The Argument ~

1.3.2026

Prior to 'celebrating' the New Year, I watched a Chuck Missler's teaching, The Christmas Story (in two parts). I enjoyed the study and learned some things I didn't know and a few I hadn't thought of in sometime. In part two he shared a poem he wrote, My King, he titled it for this listen, My Coming King, I will post a link below you can check it out for yourself, here I'll share a short bit of the poem. 

My King

He is the King of the Jews

  He is the King of Israel

But He’s also

  King of all the Ages;

  King of Heaven;

  King of Glory;

  King of Kings;

    …and Lord of Lords.

When I watched and listened to him read his poem he added this right where I stopped. . .

                             Do you know Him?

                                                           Do you really?

Those two questions caught my attention - it should cause everyone to think of where they are in their walk (relationship) with God.  Over the years I've had people say to me about another's faith, saying, "they aren't Christian," believing they are this way or another (I told them I can't say that). It is entirely possible they did ask the Lord into their lives and somewhere something happened to cause them to go backwards or not forwards. I know some who were instantly changed and some who hadn't for whatever reason. I know children who gave their lives to the Lord, some went onward strong others not. But they still accepted the Lords gift.

For some their faith seems weak or is it? .  .  . Maybe they are battling things only known to them, or  war-faring on their own to break what holds them not realizing or understanding we have someone strong on our side. .     And, maybe they haven't truly excepted Gods free gift that is possible; for I know some found out later they hadn't and believed they had. 

What do you believe about your faith and walk - if you do have a relationship with Him? Is it possible that a person is afraid to fully give their lives to Him thinking they will not have their own control over their lives? Is it possible the thought of yielding to God means you are losing yourself per-se? 

I believe you will always still be you in personally and even characteristics, but become a better version of yourself as He saw you in the beginning, even before you were born. What are you trusting Him for today?

We either need to give our life to Him, trusting in Him or we already have and still need to yield to Him to live free from bondage we might be living under. Keeping in mind here, there is someone in control in your life letting you believe you are. Possibly lying and causing you to believe wrong. We do have free will that God allows giving us a freedom of choice. - Is He waiting on you to yield? If you are afraid it's not what you think.

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 ESV

I believe we might have a time or two in all our lives when we've prayed and felt as God isn't listening or doesn't care. THAT COULN'T BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH. 

You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers off this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, .  .  . Colossians 2:20 NLT

It is not fair to blame God for something we aren't 'ready' (by choice) or willing to trust Him for. So as Chuck Missler had asked the questions:

                              Do you know Him?

                                                             Do you really?

Maybe it would be better to ask where are you in this relationship and are you really trusting Him today? I know in my own life it is sometimes easier to trust him for others and have some doubt in mine. It doesn't have to remain this way. In fact I trust Him for the validity of scripture, His word stands true. Though my husband and I both did everything we knew to and prayed over and over for a healing, I wanted him to be here with me. He still died prematurely; Yet I still believe what the word says about healing, believing He still heals today. I trust and not just for the the couple reasons listed. When looking back at my life He has ALWAYS been there and I see what He has carried me through and continues.

Oh ~ The Argument  - is the one that you have with your thoughts, arguing with yourself, a battle, between the truth of God's word that which His Holy Spirit is confirming and the lies that Satan would have you believe. Just a thought. 

As we head into a brand New Year, people for the most part if they haven't already begin with making resolutions, some make it towards their goals, others only break them with disappointed, and to be truthful some make them knowing they break them. :)  I don't know if you are one of them, which ever. I would encourage you if you do make one grab a Bible verse that you can grow daily with or making a point to seek the Lord more, go to a Bible study or start one, there are any number of things you can do that would grow your relationship with Him. I don't make them myself but for several years I've chosen this verse.

Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, (and sisters), I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.  .  . Philippians 3:13-14 ESV

Know that God isn't looking so much for perfection as much as He's looking for progress. It's a thought and one a pastor in Ohio shared. I like it!

.  .  .  Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Philippians 3:15 ESV

This is just my thoughts here to share with those who are reading and following this blog. It has always been my intent to encourage others, not exasperate, yes it is a strong word, however to many today fill pressure from life, most from choices made trying to change their situation on their own thinking it is all they have to rely on.  If anything shifting our thoughts towards the truth of God's word and know that He is as close as a call, whether you asked Him already into your heart and still relying on what you can do for you (the argument) or will ask Him in today.  Do let this year go by as the last with disappoints let's start today by exercising that measure of faith He has given us all of us to grow.

 

Chuck Missler The Christmas Story Part 1

Chuck Missler The Christmas Story Part 2. Both YouTube

Another good lesson from an old radio broadcast with Derek Prince on Right Resolutions you can find here. 

Twelve Steps To A Good Year part 1 by Derek Prince  Youtube

Twelve Steps To A Good Year /all by Derek Prince Website 

Both Prince links are easy to locate and each 10-13 minutes. He also has a mobile app. 

