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Words That Describe God – K4 – Family Edition

71 June 10, 2024
 
Kind, Psalm 34:8, James 1:17 – Gwen
Key, John 3:16 – Jack
Knowlegable, Psalm 139:4 – Caleb
Kinetic, Psalm 118:14 – Betsy
Kinesis, Acts 17:10-12 – Brian
 
72 June 11, 2024
 
Knitting, Psalm 139:13, Philippians 2:13 – Gwen
Kayak, Matthew 7:13-14 – Jack
Kind, Psalm 145:8 – Caleb
Knower, Psalm 139:1-3 – Betsy
Kiddush, 2:1-3 – Brian
 
73 June 12, 2024
 
King, Colossians 1:13 – Gwen
Kernel, Colossians 1:16 – Jack
King, Psalm 10:16 – Caleb
King, Revelation 19:6 – Betsy
Kimberlite, Proverbs 24:10-34 – Brian
Kindness, “Jesus showed kindness to everyone.” Whitney
 
74 June 13, 2024
 
Knowing, Jeremiah 17:9-10 – Gwen
Kind, 1 Peter 5:7 – Jack
Keep, Psalm 18:2 – Caleb
Keeper, Psalm 121:5-7 – Betsy
Kneel, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 12:4 – Brian
 
75 June 14, 2024
 
Knocking, Revelation 3:20 – Gwen
King, Revelation 19:13-16 – Jack
Kin, 1 Corinthians 8:6 – Caleb
Kindred, 1 John 3:1-2 – Betsy
Keeshond, Psalm 121 – Brian
 
76 June 15, 2024
 
Keeper, Psalm 12:7-8 – Gwen
Keen, 1 Chronicles 29:11 – Jack
Kraken, Deuteronomy 9:3 – Caleb
Keynote, Ephesians 2:4-5 – Betsy
Kirkman, Matthew 6:24 – Brian
 
77 June 16, 2024
 
Kinetic, Philippians 2:13 – Gwen
Kindle, James 4:8 – Jack
Key, John 14:6 – Caleb
Keen, 1 Peter 3:12 – Betsy
Kerygma, John 3:16 – Brian

Last Find for K4!!!

‘Kerygma’ was the word for today!  It is the earliest form of the message of the Gospels before anything was written down.  The oral message about Jesus spoken by the apostles to the world changed everything.  No longer were people to be enslaved by dark demonic powers that sought only destruction, however veiled, but are now being set free because a greater power is now at work in us.

This is a Truth both Rinax and Nob of Coconut Cove are finding out as they manipulate the power of the Word of God to their own ends.

Can Grono, Conkey, and Coucan, along with the rest of the Covians, put a stop to them before another tragic scar mars its way across the Cove?  Watch the 5th episode, and find out!

182 Find on Friday for K4

Today’s word was Keeshond.  The ways this breed of dog reflects God to me was in its trusted ability to sound the alarm with a bark. “They are known by their loud, distinctive bark. Throughout the centuries, the Keeshond has been very popular as a watch dog on barges on canals in the Netherlands and middle Europe. This trait is evident to this day, and they are alert dogs that warn their owners of any new visitors.” – Google search.  God watches over us and is always alert.  Check out His ever-watchful security measures in Psalm  121.

When reading the info about Keeshonds, it didn’t take me long to diverge off on the path of barges in the Netherlands, then onto narrow boats in England.  I’m not sure why the narrowboat life appeals to me so much.  It must be from canoeing on the Au Sable up in Michigan and coming across Brett DeYoung, a mentor of mine when I was a kid.  There was a bit of mystery on the water in that meeting that I loved, something about the community on the river.  I still don’t know how it happened, but it filled my heart to see him there.  He used to lead canoe trips on the Au Sable when I was a kid, and then I was leading one from RLCA when we met.  We had a leaky canoe that he and his wife, Sandy, helped to patch-up.  And then we were off.

I told Betsy about one day, after I get my healing, we could buy a narrow boat and cruise down the waterways in England and she seemed all for it.  Living on a boat for a few years would be extra fun.  I found myself joining David Johns on his YouTube channel “CruisingTheCut”, as he documented Jo and Michaels final 5 miles, or as he wrote, “In October last year (2021), my friends Jo and Michael (plus dog George) completed a four year epic trip around every navigable mile of the connected UK canal network. Along with many of their viewers, I went along to document the final five miles.”

