The Jesus Revolution

Happy Month of June!

It's the start of the Summer Season.
I hope that you make the most of this season.
Stay CoOL!

The Sunday message them for the 4 Sundays June and 4 Sunday in July at Word Of Life Church  The Jesus Revolution  It's an 8 part series. The Last Sunday of July will start another series.

The kingdom of God is here and it's coming.
May those who are Christian be apart of The Jesus Revolution.
Amen!

I'm slowing down on journaling on this Church Life section.
I've been enjoying my time during the Sunday gatherings.
I hope that you gather with the Church.
If not, I pray that you will.

The Prayer and Scripture for the week are on the links below.

June   3  Second Sunday after Pentecost     
June 10  Third Sunday after Pentecost    
June 17   Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 
June 24  Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 


Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Summer Time Coming Early

Yes, the heat is on. Summer time has arrived before her time comes. 

Every day is a beautiful Lord's Day! Indeed I always rejoice and learn to be glad in it. It was a wonderful gathering with the church on Sunday. The Spirit of the LORD was with us and He's always is.

The joy of the LORD is my strength. Joy! Joy! JOY! And all this energy, where did it come from? Thank You, Jesus for leading the way. Lead me on.

Prayer for the week of May 27, 2018 and the Scripture for the week. John 3:1-17

Sunday's Message: 
Dark Nights And New Dawns "A Jesus-Centered Bible" by Pastor Derek Vreeland

Listen to Jesus and what He has to say.
Let Jesus by your Rabbi.
It's all about Jesus.
Jesus is the Way.

Mile Marker
36 years ago on Thursday, May 27, 1982, I became the 18th sibling to graduate from Central High School.  My parents and I also made the front page of the newspaper that day. It was cool.

Happy Remembrance Day America!
Be safe!
Happy Summer time!
Stay CoOL!
Thanks for reading
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

In The Season of Pentecost

 Happy Birthday Church!

Sunday gathering:

 One of the beautiful things that out of this day, WOLC welcomed believers into the community through water baptism. What a great joy to witness this on Pentecost Sunday.  I always go to the Upper Room before gathering with the church.

I chatted with some friends. Of coarse I had to bring up the hats that I seem during the Royal wedding Yes, I was up to witness the wedding. I'm glad that I did.

 I'm a member of God's Royal Family through His Son Jesus Christ, my LORD, Savior and King. ~ I'm a daughter and a child of God Almighty. 
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From WOLC's bulletin.
Prayer for the week during the week of May 20, 2018
Scripture for the week  Act 2:1-21

The Message
The Dark Night Of Unknowing by Pastor Brian Zahnd

The journey into a new day begins with a dark night, but it leads to a new dawn. For me it was the dawn of a kingdom gospel.”  Brian Zahnd

Spiritual progress is knowing…unknowing…and then new knowing.” Brian Zahnd

I hope that you have a wonderful week.
We're heading into the Summer months.
Students have been graduating.
I attended my nieces graduation last week.
Best of luck to all who are graduating and have graduated.

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Into The Last Week Of The Easter Season

It's been a beautiful Lord's Day!

Prayer for the week
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. via Book Of Common Prayer

Scripture of the week: John 17:6-19

The Gathering on Sunday; we were celebrating Mothers! It was a beautiful Mother's Day. Nine babies were dedicated. There were twin sister.

The Message: Don't Freak Out About Doubt by Brian Zahnd

Words of wisdom for those wrestling with doubt:
1. Leave room for mystery
2. Let the church carry you
3. Fall into trust"
Brian Zahnd

“Sometimes a dark night of doubt really does lead to a new dawn of a better faith.”
 Brian Zahnd

“Theological deconstruction/reconstruction often begins by doubting something. And not all doubt is bad because there are some theological ideas that you need to doubt.”  Brian Zahnd

After the gathering.
I made it home. I rested up and made my way to my sister's house. We had a small gathering.

By the end of the day, I was watching a movie. I was tried out by bedtime.  In all it was a wonderful Sunday.  I begin to prepare for me week. And what a week it has been becoming.

Enjoy the Last Week of Easter 2018!
Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A.Blakley

The Dawning of New Beginnings

I feels like Spring came back with Summer. It's been in the 80's. I'm getting use to the changes. I put up my Winter coat, boats and gloves. LoL. Still, again, it's cold in places. I have to bring a jacket. I don't want to freeze.

It was a dawning of a new day on this Beautiful Lord's Day!
Happy 1st Sunday in May! Be a blessing.  It was a wonderful day.

Prayer for the week
Scripture for the week John 15:9-17

The Gathering at 10 am cst.
We did our confession, praised, worshiped the ways we do every Sunday.
We honored and prayed for graduates.