Prayers always for those who happen by. V

As Christmas Comes To A Close . . .

And, another year ends .  .  . 

  

I am reminded of many things, traditions from the past and maybe new ones to come, 'not forgetting what I and my husband celebrated this season for.'  

I miss the "pitter-patter" of children down the hall full of excitement after looking through their stockings that were quietly placed on their bed, while they slept in anticipation and sweet dreams of morning with all smiles and laughter. Breakfast also was planned with another old 'doings' of buckwheats - still kept to this day. I have to say it's one my dad is always excited and up for.  I can relate! 

I felt like Christmas came early with our visit at Thanksgiving by my son and his family. It truly was a blessing to me. We checked out Bisbee AZ, Old Tombstone with a gun fight & The Rose Tree, Bowlin's The Thing, and Biosphere 2. 'Bowlin's, was the only place I frequently stopped at with trips to Tucson, still I never saw The Thing.' So this was a treat and a lot of fun. When my boys were younger their dad took them. My kindergartener at the time came out excited saying, "it was a shrunken head ma!" But if you haven't been you'll need to see for yourself, my lips are sealed! I hadn't been back since 2016 and will say I was very impressed with all the upgrades they did in 2017 to have a real exhibit/museum.    

Being with my grans brought back a flood of memories as they checked out all there was to see every place we went. I do miss days of old as I know others do and, sometimes I wished I could go back visiting a short while but not to stay. Though I have to say good / happy memories aren't a bad thing. This year I reminded myself to watch one of my most favorite movies I first saw years ago - I must have been nine or ten at the time. We did have a television back then, haha - An old Philco Box TV [modern for the 50's] free standing on legs. It was in a room, 'TV Room' as it was called by family, into or down the hall from the garage and furnace/wash room, or the living area depending on your direction. There I watched the Bishops Wife for the first time, featuring Gary Grant playing an angel called Dudley. I also loved Jimmy Stewart in "It's aWonderful Life" when I was a bit older. Both shows made you think about things important while enjoying what you were watching. So I enjoyed watching Dudley as he worked helping those he'd been sent to help rediscover that which was important, and when his job was finished he left an impression on the people without knowing they were just visited by an angel. He also could really sparkle up a tree! It is essential for us to not loose sight of what is truly important in the life God has blessed you with. 

I've posted in the past of Christmas and memories I still hold dear. Yes, each Christmas I seem to decorate different - maybe with the mood I'm in, time I have and this years rescue kitty's. So far they've done very well. But I have to say there were times I didn't at all; that is go all out and that's okay. For me though, I don't always need a tree or have one. it wasn't missed, for I know the reason I celebrate whether decorated or not, it is a time that we set aside to celebrate a Saviors birth who is Christ the Lord. 

And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! Luke 2:8-11 BSB

This past year had it's share of ups and downs sprinkled with many challenges, but God was there through it all. He will continue to be there throughout our lives so you can count on Him in the New Year with all you might be facing, even the sprinkled in things you didn't count on. 

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 NIV

The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7 NIV

Now waking up this morning with a brand New Year - 2026! WOW I think of my cousin Herbie with his on going shared phrase -  "Christmas is farther away than ever before," I wonder what he and others who have gone on would be thinking of this coming year.  Yes, we can all agree we aren't just stepping into a "New Year," but a different season one that might be hard to recognize from years past - remember God remains the same, His love for you will never change. Let's remind ourselves what is truly important and seek the LORD in for all things.  

The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night. The LORD keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm 121:5-8 NLT Amen ~

A few days ago I remembered another favorite- listening to Handel's Messiah during Christmas into the New Year, so I looked it up and listened- it was wonderful! This morning I thought I'm going to listen to it again as I finish up. The first song played and finished but the next didn't song to come on playing I'll leave you with, it was best to finish with I wouldn't have thought of., "who knew!"  Enjoy ~

And for anyone curious about the old Philco when color TV was being looked at my granddad did get a colored cellophane you could place on the screen. The top was blue, the bottom was green and for in between there were other colors mixed together [I think] - Don't forget to laugh sometimes too!

Love, Prayers & Blessings for all into the 2026 ~

December ~

Winter is coming.

Rest is due.

Fall is winding down.

Generating the last bit of fall.

For the long winters rest,

Looking towards a new season.

Leaves are dropping,

Bird are prepping and

for those that hang back 

Hopeful ~    12.9.25 VLB

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them." Isaiah 42:9 ESV

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV

As and Fall season comes to close new is on the horizon.  Just as the deep sleep of Winter - a refreshing will come in the Spring. The old passing away with new things to come.

Let old things go, drop all that hinders you like the leaves dropping off the once full trees. The Lord's mercies are new every morning and great is His constant grace and faithfulness to all of us who believe,

Amen ~

VLB 12.11.25