A quick word about another mystery, healing.  I know mine is coming and was recently reminded of its nearness as I prayed for a guy I just met.  His friend was dying from a lifelong illness and could be gone any minute.  We prayed immediately for his healing and the next week, I was told his friend had made a drastic recovery and was no longer at death’s door.  I spoke again with the guy I met, and he said, “It’s been over a month now and he is quite strong.”

Now, I have had no word if he’s been cured of his illness, but his extra days are being greatly rejoiced over.  My, now friend, said to me, “You got some power in your prayers, buddy.”  To which we said “Amen.”

May our God keep watch over you better than a Keeshond, Psalm 121. And may He heal all your diseases, Psalm 103.

I Have A Dream…

“I have a dream…

 
In this dream the Church rises up together to form a better conscience for the culture in which it’s in.  It points to a greater kingdom where things such as porn and abortion are distant memories.  Widows and orphans are cared for, not carted off to their own pocket where they are ignored.  A new society is founded upon which all are welcome and treated like the children of God they are, no matter the color of skin, no matter the economic standing.  Sinful lifestyles wouldn’t be honored but would be loved into repentance.
 
We are wiser than to fall prey to the failings of the catholic church with their inquisitions.  We are the keepers of the history of man and the wisdom of God.  No longer would the success of churches be defined by numbers and screen size.  The business model of the American Church has run its course and its leadership is waning, the 80’s are gone.  We need to have a better voice for too much darkness surrounds us.  We are the Light of the world and will not be extinguished.  We host His presence and are a foretaste of His Kingdom.  When we worship Him and pray, we witness darkness flee.
 
It may seem like the end times, and I say if it is, then let us give our Lord and Savior a welcome to be proud of, not a: “Could You wait just a second?  George Lucas came out with a new movie and I’m on the last level of my video game.”
 
The helplessness of the Church would also fade away as sexual revolutions would be replaced by love.  Brothers and sisters in distant countries that face persecution would find help by more than companies that throw money at problems.  Actual research would be done to find a better way to accomplish their mission, the spreading of the Gospel.
 
I’m tired of the Church waiting for the government to do her work.  I’m tired of worrying who the next President will be.  I don’t find that anywhere in Scripture for worrying is not our job.  Why do we let a government which can obviously be bought replace our hands that are already paid for by His blood?
 
Yes, the Church has been a source of great atrocities in the past, but how is hiding today going to fix yesterday?  Can we not learn from it?  Are we not still the Bride?  Prayer in school would be the norm and the Bible would be a primary book from which our children would learn their value.  It would no longer be defined by sexual predators and the sex trade.  Evolution would take its place as a theory not as fact.  School violence would not be prevented by armed teachers but by prayer and a way to find actual solutions.  We are the only solution, governments can only move as far as their leash to this world and its ways allows.  We are to be free of such chains.  In our despondency we let the people suffer under their repeated failures, for that is all they will ever accomplish.  Why do we expect more from them?  They are not the Bride, we are.
 
Divorce, abuse, addictions of various kinds, debt, health care, could all be addressed as the Bride stands.  Why do they not teach how to properly handle money in school?  Because they want to raise a generation of debtors.  We are not meant for such things, our children are not made for such things, nor their children.  But what else have we to offer them while we sit.  Stand Bride of Christ!  Let us unite and give them a witness that once again inspires and sets free for the chains of this fallen world are heavy indeed.
 
For our children and theirs, let us give them such a story that shakes beyond culture, beyond economies, beyond Google and Amazon and ushers in His life giving presence.
 
Stand Bride of Christ!  Stand!”
 
I wrote this years ago, while I was trading emails with President Obama during a time of the Supreme Court overstepping its bounds to redefine marriage, school shootings, and ISIS.  May it be a helpful note for today.

182 Find for K4!!!

Sometimes when I ask God for a word for the day, I spin down a list of words until He points one out and it catches my eye.  I read the definition and sometimes it sticks.  Today’s find was ‘kiddush’, and it is a blessing that is spoken over wine.  To learn more check out https://reformjudaism.org/beliefs-practices/prayers-blessings/shabbat-evening-blessings-kiddush-blessing-over-wine.

How it reflects God’s character is in the act of being a blessing over my life.  So, I guess I am the wine.  Now Jesus used wine to represent His blood during the last supper He had with His disciples, Matthew 26:17-30.  Jesus spoke a kiddush, of sorts, over that wine in 27-28 and said it was, “poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”  His forgiveness over me through the blood of Jesus is the joy of my faith.