Message Series: Dark Nights And New Dawns 
May 6, 2018 message: The End is the beginning by Brian Zahnd
 “At the center of my faith is not a belief system or a book, but a person: Jesus Christ.”
Brian Zahnd

“You’re not saved by a belief system. You’re saved by Jesus.”
Brian Zahnd

"Encouragement for those in theological deconstruction:
1. Don’t be afraid and don’t be ashamed
2. Keep in mind that your theological house isn’t Jesus
3. Beware of the pendulum
4. Open up to the whole body of Christ
5. Be patient, a new dawn will come."
    Brian Zahnd

We came to the table of the LORD.
We departed the gathering with a blessing.

 I hope all will have a great week.Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Look To Jesus, Always

It's been a Beautiful Day! Thank You, Jesus! Oh, What A Day!

Worship the Lord in the fullness of holiness.  It's truly is a beautiful Lord's Day! Father God, Creator of us all. I'm witnessing the beauty of the sun shining and listening to the birds singing. 

I had the honor to met the speaker Mr. William Paul Young in the Upper Room this morning. I didn't realize who he was until I got out in the foyer. Mr. Young and Pastor Brian did a wonderful.

Prayer for the week of April 29, 2018.
Scripture for the week: John 15:1-8

The Message:
Lies We Believe About God:
A Conversation with Wm. Paul Young and Brian Zahnd.

You are in a relationship with a God who has never been alone.”  William Paul Young

Belief is an activity not a category.”  William Paul Young


Hebrews 3:1-2
So, my dear Christian friends, companions in following this call to the heights, take a good hard look at Jesus. He’s the centerpiece of everything we believe, faithful in everything God gave him to do. ~ 

Words of Encourage:
Everything is going to be alright. Don't you worry. Trust God

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

The Kingdom of God: The Earth

This is my Father's world, O let me not forget.  Happy Earth Day! Did anyone hug a tree, today. I did.

It was a beautiful Lords' day! I enjoyed myself. I did some things not on my daily dos.  I stepped out of my comfort zone. I didn't think to hug a tree today. But, I did. It was Earth Day!

I chatted with people and listened on to others who were having some conversations. There were two man talking about politics and protection yourself from crime. They were deep.

The Sunday Gathering. 10 AM cst
It's nice to see people week after week. There are people I see every now and than. We only have one Sunday gathering.  We can easily miss one another.

The Message
Earth Day message by Brian Zahnd "Soil With A Soul" Series: A Life That We Can Live

“Those who call Genesis scripture should understand that to wisely steward creation is our first vocation That vocation has never been rescinded.”  Brian Zahnd

Holy Communion:
We are connected to the bread and wine through Jesus. The bread and wine came from the earth just as humanity was breathe into being from the dust of the ground.

Prayer for the week: "O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people; Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."  The Book Of Common Prayer

Scripture for the week of April 22, 2018
 John 10:11-18

Hope you will enjoy the last full week of April.
It's been weird weather most of the month.
Spring is springing back.
Enjoy!

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley  

A Beautiful Snowy Lord's Day

Happy 3rd Sunday of Easter! We're half way through April! The weather won't make up her mind. I think, we have had all Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall this month. Last week was for all seasons.
We had snow last Sunday. And by Wednesday it was 79 degrees,  Thursday, it got up to 82 degrees. Though, it got up to about 83 on Friday, the storms came. Then, it started snowing on Saturday evening. And snow continued on Sunday. It looked weird with the green grass.

The Gathering: 
It was a beautiful Lord's day. The snow didn't stop us from gathering as the church. It was nice to chat with some of the people.

The Message: From the Series: A Life That We Can Live
"The Contemplative Alternative" Message by Brian Zahnd  
It's a good message.

"There is a kind of deep damage to your soul cultivated by a willingness to participate in the constant stress of the culture wars.”  Brain Zahnd

“The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties—but right through every human heart and through all human hearts.” - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Gulag Archipelago

Scripture for the week The Collect
Prayer for the week. Luke 24:36b -48

I hope you have a great week.
Spring will come back in time.
I hope soon and very soon.
Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Celebating The Life That God Has Given

What a beautiful Lord's Day! It's been a wonder day of celebrating my life. I'm thankful that God has placed people in my pathway to celebrate with me. God is so good! Thank You, Abba Father!


Church gathering was at 10 am.

"A Life That We Can Live" Message by Pastor Brian Zahnd
From the Series: A Life That We Can Live.

