The meaning of judge - to form an opinion or conclusion about something or someone.

The word “judge ” seems to have been used 45 times in the “authorized” KJV of the Bible. 

Who can honestly say without reproach that they have never been guilty of judging others?? 

This is such an ugly human trait. Do we become the judge and jury and throw that discerning eye and walk away too fast?

I don’t understand how we can not be more accepting of others. We are only here on this planet for such a short time... We should attempt to look past the outward appearance and see the rawness of a soul and maybe what you think you saw, is nothing like envisioned in your mind. 

Does our judgment come from fear of the unknown? Or is it due to our own inadequacies? Are we so full of ourselves that there is no room in our hearts for anyone that does not meet our standards ??? 

This is such a sad thought! 

This type of behavior can wound hearts! It can make them bleed.. and leave scars for a lifetime... I believe the one judging is truly missing out on the fullness of this life. 

There are times in our lives that we feel like we do not belong and we can feel lonely... Those heartfelt feelings can raise many of our insecurities... Looking to others to validate our worth is such a critical mistake... 

I do believe our deepest desire is to belong to something bigger than ourselves. But are we limiting ourselves to be earthly bound? Or are we reaching for something beyond this life?

There are times I have been on the side of the one being Judged. I feel many may judge my outward appearance of an inward love that is so beautiful and yet so hard to contain.  

And when I have been made to feel different is when I may withdraw and look like I am detached from this life. “Distant” 

But do not fooled by my silence. I have found solace in the loving arms of my Savior. He offers no judgment. He accepts me where I am at that beautiful moment in time. I look to Him for my validation. 

I have witnessed and felt His love.  His love is the most important love our soul should ever crave... It fills every void. It heals every scar. It is timeless and yet so difficult to describe. 

It's been my experience that our Savior speaks of love and acceptance. I ask Him often to teach me of His great love!! I want to learn to love with this type of love!! How, just how does He do it !! 

It’s His type of love that we should be desiring. It’s a love that is unconditional. It does not judge. It’s kind and forgiving. It has no boundaries...  

So the next time you feel the urge to judge ... look in the mirror and ask yourself am I full of myself? Or is there room in my heart to love... 

If you do not know the answer turn to the greatest teacher of life and love. It’s Him! 

Don’t judge something you do not understand.. embrace the differences.  You might surprise yourself and learn the most beautiful lesson of life!! 

To love like!!  HIM!!

It’s always been Him! 

He has only one request. That you love God with all your heart and soul and mind.

1 John 4:8 - But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

1 John 4:16 - We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.  

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37 -42 

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As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.  If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:9-11

Meaning of public done, perceived or existing in open view.

The word public is not readily available in the Bible. It seems to be hidden in its pages. 

Do we share our stories to help spread His message or do we keep the message locked within the confines of our hearts…? 

This journey has changed me from who I was to who I now have become. Many that knew me, knew the old me, knew me as a quiet, private, and a bit of a shy person... I feel I was a deep thinker and I felt I loved in my own way but did not readily share my thoughts or my feelings… 

But …. from the moment I experienced a Holy Spirit Encounter many things changed… I had this powerful desire to share a love that He placed in my soul… This encounter thrust me into unfamiliar territory.  This love seemed so difficult to contain… It is the most amazing love one can feel and yet it is so difficult to explain. 

I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster. 

As I chased this love I grew spiritually. And as time went by I began to understand a little better how, when, and with whom to share… But it has taken years… And I still say I am a work in progress. 

Looking back many would have called my behavior strange… Many were not used to me showing love so publicly… Many did not understand… Some even ran… 

But to tell you the truth I would not change anything about the last few years…During this time I cried many tears. Because I worried about what people would think?  I had never shared openly any relationship, let alone one with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I won’t lie, at the beginning, I felt this burning desire to share Him, but it felt awkward, strange, and a bit weird. However, the desire to share this love was stronger than my personal feelings. It was too amazing to keep it to myself. 

So, I shared Him anywhere, everywhere, and with anyone that would listen. … It was a crazy time but sharing Him made me feel wonderful… but I cried behind closed doors. I felt many of my friends and family might not understand.  I am sure I raised a few eyebrows!! 

But I can publicly say He freed my soul and gave me the courage, to open my heart and share the most amazing time of my life with the world…. 

I finally realized that the ones who knew me and loved me would still accept me as I am. And the ones who did not..  well I pray that He touches your heart. So, you will grow to know and love Him because your life will never be the same. 

The reason I share this is in hopes of touching someone that may be wrestling with being embarrassed or shy or worried about what people would think. Especially when we speak of the greatest love we can ever experience.  

If we look to the Bible, we can see the greatest example of publicly showing love. He shared a monumental event with the world… He was not worried about how He physically looked. He did not have much to say. He gave us such a heartfelt visual. He publicly showed us at the cross just how much He loves each of us… 

So, I ask why it is so difficult to publicly share our love for Him… Why is it so difficult to publicly say I fell in love with God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit? Why do we keep our love for Him hidden? Is it because we are afraid of what others will think or say? 

I must ask when we stand before our Creator… Who will be with you? Will it matter what others think? Or will you openly say I love you… His opinion is truly the only one that matters… 

Everyone else is a work in progress just like you… 

Be Bold… Love Him publicly… You may be that light that guides someone home….

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.1 Timothy 4:13

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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

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Trust In Jesus- Third Day

“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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"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)