Words That Describe God – J4 – Family Edition

64 June 3, 2024
 
Jammed, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18 – Gwen
Justifyable, 1 Peter 2:22 – Jack
Jovial, Jeremiah 32:41 – Caleb
Jehovah-Rohi, Psalm 23:1 – Betsy
Joyride, 2 Kings 2:11 – Brian
 
65 June 4, 2024
 
Judge, Isaiah 33:22 – Gwen
Joy-Giver, Isaiah 35:10 – Jack
Justifier, Genesis 1:1 – Caleb
Jehovah Shammah, Ezekiel 48:35 – Betsy
Junction, Matthew 11:28-30 – Brian
 
66 June 5, 2024
 
Jaw-dropping, Job 5:9, 1 Corinthians 12:6 – Gwen
Jesus, John 3:16 – Jack
Jesus, John 3:16 – Caleb
Jehovah Shalom, Isaiah 26:3 – Betsy
Junket, John 3:16 – Brian
 
67 June 6, 2024
 
Jealous, Exodus 20:5 – Gwen
Join, Romans 15:13 – Jack
Justice, Isaiah 30:18 – Caleb
Jehovah Nissi, P proverbs 21:31 – Betsy
Jojoba, Psalm 46 – Brian
 
68 June 7, 2024
 
Jumbo, Isaiah 41:10 – Gwen
Jumpstart, Genesis 1:1 – Jack
Jubliant, Psalm 96:12 – Caleb
Jehovah Rapha, Exodus 15:26 – Betsy
Jetsam, Job 1:20-22, Acts 27:18 – Brian
 
69 June 8, 2024
 
Jim-dandy, Philippians 2:5-7 – Gwen
Jurisdiction, Psalm 119:96 – Jack
Joyful, Romans 15:13 – Caleb
Joule, Collosians 1:11 – Betsy
Jostle, Joshua 1:9 – Brian
 
70 June 9, 2024
 
Joy, 1 Peter 1:8-9 – Gwen
Judicial, Psalm 76:8-9 – Jack
Judge, Isaiah 33:22 – Caleb
Jesus, Hebrews 1:3-6 – Betsy
Jalapeno, Joshua 24 – Brian

Words That Describe God – I4 – Family Edition

57 May 27, 2024
 
Incomparable, Dueteronomy 10:17 – Gwen
Intelligent, Psalm 147:5 – Jack
Immortal, 1 Timothy 6:16 – Caleb
Initiator, Romans 4:17 – Betsy
Interconnectivity, Hebrews 12:4-13 – Brian
 
58 May 28, 2024
 
Inviting, Isaiah 1:18 – Gwen
Ideal, Psalm 84:11 – Jack
Impressive, Psalm 66:3 – Caleb
Inside, Romans 8:10 – Betsy
Indispensible, Ephesians 3:20-21 – Brian
 
59 May 29, 2024
 
Indefatigable, Ezekiel 34:11 – Gwen
Indomitable, Mark 14:36 – Jack
Impeccable, Hebrews 13:8 – Caleb
It, Isaiah 54:6 – Betsy
Incarnation, John 14:12 – Brian
 
60 May 30, 2024
 
Intimate, James 4:8 – Gwen
Incoming, Revelation 1:7 – Jack
Infinite, 1 Timothy 1:17 – Caleb
Ipsilateral, 1 Peter 3:22 – Betsy
Instructor, Psalm 32, Philippians 2:8 – Brian
 
61 May 31, 2024
 
Immaculate, Hebrews 5:9, 12:2 – Gwen
Illuminating, James 1:5-6 – Jack
Illuminating, 1 John 1:5 – Caleb
Impressive, Psalm 66:3 – Betsy
Illustrious, Matthew 17:2 – Brian
 
62 June 1, 2024
 
Idle-less, John 5:17 – Gwen
Inventor, Psalm 139:4 – Jack
Inconceivable, Psalm 145:3 – Caleb
Impeccable, 2 Samuel 22:31 – Betsy
Insufflator, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 33:6 – Brian
 
63 June 2 2024
 
Identity, 1 John 3:1 – Gwen
Instead, John 3:16 – Jack
Inevitable, Psalm 139:8 – Caleb
Incubator, Deuteronomy 33:12 – Betsy
Infallible, Mark 13:31 – Brian

182 find!!!

The word I found about today was Jojoba!   I didn’t even want to use this word for the 182’s J4 word, but here we are…

How it relates to God is in the plant’s properties.  It is a shrub that grows in harsh conditions, and its seed can be made into an oil which can be used to help heal and nourish the body.  To learn more, listen to Kristen Kirby talk about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0xCDEx3JPs.