“Every bush is on fire with God. Every bush, every tree, every bird, every blade of grass, every grain of sand, even the innumerable stars are all on fire with the glory of God.” Brian Zahnd

Oh! LORD, help us tend to our souls. Teach us to slow down. Make us aware that wherever we go, we're on Holy ground. Lead us to that quiet place to where we can meet with you. Show us a life that we can live, day by day as we experience Your glory

Prayer for the week: April 8, 2018
Scripture for the week: John 20:19-31

Born Day Celebration
I enjoyed the last few hours before my birthday officially arrives 12 minutes before 10 am cst. I greeted for a little while. I had a good time. I made my way back to the Upper Room. That's where I entered into my New Year.  LORD, lead the way set before me!

I took the time to read all my birthday greetings and wishes on facebook. Thank You, Jesus! God bless them. How great a gift of life that You have given to me. It's a life worth living, to the glory to Your Holy Name.

Birthdays are special. We should honor them. There are people who don't. That's sad. Then there are people who have birthdays, who are sad. They don't have people to celebrate their life with them. That's sad.

I'm thankful that the Lord has placed people in my life. There were times when a few times whe people forget my birthday nor acknowledge my birthday. It's nice to be thought of and prayed for. Thank You, Father God for thinking of me at the foundation of the world.

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Welcome To The Easter Season and the 2nd Quarter of 2018!

What an beautiful weekend! The Lenten Season ended on Holy Saturday. We're into the Easter Celebration. Enjoy! Happy April!

It's been a snowy Easter Sunday! I think we got about 3 inches of wet snow. It's cold, feeling like Winter time again. I will be below freezing over night.

It's been a wonderful Easter Sunday. I didn't think too much about April Fool's Day, today. For the past 18 years, the 1st Day of April has been different. It's not a day for joking nor to be fooled.

In Memory of my mother.

 On Saturday, April 1, 2000, my mother fell asleep and entered into heaven in the arms of Jesus. We'll reunite again when the time comes.  It's been 18 years since her departure on that Census Day in the U.S.A. ~ My mother was counted on that census. She has left us a legacy. Her spirit still lives in the hearts of those who remember her. She's missed and never forgotten.

A Thought of God's Creation
I've been enjoying God's creation more this year. I took my time today and enjoyed the snow. We have experienced a White Easter Sunday. Five years ago, we had a white Palm Sunday. Would be something if we would have a white Good Friday? All God's creation is beautiful.

Easter Gathering as the church

Message "The Eighth Day" by Pastor Brian Zahnd
( It was a good message and a good The Last Week Series. )

The Prayer for the week and The scripture for the week: John 20: 1- 18

There were a lot of people during the gathering on this snowy day. The snow didn't stop people to come to the house of the LORD.

There was an Easter eggs hunt after church. Yes, in the snow. It was cold and windy. Some children did go for it. Others were given a bag so that didn't have to go outside to look for eggs.

I hope that all will have a wonderful 2nd quarter of 2018.
Enjoy the Easter Season.

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Romans 15:13

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Holy Week: On The Journey To The Cross With Jesus

Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Happy Holy Days!

I had a wonderful 35th Anniversary Celebration on the journey with Jesus.
I'm pressing onward with Him.

May we enter into The Holy Week!

Holy Week Messages: The Last Week Series via Word Of Life Church

Palm Sunday         There's Always Some Dude On A Horse by Pastor Brian Zahnd

Holy Monday       When The Whip Comes Down by Pastor Brian Zahnd

Holy Tuesday        Getting Down To Brass Tacks by Pastor Jacob Taylor

Holy Wednesday   A Royal Waste of Time by Pastor Derek Vreeland

Maundy Thursday  A Place Called Gethsemane  by Pastor Brian Zahnd

Good Friday           The Singularity of Good Friday  by  Pastor Brian Zahnd

Holy Saturday:       Not posted yet.

Waiting for the 8th Day.
Easter Sunday!

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

On The Journey With Jesus: Celebrating 35 Years

 It's A New Day! Everyday is Holy! Enter in and enjoy today as it is present.

It's been a long journey since that Last Friday, 35 years ago on March the 25th. It falls on a Palm Sunday this year. Thank You, LORD!

I said, my I do to Jesus on that day.  And today,  I'll say it again. I do with no turning back, no turning back.

I'm following Jesus and staying on the journey with  Him.
Thanks for reading.
Happy Holy Week!
Enter in.

Enjoy today as it is present, a gift from God. God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Journey Within

It's been a wonderful 5th Sunday of Lent.  Yes! It's been a great day. God is good. All the time God is good. Thank You, Jesus for this day. Life is beautiful in Him.

