If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.- John 8:31-32 

Meaning of truth, a fact or belief that is accepted as true. plural noun: truths

The word truth appears only 24 times in the Bible however in my opinion it appears many more times. It is subtle and eye wink when we realize how and or why!   

The truth is a very important factual statement. Personally, I know only one human who perhaps always told the truth. We learn this little sin as children. How many of us as children have lied to our parents? How many of us have crafted a story to stay out of trouble?  The opposite of truth is a false statement we know this action as a lie... I do believe most lies carry a heavy burden of guilt, sorrow, fear, depression... all negative wounds that can erode peace and lead your soul to the darkness of despair. A place of bondage. 

But when we say, hear and see the truth, we are set free, the burden is lifted and we find we no longer need to hide or skirt the issue. We begin to breathe, and our soul begins to heal. 
Be warned 

Our soul may be freed from this bondage but there is always a human price for our actions.

As I flipped through the pages of the Bible, I could hear in my subconscious mind. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you, God? This is a sworn Oath that varies by country. It is an affirmation and a promise.  In the US we place our hand on the Bible and raise our hands. And end our statement with God.

God is present... most people serve and believe there is a higher spiritual leader. I personally know Him as God my Father... The maker of all things. He is loving, kind, and possesses the power to rule all the universe. He is pure noble and stands on His word. Before humans clouded the picture with contracts and such legal rhetoric a person's word had value.  It was a solid promise that you could take to the bank. 

If we consider this a Bible study, Let’s look at (John 1:1) 

In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The word hmm ... Jesus also says John 14:6 I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Another hmmm…

Both significant! Both are truths. no one has been successful in disputing these facts. Both point us to God the Father and His word. It’s His oath, His promise His truth to His children. I envision Him taking the oath. Where did He place His hand???  It must be on His heart. Because love has always been the driving force of His mission... 

It’s Him. It’s always been Him and His amazing Love! He will have the last word and that is a truth, and that we can take to the bank!! 

Christ Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32)

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer 

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull 

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Trust In Jesus- Third Day

“God made us to crave—to desire eagerly, want greatly, and long for Him.”  -Lysa TerKeurst.
Meaning of desire: a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen:

We found 106 verses in the KJB that reference the word desire.

As I started to unfold this word I tried to understand the meaning written above with what my heart was whispering...

To me, desire goes deeper than just a strong feeling or want. It appears to have a romance or passion that accompanies it. So come with me, and let's see where our desires take us.

We seem to have so many earthly wants and desires. Homes, cars, things... Many, many things... But we must ask ourselves, what do we truly desire? What is the strongest desire in our life? How many of our possessions can we take with us?

When we look to the Bible for answers, I found people have had strong desires to know God intimately over time... And then we see and hear in His written word. His desire to love all mankind becomes evident. He desires a bond of everlasting love with all of His precious children.

But as I studied the many desires in the Bible. 
I wrestled with this verse for a while.

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

What does this mean? If we love Him with all our mind, body, and soul, He will grant our desires much like a genie.

I do believe many people get stuck here and only see their own desires; they want from a worldly heart… I have witnessed many believers feel that if they love, worship, and pray to Him, the new car will someday be parked in their driveway, or their heart's desire will magically appear.

However, I believe if we love Him with all of our mind, body, and soul... He will become our strongest desire. Chasing Him will become as important as the air we breathe. And we will realize that He is the biggest gift we could ever hope to receive.

It's His love and acceptance that we will desire most… We will crave in our souls to linger in His presence for one more stolen moment… He is such a beautiful gift...

If you have been blessed to feel Him stirring in your soul, you have felt His romance, His passion, and a love that only He possesses… Describing it is difficult. He leaves me speechless…

It’s Him. It’s always been Him… Our soul has been programmed since birth to love Him with every part of who we are… Our soul is free to love Him with no boundaries, with no hesitations, and no man-made rules.
But,  somewhere as we travel in our life, this love seems to slip away and become distant... But I thank Him for never giving up on us!!!

I say, do not get hung up on what others may think or say. I urge you to make Him the center of your life. LOVE Him with the purest intentions and heart. Because as your love grows for Him, your desires will lose their grip on worldly things. Your heart will open and draw you closer to our Heavenly Father.

It’s there that your depth of understanding and our true purpose, why we were even born, will be made clear... Your life here on earth will take on new meaning, and your soul will fall in love with our Creator once again. Your life will never be the same...

It’s Him. It’s always been Him that our soul desires. 

“I long to drink of you, O God, to drink deeply from the streams of pleasure flowing from your presence. My longings overwhelm me for more of you! My soul thirsts, pants, and longs for the living God. I want to come and see the face of God.” Psalms 42:1-2

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Sinners Prayer 

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Jesus Culture - Kim Walker Smith - Only You - Nothing Else

“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever.” - Nicholas Sparks.

