My Favorite Animal

Our teacher asked what my favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken." She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else laughed.

My parents told me to always tell the truth. I did. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much. I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef. Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed, too. Then he told me not to do it again.

The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was. I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, so I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken. She sent me back to the principal's office. He laughed, and told me not to do it again.

I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am. Today, my teacher asked me to tell her what famous person I admired most. I told her, "Colonel Sanders."

Guess where I am now. 😎😁😆🤣🤣🤣

Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:

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Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:

Me: “Lord, what do You want me to know today?”

God: “Let Me calm your heart and mind as you rest in My presence. There will always be things to think about and things to do, but the moments you spend with Me will be where you find your true strength as I pour My lifegiving truths into your heart when you are willing to receive them.

“Do not hesitate to talk to Me throughout your day, for I am always here for you. Tell Me everything. I want to hear your heartfelt cries in good times and bad. Trust Me with what matters most to you. The more you get to know Me, the more you will see My faithfulness in your life.”

Ps. 34:17 (NIV) ~ “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

Who else is mesmerized by this video? Life is like this tire’s journey.

“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”

Matthew 25:40

Hold Your Peace

The chariots roared behind them,
iron wheels grinding the earth,
dust rising, the enemy pressing close.

Before them stretched the sea,
vast and unbroken,
its dark waters restless beneath the wind.

No path forward.
No shelter in retreat.

Fear rippled through the people.
Cries rose sharp with despair,
the sound of a nation cornered.

And in the chaos was a command:
“The Lord shall fight for you,
and ye shall hold your peace.”
— Exodus 14:14 (KJV)

Not silence of defeat,
but a holy stillness.

A hush in the unknown.
A trembling faith
clinging only to a word.

For the greater miracle begins
before the sea splits—
in the act of faith,
standing still
with nothing but God’s promise.

— R.D. Halden

Testimony Tuesday

The following are two testimonies from individuals who found themselves in the presence of God and experienced a glimpse of heaven.

I don’t know about you but when I try to imagine what heaven will be like or imagine being in the presence of Jesus, I feel as though just my imagination will not even come close to what I think it will be. I believe it will be ten times or even a hundred times greater than what I can think or imagine.

In other words…try to imagine what it would be like and yet, it will be more than that! Now, I can’t even imagine that.

Are you ready for heaven? Will you be ready to meet Jesus?

“But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.””
I Corinthians 2:9

Don’t feel sorry for or fear for your kids/grandkids because the world they are going to grow up in is not what it used to be.

God created them and called them for the exact moment in time that they’re in. Their life wasn’t a coincidence or an accident.

Raise them up to know the power they walk in as children of God.
Train them up in the authority of His Word.
Teach them to walk in faith knowing that God is in control.
Empower them to know they can change the world.

Don’t teach them to be fearful and disheartened by the state of the world but hopeful that they can do something about it.

Every person in all of history has been placed in the time that they were in because of God’s sovereign plan.
He knew Daniel could handle the lions den.
He knew David could handle Goliath.
He knew Esther could handle Haman.
He knew Peter could handle persecution.
He knows that your child can handle whatever challenge they face in their life. He created them specifically for it!

Don’t be scared for your children, but be honored that God chose YOU to parent the generation that is facing the biggest challenges of our lifetime.
Rise up to the challenge.
Raise Daniels, Davids, Esthers and Peters!

God isn’t scratching His head wondering what He’s going to do with this mess of a world.
He has an army He’s raising up to drive back the darkness and make Him known all over the earth.

Don’t let your fear steal the greatness God placed in them. I know it’s hard to imagine them as anything besides our sweet little babies, and we just want to protect them from anything that could ever be hard on them, but they were born for such a time as this.
~ Unknown

Trusting God’s timing is a lesson I have learned through seasons of waiting and uncertainty. In those situations Ecclesiastes 3.1 has helped me remember that God is in control of the events in our lives and that his timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our expectations.
Trusting in God’s timing can often mean giving up our own desire for immediate results. Acknowledging God’s wisdom and sovereignty, we recognize he sees the bigger picture and knows what is best for us. When we trust in God’s timing, we let go of anxiety and practice patience, confident that he will fulfill his promises in his time.
God’s timing is marked by his faithfulness and love. He works all things together for our good (Romans 8:28), even in times of delay or apparent silence. God’s timing prepares us, refines our character, and aligns circumstances for his glory and our ultimate good.
Looking back, I can see that God’s timing has brought blessings. In seasons of waiting God has taught me dependence on him, deepened my faith, and opened doors I had never imagined. Each situation has been a divine appointment, revealing his faithfulness and provision in unexpected ways.
If you find yourself discouraged by waiting, I urge you to rest in God’s promises and trust his timing. Seek his guidance through prayer and his Word, knowing that he is faithful to fulfill his plans for you at the appointed time.
Father, help us to trust your timing in every aspect of our lives. Amen ☕️

~Darrell Delaney~

Well, you all know what to do!

Testimony Tuesday

I love this testimony from this Korean Pastor.
He shares his story of how he encountered “Mr. Jesus.” All it took was for him to cry out to God. A god he didn’t know yet but he took the chance.

You ask yourself; “How did this man know to call out to God, when all he knew was Buddha? He was never taught about Jesus. And yet, he knew deep in his heart to cry out to Him. God Himself had ordained this young man’s heart at that time to call upon the God of the universe.

There is only one God that can fill the empty heart of man perfectly.

Watch this man’s powerful testimony on how he came to know Jesus Christ as his savior.
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How many of you have unsaved family members?

Do you fear for them that they won’t make it to heaven?

The Word of God says to not fear, but yet we often have anxious thoughts about whether our loved ones will make it to heaven.

Listen to this woman’s prayer for this precious little boy who is anxious about his mother’s salvation. Watch his face transform during this woman’s prayer for him.

The enemy wants to stress you out by way of worry, doubt and anxious thoughts about our loved ones.

Whenever the enemy begins to poke you with fear and doubt. Rebuke, and claim the promises of God for that loved one. And receive the peace of God. Surrender those thoughts and surrender that family member to Jesus. Now, walk in faith and in victory knowing nothing is impossible with God.
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