Prayer for the week of March 18, 2018
Scripture of the Week Mark 14: 12- 25  March 18, 2018

Some of the tweet and a few thought on Sunday:
One Week away ~ Eight Days away ~ Twenty One days away, ~ In the Pre - Celebration Time ~ Living in the present ~

As I reflected by over this day, it turned out well. Thankful for the people in whom crossed my pathway. There were friends in the Upper Room with me. One brought me presents.

I made my rounds as I went to gather with the church.  It was a nice feeling to see people. There's such the love of God in the people.

I'm thankful for the journey within. When things come in our way, the LORD brings His peace to come the storms in life. That's what I felt today.  As the winds come, the peace of God surrounded me in the midst of the storm. Thank You, Jesus!

 The Church Message for Maundy Thursday. It was a good word by The Last Week Series:  "A Place Called Gethsemane" by Brian Zahnd ~ “We normally see Jesus in control.  In Gethsemane we find Jesus Christ under pressure.” Brian Zahnd.

My Church Life Anniversary is six months away and I'm still on the journey. ~ Thank You, Jesus! It's all about You.  I'm pressing on in the journey. I've come a long ways. I have much more ways to go. In the meanwhile, Living in the present moments of now.

Peace to you as you are on your way to where the LORD is leading you.
Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

In The Act of Worshipping God

 The 4th Sunday in Lent! What a Beautiful Lord's Day it is! I did enjoy it!

I had the honor to greet some of the people at Word of Life Church, this morning. Indeed, the children were excited to get to their classes. And it was wonderful to greet some of the group of teenagers from Iowa. Glory be to God on this  Daylight Saving Time  Spring Forward

I had no trouble with getting out of bed on this Daylight Saving Time Spring Forward day. I woke up before my alarm went out. Right now, I'm not tired. Nor am I sleepy. I feel Good! Like I know I should. ~ Living in the present

The Gathering:
In The Act of Worshiping God.

The Last Week Series  Holy Wednesday Lent Message "A Royal Waste of Time" by Pastor Derek Vreeland This was a good message about what worship is.

We should worship God with all that we have in our being. His presence is everywhere. May we learn to acknowledge God wherever we go.  May we be in the act of worship that comes from the heart. May we waste ourselves on Jesus. ~  It's well worth the journey. ❤️

Prayer for the week of March 11, 2018
Scripture for the week: of March 11, 2018, Mark 14:1-11

I hope you enjoy the Last Full Week of Winter before Springtime comes.
I've been seeing the signs of Spring.
There were a lot of robins around town.
The grass is getting greener.
The buds are on the branches.
Yes, Spring cometh!

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Celebrating Life:

It's been a beautiful Lord's Day! And Happy 3rd Sunday in Lent
 The 1st Sunday of March. I've enjoyed it!

It was the 63rd Day of 2018. And it's been a wonderful day. Tee minus 35 Days and counting. That's 5 Weeks From this day! ~ Each day is a day to Celebrate Life. Thank You, LORD for the gift of Life You've given to me.

Gathered with the Church.

The Last Week Series: Holy Tuesday Message
"Getting Down To Brass Tacks." by Pastor Jacob  Taylor.

"Jesus said when we navigate through life there are two ways we can go. Don’t follow the crowds on the interstate with the big flashy signs. Let Jesus be you guide on the backroads that lead to life." Pastor Jacob Taylor.

Prayer for the week of March 4, 2018
Scripture for the week via  Mark 11:20-25

Some of us will be stepping back into day light savings time. My watch turned itself back last week. I hope it would turn itself up an hour next Sunday.

Hope all will have a wonderful week.
Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

On The Journey With Jesus: Celebrating

What a beautiful start for the week! The last Sunday of February was wonderful! This is the day that the LORD has made, I've been rejoicing and being glad in it.

Church Life: The Sunday Gathering: The 2nd Sunday of Lent

Another Special Day: I'm a month away for my 35th Anniversary on the journey with Jesus. I've been celebrating as the days come to be. I'm learning a lot from life.

One thing I've notice on my journey, God has placed people in my life for a reason and for a season. And I've met so many beautiful people. Thank You, Jesus for being seen in the people in whom You speak through to me. Only You can do that. Glory be to God.

I had a wonderful time chatting with some of my friends during our church gathering this morning. Especially the ones who are preparing for their journey to Israel. I even received some prayer request. I'm praying.

It's a wonderful feeling to chat with friends. I'm thankful that they speak to me and not hurry on their way. Our conversations aren't' that long. I'm thankful for the conversations that encourage me. I hope that I do impart blessings to those come in my pathway.

The message " When The Whip Comes Down" by Pastor Brian Zahnd scripture  Mark 11:12-19
It was an interesting message. I heard some things that I haven't realized.
The fig leaves....Adam and Eve and Jesus and the figure tree.
The whip and the cattle being driven out by Jesus.