Meaning of codes, a system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols substituted for other words, letters, etc., especially for the purposes of secrecy.

I could not find a count for this word but, I have fallen into a subject larger than I can understand in my lifetime? God is such a mysterious wonder. His beautifully written word holds so many clues… So many souls and scholars have tried to dig deeper to unravel His hidden treasures… 

But where do we start? Who among us has the answer? 

I do believe there is a mathematical thread that runs through this literary masterpiece we know as the Bible.  But what is He trying to teach His children? 

In my search, I discovered something called "Gematria Numerology". There is a way to calculate a Gematria value (Hebrew numerology) for a given birth name or any word by an association of each letter to a value from 1 to 400. 

It seems that the Hebrew language is far better suited to find "hidden codes" more than most languages due to the language's characteristics. This is probably why most programs only work with the Hebrew alphabet.

I feel I could spend the rest of my life trying to crack my Father's code. But as these images of Numbers, words, and verses began to swirl in my head faster than I could even begin to decipher… I became overwhelmed with the task at hand… 

So I stopped, inhaled, and closed my eyes… and found that if I let the Holy Spirit open my heart to His teachings He will unveil what He wants me to know at that perfect moment in time… 

But then I began to question. Do we get so bogged down in the dissecting and the research that we forget to just close our eyes and let Him teach us? Are we so impatient that we need immediate answers?  Or do we make the choice to just trust Him with that childlike faith? 

Don’t get me wrong I believe part of knowing Him is to study all we can. But it is equally important…  to NOT allow ourselves to get buried in our books… that we take our eyes off Him…  He is our path, our light to discovering who He truly is… Spending time with Him is better than all the books that have ever been written… 

To simplify my life …and to quench my thirsty soul’s curiosity… He gave me these numbers “831234”. And because I had no clue what He was trying to say I googled “831234” …. 

Do you know it means "I love you today, tomorrow, forever!."

And that is the most important lesson that we can ever decode… 

His mystery, His gentle teaching…His love… 

Just spend time with Him… let Him speak to your heart and watch your understanding grow… 

Yes, He wows me!! 

It’s Him, it will always be Him! 

He has asked me to now share this with you!! 

“831234”

Then the disciples came and asked him, ‘Why do you speak to them in parables?’ He answered, ‘To you, it has been given to know the secrets* of the kingdom of heaven, but to them, it has not been given. For to those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. The reason I speak to them in parables is that “seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.” With them indeed is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says:
“You will indeed listen but never understand,
and you will indeed look but never perceive. For this people’s heart has grown dull,
and their ears are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes: so that they might not look with their eyes,
and listen with their ears,
and understand with their heart and turn—
and I would heal them.” 

But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. Matthew 13:10-16

Art & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull

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Mystery (Hidden Things) - VOUS Worship (Lyrics)

"In the quiet moments, love whispers memories that echo in the soul.’

It's 8:05 pm, and soon, a new day will be unfolding before me... I can almost hear the pages of the past three years closing softly, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in my journey...

As I sit here in the darkness of my room, surrounded by moving boxes, I am filled with gratitude as I replay the incredible moments my Heavenly Father orchestrated for me in this charming old house. It is within these walls that I have written two books, launched a podcast, created a blog that has over 109k worldwide views, and touched Jesus’s face through painted canvas…

He has inspired me to achieve things that are beyond my imagination…

It was here in Triune, TN, that He poured His boundless love into my soul… He ignited a once-dimming ember into a radiant flame… He awakened within me a profound sense of curiosity, restoring a childlike excitement for such an extraordinary journey. 

However, I must admit my seasoned soul struggles within these earthly constraints.  Because I yearn for a world far beyond the stars. It's a world that I crave deeply within the core of my human existence. I yearn to discover more about this faraway place because my beautiful Savior has made it His home.

I'm always in a state of one foot in the past and one in the future. Is there a word to describe such a transitional state of being? When I close my eyes, my mind can travel to a blissful place where my worlds collide. It's where my past, present, and future become my life’s story.  

This intimate and soulful state holds the power to reveal clarity and insight, empowering us to move forward and embrace new opportunities and adventures with bold confidence.

It's Him. It is His presence in our lives that motivates us to grow in His amazing wonder and grace. He is such a powerful gift! I appreciate and love Him more each day!! 

The memories we weave are our life's tapestry, filled with vibrant colors. But our future is filled with blank pages waiting to be written. Those pages are filled with infinite hope, eternal love, and thoughts of the most captivating soul we could ever encounter!!!

So, as I gather my earthly belongings, and memories, and wipe away my tears, I vow to take my Father's hand and put all my love and trust in Him, for my future rests with the greatest love I have ever known. 

And as I dip my pen and press down on a new crisp page, I will continue my quest to share my “Triune” story with anyone with ears to hear… 

No matter where life takes me, He has made it clear that "Wherever I go, There He will always be." 

It’s Him! It will always be Him!!  

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged". Deuteronomy 31:8

Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer 

Photo and Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull 

Heaven's Window - Peter Kater (YouTube)

“See the light in others, and treat them as if that is all you see.”― Wayne dyer

Meaning of nobody a person of no importance or authority.

The word nobody is in the Bible approximately 64 times. 

I am sure we have all felt at some time in our lives that we were small, insignificant, or maybe even unloved... 

We have all walked by someone where we were too busy to stop and notice them? They were invisible? Did we consider them a nobody? Less important? Not worthy of our time, our smile, or even our concern?? 

When did we become so distracted? So self-centered? So, preoccupied with the world? 

I do believe this callous behavior carries through to our relationship with God... Are we too busy? Are we so full of self?? Do we treat Him like a nobody? Less important? Too busy to spend the time?

It seems that unless we have an event, an illness, or a spiritual awakening moment that stops us in our tracks! We regrettably miss all the signs. We lack seeing Him... We walk right by God without even seeing Him!! We treat Him like a nobody, insignificant and small... Many even question His very existence! 

Until that pivotal moment that we selfishly have a need... It's then that we suddenly remember Him and find ourselves on our knees, in prayer and looking for His intervention, His possible miracle, or even His forgiving nature. it’s all about self!!! I have witnessed even nonbelievers fall to their knees. 

I wonder, does He feel abandoned by His children? Does He think that we see Him as a nobody?  Less important than worldly things? When nobody listens it must wound His heart? Does He feel that nobody truly loves Him the way He loves us??? 

He has proven that He loves us more than He values His own life... He has always put us first... He is patiently waiting for each of us to notice Him. He loves it when we see Him in everything, we do... He is the biggest somebody in our lives!!  Don’t wait until something happens to stop you in your tracks to see Him, to pray to Him, to smile at Him... Or to just share your life with Him. 

Make Him as important as the air you breathe. He will change the way you see the world...Your value system will shift from self to others. You will begin to see the value and appreciate the nobodies in your life... 

It's at that moment in time you realize that you were the nobody that walked by the somebody so self-absorbed so distracted. That you let the opportunity to be somebody in someone's life slip through your fingers. STOP AND Think with your heart... 

Put that God-given gift to work! Put the value of life back on track!  Share your smile, share your time!  Share the gift of being somebody in this crazy world... 

Be that somebody that cares, that loves, and that carries the light to illuminate the darkness in our world!! 

Be that somebody that opens hearts to the wonder of Him!! 

It’s Him. it’s always Him.  

He is my somebody!!  I awake with a smile because of Him. He has opened my sleepy eyes to His world of wonder! He has given me hope!!! I so appreciate His beautiful smile, His heartwarming laughter, and His amazing undying love. He has taken residence in my heart and made me feel like His somebody!!!

I am His Child. His love... His soulful connection to our world. 

He wows me!!! 

Signed by: 

Somebody In My Father's Eyes 

Job 33:14

"God speaks time and time again but nobody notices

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer 

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull 

Michael Bublé - You Are Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (Lyrics)

- Dwight L. Moody

The meaning of obvious is easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

The word obvious can be found in twenty-one places in the Bible. 

As I look back on my journey I found so many wonderful signs from God. Some were so obvious even a blind man could see them!!!! If this is true why did it take an encounter with the Holy Spirit to see them!!! Are we so busy that we miss the obvious signs, messages, and wonders of God??   

I must admit, I too am guilty!!! Until my encounter, I skipped through life missing all the important clues... I ask myself why? Why didn't anyone tell me of His undying love and affection? Why did I not know that you had a "personal relationship" with God?  Was it so personal you could not share Him?? Why didn't anyone share their personal story? Perhaps they did and I missed all the clues... It was my fault I was not listening with my soulful ears. I was blinded by our world!!! I was spiritually clueless?? I was not ready to open my heart to His spiritual presences? I was too busy... 

When we finally start to see Him do we become closet lovers of Christ?? Do we stay there afraid of what others may think?? Will we be labeled as strange, perhaps a little eccentric, or even crazy... 

Can people who do not understand our walk ever know that sharing God and His love is the greatest gift we can ever feel and share?  I think I would be safe in saying many shun believers for lack of knowledge? Or walk away from a soul on fire for Christ... Because of fearing the unknown!!

The best example I have heard, I heard from my mother. If I teach you about childbirth from a textbook and I tell you of my experience you would have a clinical understanding of the process. But until you feel that tiny life growing inside you. Until you feel the pain associated with the miracle of birth. Until you lay your eyes on this miracle's tiny face... You will not fully understand.  

When we have been touched by God’s love it should be obvious... 

It's not a label we wear on our clothes. It's not the act of carrying a Bible to church on Sunday mornings. It's not a bumper sticker on our car!! 

It should be obvious that He has written His name across our hearts.  Because His love is so sweet it is beyond our world and it's so difficult to contain. It should show on our faces... It is heard in the loving words spoken from our lips ...it should show in our kindness and compassionate actions... 

It should be so obvious that you have been set apart.  Chosen... Chosen to carry His name boldly!! Carry Him with pride!!! Valor!!! And Honor!!! Shout it from the mountain tops... For the world to witness. 

In our quest to seek approval from others do we miss God’s clues?? Do we hide our love? 

I believe when we come in contact with other souls they should walkway knowing without a doubt that we have been kissed by God... 

Be Bold. Be loved. Be obvious... Do not be a closet lover of Christ!!! Let Him set you Free!!! 

To go boldly where others before you have traveled...

It's Him. He is the one who frees our souls!!  ❤❤❤ and opens our fearful hearts!! And yes gives us the words and boldness to share His love. 

“Lord God, unlock my heart, unlock my lips, and I will overcome with my joyous praise! The fountain of your pleasure is found in the sacrifice of my shattered heart before you.... Psalms 51:15, 17 TPT

 Everyone who heard about it kept thinking about what had happened and asked, "What will this child become?" because it was obvious that the hand of the Lord was with him. Like 1:66

You show that you are a letter from Christ, delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

2 Corinthians 3:3

Look at what is obvious. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself of this: Just as he belongs to Christ, so do we. 2 Corinthians 10:7

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer 

Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull 

Be A Light (Lyric Video)
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“Love is not love until love’s vulnerable.” - Theodore Roethke...

Meaning of mute refraining from speech or temporarily speechless. 

The word mute is referred to in approximately 28 instances. 

Hold that thought!! What the cat got your tongue??? I’m speechless!!! 

If I share my feelings or thoughts, some people will think I am not good enough! Or maybe they may think that I am losing my mind?? Feeding my doubts which may factor into negative thoughts?

I don’t know about you but when I look back on my life, I too have had many silent moments... Moments when I did not speak my mind or share my feelings. I retreated many wondered why I did not have anything to say??? I thought, did my opinion really matter? I would find myself gravitating to people who were conversationist so my being quiet became comfortable and that grew into who I had become. I had crafted the art of listening... Which isn't really a bad thing.

But I became aloof and only shared my inner thoughts with a chosen few... Trust and loyalty are traits I deeply value. However, like many of us, I fell into that snare.  And cared too much what others would think... 

So with time I bound my heart and kept my soul buried deep within... 

I indeed found myself dancing on the edge of being mute...... 

But one day everything changed... I can only say I was chosen to be loved far beyond my own understanding... I still do not understand why things happened the way they did...

However, I will admit in the beginning, I felt a burning desire to share this amazing love. To be honest it was a struggle to contain it and spilled out many times. Many people did not understand. This was not my normal, it seemed that my behavior was changing.

What they did not realize is, I had been mute for so long, That I learned to fly under the radar... You could say I became invisible. I now was like a fish out of water? I had lost the ability to openly share without fear of judgment? 

Such a dilemma, I had been given this great love but my insecurities were raging. I felt bewildered and confused ... and I cried many tears... The struggle was real... What would others think?? But this LOVE was intensely beautiful and much greater than any fear...  

And my Savior did exactly what His name described. He saved me from me and He delivered such a beautiful life lesson for me to experience and to share. 

He loved me through my doubts and sang a beautiful love song to my soul... He opened my heart and freed my soul... 

This newfound love and freedom loosened my tongue... 

He gave me this message for a reason... This message is about greater love. He sings His love song to all mankind... Listen with your soulful ears...and hear His voice...

He has asked us to love beyond boundaries... We are all not so different... We all bleed the same... We will struggle with things in our lives. 

But in the end, we all crave to be accepted and loved by our Creator... It’s a love not of this world!!!! It’s a LOVE that surpasses all human understanding... 

I am no longer mute ... because to share Him and His Love is the greatest adventure we can share in this lifetime... The only time now that I am speechless is when I can feel His loving presence... I can only close my eyes and breathe Him in ... and bask in the moment... and my heart whispers I love you, thank you for the gift of you! 

He WOWs me #speechless 

It's Him. It's always HIM... But now it's you and me... He gave us a voice ...share Him... your life will never be the same. 

And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God. Luke 1:64 

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Sinners Prayer 

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Naomi Scott - Speechless Lyrics (From Aladdin 2019)