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Sue Cutler
2 Chron. 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and change from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land. I try my best not to get into politics. However, when one of my very favorite scriptures came up, I had to address it. It’s not a surprise that I’m a conservative, and proud of it. I tell my Christian friends (some who are anti-presidential) that I will NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! Vote for someone who…
WOMEN OF FAITH IN CINCY..JAN ’999 The Weigh Down Group decided to attend The Women of Faith Convention in Cincinnati. I was honored, due to the fact that the first convention I attended was in my hometown. I took a Friday off and we headed to the Queen City. We attended a smaller pre-conference the day before the convention. The speaker was Becky Terribassi. The format of her presentation revolved around her book entitled, ”Change Your Life.” The premise of the book was how to change your mind/life by reading The Word an hour per day. As…
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for everything, and a season for every purpose unto heaven etc. HELP LORD! SHOW ME WHAT TO DO! There’s been so many times that God has answered me, but in His time, not mine. Remember, God has a huge sense of humor. Sometimes he takes years to answer. Other times it’s within 15 minutes. *May 1968-no cell phones- I got on the wrong city bus. I was panicking. How would I get to hook up with my sister 5 mi away? “Lord show me the way!” I prayed. I…
One week after The Women of Faith Convention, I got an amazing phone call from Linda Grace. “I have a scripture that I’m supposed to give you. Habakkuk 1:5 Look at the nations and watch, and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Hab 2: 2-3 Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets, so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false…
I’M LOOK’N AT YOU KID Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. As Christians, we are taught to seek God and ask for His help. I realized at a very young age, that without God, I am nothing. For those of you who are materialistic, you don’t know what you’re missing. God can bless us with relationships, children, homes, careers, finances. However, when He gives me little snippets from heaven…..God things that I can’t explain in the physical realm……. I know He’s…
HAPPY ST. PADDY’S DAY Numbers 6:24-26 May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His Face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord turn His Face toward you and give you peace. My former pastor and friend Father Pat, is the epitome of a jovial leprechaun. How we miss him. His smile and hearty laugh could fill up a room, with light and joy. As we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day, I wish to share with you his favorite Irish blessing, that he would say after every mass…
SPOTLIGHT 4 WHY SUE BLOGS The Second Blessing Night at Vineyard Columbus From Jan. of 99 until the end of Feb., we attended the second session of Weigh Down Workshop. Again, the Blessing Night was greatly anticipated. Trust me friends, it did not prove to fail! What was spoken over me was the following: *I am one whose heart truly seeks God. *I have a heart of gold. *The woman spoke this scripture over me. *Isaiah58:11-12 The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your need in a sun- scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You…
Thanks for building my character, Mom. Galatians 5:22 For the Fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness. I praise God that I was the daughter of Ruth Laible Ortlieb! Love you, Mam. Please send me some snippits from heaven. You’ve been there for 24 years…..but who’s counting? Me! Lord how I miss you! Tears are flowing as I write. My faith, my Christian nature, come from you, and Granny. You planted the acorn and taught me to be erstwhile. However, as His Spirit grew in me, He taught me to…
HEBREWS 3:13 Therefore, encourage one another as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Having taught Kindergarten for 26 years, I had a lot of experience with encouraging 5 year olds how to get along. It was a constant battle forming their characters to be righteous. However, my husband and I both worked diligently to raise our sons as men of faith and character. All 3 of them, like their father, have a significant work ethic. My son and his wife are amazing parents to 5 year, old…
Being a mother of 3 sons, I had often longed for a daughter. As a Kindergarten Teacher in the Jonathan Alder Schools, I often bonded with certain families. Well, God answered my prayer. My former student and now high school sophomore, Skye Bissell, is the daughter that I always prayed for. We have kept in close contact throughout the years. Trust me. Someday, Skye will publish her own teen devotional. Please, welcome my God-Daughter Skye Bissell as this week’s Spotlight Writer. TAKE OFF YOUR CROWNS DRAMA QUEENS MY TAKE By Skye Bissell Being a 16-year-old girl…
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, so you may discern what is good, pleasing, and the perfect will of God. I was not a typical teenager. I was a lot stronger than many girls my age, and the youngest of 4 siblings. In the first grade, I could do every dance and sang every song from Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. As my older siblings had parties and friends over, there I was in the midst of all of the activities. I also realized at a…
Psalm 119:66-68… Teach me knowledge and good judgement. For I believe in your commands. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. 71-72 It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn your decrees. The law of your mouth is more precious to me than silver or gold. AFFLICTION IS HELL! We’ve all lived it. Trust me my friends in my 68 years, I have been through a lot. Three times within my life…
Weigh Down Workshop with Gracie. On Sept. 28, 1998 I went with Gracie to Columbus Vineyard to attend a Weigh Down Workshop. I had attended a few services prior to this event, and was very fulfilled with its format. Therefore, I was going with great expectations. There were a series of three classes that year. I didn’t lose a lot of weight. However, I lost a ton of baggage. One eve in November, during the last class, we had a Blessing Night. During this event, attending members call upon The Holy Spirit to speak blessings upon one another. As…
As previously revealed, My Granny and mother both had “The Gift of God’s Wisdom.” Oh, you bet they were human, and had their faults; however, they were wise in the spirit. For years, as I rebuilt my life, I prayed for the Gift of Wisdom. The summer of 2000, I began boldly to digest Psalms and Proverbs. I’d sit on my big country porch and read, study, write, and respond. A rather comical incident occurred, once I began my inhalation of The Word. In my dreams, I kept hearing and seeing the words, ”tree of life.” This same…
PS.107:1 Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever. WANNA MAKE YOUR CUP HALF FULL? Everyday, as I do my devotions, I write down something that I’m thankful for. A Gratitude Journal is an amazing tool. Blessings occur daily, when you are a tune to recognizing them. Sometimes they are mammoth: 46 years married to a loving, Christian man. Oh, we’ve had our issues maturing together. However, he is still my greatest blessing, along with our 3 sons, daughter-in-law, and grandsons. Often when we recognize our blessings, they are…