Prayer for the Week of Sunday, February 25,
  

 God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. via Book of Common Prayer

Scripture for the Week of  Sunday, February 25  via Mark 11:12-19
  On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. And he said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it.

      And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. And he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’?

But you have made it a den of robbers.” And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching. And when evening came they went out of the city.


Thanks for reading and praying.
God bless you.
S.A.Blakley

The Start Of the First Full Week Of Lent

It was a beautiful start for the 1st Sunday in the Lent season.  I woke up feeling great. Oh, what a day this has been.

It was a special day, Feb 18th. It was the 22nd Anniversary when I viewed the church building at Word of Life Church. The year was 1996. I was longing to see the main sanctuary.  When I went in back in 1996, I looked up and round. The room had a glow about it.

Today, I as I entered the sanctuary, I bowed my head and thanked God. Then I became to pray the Lord's prayer with my head slightly bowed as I made my way to my seat.  I entered into the gates with thanksgiving and prayer.

 I had a wonderful time chatting with some friends before and after the church gathering this morning. And when I got home, I had family members who stopped by. We had a great time together!

The Sermon Series :The Last Week: Part One of Eight to Easter Sunday. 
This message "There's Always Some Dude On A Horse." by Pastor Brian Zahnd

This sounds like it will be an interesting series.
I'm on the Lenten journey.
I hope you are too.

Prayer for the Week of Sunday, February 18
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Scripture for the Week  Sunday, February 18
Mark 11:1-11
    Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.’”

And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. And some of those standing there said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it.

 And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”

    And he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
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Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

As We Gathered As The Church

It's been a start of a brand new week! It was a beautiful day on Sunday. I had the honor to greet some of the people as we gathered as the church. I saw a lot of people.

I don't know why it snows over the weekend. We don't get much snow. It wasn't as bad as they said it would be. Thank You, Jesus.

It's been a good start for the week. I had the honor to greet some of the people at Word of Life Church.  It was a blessing to see all the little ones coming with their parents, grandparents etc. Those kids are ready for hear about Jesus. I see some running to get checked in.
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The Message  Of Wolves and Lambs by Pastor Derek
It was a good word about forgiveness and reconciliation.

We received communion at the end of the message.
A blessing was spoken over us as we ended the gathering.
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Prayer for the Week of  Sunday, February 11
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Scripture for the Week of  Sunday, February 11
Mark 9:2-9
    And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus.

And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only.

    And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

Thanks for reading and praying.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Living In The Moments: Enjoying Life

It was a beautiful Sunday! 

Every Super Bowl Sunday, I ask some of my friends, one on one, face to face Word of Life Church, who's going to win the Super Bowl? I have fun doing it. ~ Anybody who knows me, knows who I'm rooting for.

Two people asked me, who I thought will win the game? And I said "the team who scores the most points." True story. And only one person told me who "they" really roots for. That person and I root for the same team.

I went to a Super Bowl party. We had fun....stayed till about the end of 2nd quarter. Went home and continued to watch the game. I didn't get into the commercials. I heard that 30 seconds cost 5.5 million dollars.

I stayed up late watching the Super Bowl. I had a great time.  The whole day was wonderful. It's rare that I stay up late. Football season is over for now. Baseball season is coming.

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Message Forgiveness That Transcends Tragedy by Pastor Brian Zahnd

Here's a testimony Stories of Forgiveness: Todd Norris's Story

Prayer for the Week of  Sunday, February 4, 2018
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Scripture for the Week of  Sunday, February 4, 2018
Mark 1:29-39
     And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
   
      That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
      And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.

Thanks for reading and praying.
God bless you.
S.A.Blakley

We Believe In Jesus

What a good start for the week. It was such a beautiful sunrise on Sunday morning. I've been sailing along that wonderful day. Thank You, Jesus!

I enjoyed my quiet time in the Upper Room. I greeted some of the people as we gathered as the church. We heard a good message by our lead pastor. We received communion. We witnessed and celebrated as some of our young people were water baptized. God is good!

  
Sunday's message: 
No Future Without Forgiveness by Pastor Brian Zahnd

After the gathering with the church, I made my way home. Some of my siblings came by. We had some pizza and watch TV. We had a great time.

The subject came up about the NFL.
Is it rigged? We googled it. WoW! Is it?

Prayer for the Week Beginning on Sunday, January 28
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Scripture for the Week
Beginning on Sunday, January 28
Mark 1:21-28
And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.”

But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.
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Have a wonderful ending for the month of January!
Thanks for reading and praying.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley