories is one of Satan’s favorite tricks, his lies. He’ll whisper in your ear; It wasn’t that good. It was boring, remember? Do you remember how good it made you feel? It wasn’t all bad; don’t, you remember the good times! Don’t you wish you could go back? It’s a waste of your time; your spouse will never change just divorce and make life easier. Your pain is too big and will never end; just make it easier on yourself; suicide will end your problem.

1 Peter 5:8 NLT “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”

Philippians 4:6-7 NCV “Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

The next time a song comes on the radio and takes you back to another time and place, smile with the memory and let it drift on. The next time a memory wants you to remember a hurt, pray it off and move on. The next time a memory intends to fool you, shake it off, say a prayer, and walking on.

Memories, pictures of the past. Why not put them away and look at right now, find some good its always around and make a bright new memory. Enjoy yourself today; it’s fall and beautiful; go out and take some pictures! And, as always, Thank you for joining me. 🥰

In 1956 Shirley Polykoff became another pioneer for women. She was the only female in a copywriting department; she was given the opportunity to create a slogan for a new product geared towards women. That product was “Miss Clairol Hair Color.” The slogan was “Does she or doesn’t she, hair color so natural only her hairdresser knows for sure.” (Wikipedia )

The reason I bring up the hairdresser is I spent yesterday afternoon with my hairstylist and girlfriend. We sat on the floor upstairs in the pink room, drank coffee, caught up on life, and shared our love for God. My girlfriend is also very spiritual; we need to stay plugged into those around us who feedback.

My girlfriend is getting to retire soon and, along with retirement, will be moving. I am so happy for her; she has fibromyalgia and hurts too much to do what she does. Along with my happiness for her, my female side is thinking, what am I going to do with my hair!!!

Speaking of hair, did you know that you are so important to God that he knows the exact number of hairs on your head? Luke 12:7a NCV “But God even knows how many hairs you have on your head.”

God loves you so much and is aware of everything that is happening in your life. He knows when you are hurting and he celebrates in your joy.

Psalms 56:8 NLT “You keep track of my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”

Zephaniah 3:17 NLT “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful song.”

You see, God wants a relationship with you, a friendship. I spend more time sitting on the floor with a cup of coffee and Jesus in the pink room girl talking than with anybody else in my world. We all need to be connected to our earthly friends just don’t forget to invite your spiritual friend. He’s the best friend you will ever have or need. He’s always there; He’s continuously by your side; talk to Him; he’s waiting.

Thank you for sharing a moment of your day and possibly a cup of coffee with me; it means more than any of you will ever know. Be Blessed, and as always, Thank you for joining me. 🥰

The definition of “Worship”: the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.” “To regard with great or extravagant respect, honor or devotion.”

Worship comes from your spirit; it’s the appreciation of all that’s around you and within you, the beautiful gifts from God.

I don’t have a singing voice except on stage in my car. I mention this because I feel praise and worship has been put into a little box. The only time we praise is before the sermon on Sunday mornings or on stage in the car if you listen to Christian music.

Great news for the non-singers! When you look at the beauty of his creation, admire, loving him for the grandeur, taking our place in taking care of our planet. You are Worshipping Him.

When you see a brother or sister in need and don’t look the other way. If you reach out with whatever you may have and share. You are Worshipping Him.

When you see an injustice being done, someone being treated harshly or unfairly and you step up and or speak up. You are Worshipping Him.

When calamity knocks on your door, and you answer it with; hope, trust, peace, and unwavering faith. You are Worshipping Him.

Luke 4:8 NCV “Jesus answered, “It is written in the scriptures: ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.”

To worship is a form of the highest love we can offer. Be thankful, loving, kind, and generous. Share your testimonies. His believers are his worship team; share some of his beauty, weather app say sunshine and blue skies. Take the time to remind someone to look up and admire the warmth and beauty of our Lords love.

Be blessed and as always, Thank you for joining me. 🥰

We all have many titles. My given name, Charlene Renee Rabourne; I am Rogers’s daughter, Steven’s sister, Jake, Kayli, and Mychal’s mom; I am Bens’ wife, who also gives me the title of Mrs. Ritter. I am known as Grammie, Grandma, Gram, and Nana to my grandchildren. Each of these titles is me, but they each have a different meaning and relationships.

God also has many names He is known by, and each title has a meaning and relationship to your needs. Here are a few that you might find useful in prayer.

Elohim (El o heem’) “God/Judge/Creator.” He is all!

El Shaddai (el shad-di’) “Lord God Almighty.” He is Bigger than any issues we are having or could have here on earth. Remember, he created our earth.

Yahweh (yah-weh) “Lord Jehovah.” The holiest name of God!

Jehovah Raah (yeh-ho-vaw raw-ah) “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Are you feeling lost, scared, possibly a bit unsure what tomorrow holds…talk to your shepherd. A shepherd doesn’t let his sheep wander around lost; he gathers them into the fold where they are kept safe.

Jehovah Jireh (yeh-ho-vaw yir-eh) “The Lord will Provide.” Are your finances in a wreck; covid has your budget all messed-up, your job has been eliminated, there is a specific financial need…talk to your provider.

Jehovah Rapha (yeh–ho-vaw raw-faw) “The Lord that Heals.” Is your body no longer your own; pain is your constant companion, you’ve received a diagnosis that’s a bit unfavorable, you have an addiction you want to free yourself from or just strength in losing those few extra pounds…talk to your healer

Jehovah Shammah (yeh-ho-vaw Shawm-mah) “The Lord is There.” Do you feel alone? Are you lonely? Do you wish there was someone or someplace special in your life? Is the world to big and you think too small? Talk to the Lord who is always there.

Jehovah Shalom (yeh-ho-vaw shaw-lome) “The Lord is Peace.” We all need to talk to the Lord of peace. Is your world a mess, marriage or job is in duress, your kids are in a horrible age or stage, too many things to get done and not enough time…talk to your Lord of peace.

Jehovah Nissi (yeh-ho-vaw nis-see) “The Lord My Banner.” “The Lord My Miracle.” In days of lore, when heading out to battle, there was always the one who carried the banner of that kingdom or province. We see it today at football games; the cheerleaders, band, and flag bearers hit the field before the mighty players girded up for battle make their spectacular entance. Do you have a battle you are facing…let the Lord your banner and maker of miracles go before you.

These are just a few; there are sixteen Holy names, to be exact. So, maybe the next time you look up to say a prayer, try addressing Him by the title of the need you have. That’s what he’s there for; that’s what he’s waiting for, You and He already knows your name. Be blessed this Monday, and thank you for joining me. 🥰