tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22565473911405740372024-03-28T05:24:33.243-05:00 Life on the FlipsideChristian Faith Instruction For Women by a WomanKarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.comBlogger480125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-52520059021684588782024-03-28T05:24:00.001-05:002024-03-28T05:24:00.156-05:00The Rapture Part 4<p> Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-BSvHEOeFiMXIO4CVvbt8lGz2Nr2YdO-vHdby96wcD2EhZXeC_m3iLdNIDOtRabPHOOnjOPS_TDyPq5FM9xFPrpMiCa0dsACTr75GmQrznStRD21f-jpBbjys9bfbqt00_CxTOgKBm05uX8MlpxAvqVDznCRKknlGlIYyTNTwz9M99zTIe3TVtjO2j8/s1066/Screenshot_20240305_052434_Facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1066" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-BSvHEOeFiMXIO4CVvbt8lGz2Nr2YdO-vHdby96wcD2EhZXeC_m3iLdNIDOtRabPHOOnjOPS_TDyPq5FM9xFPrpMiCa0dsACTr75GmQrznStRD21f-jpBbjys9bfbqt00_CxTOgKBm05uX8MlpxAvqVDznCRKknlGlIYyTNTwz9M99zTIe3TVtjO2j8/s320/Screenshot_20240305_052434_Facebook.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>.</p><p>.for women only*</p><p><br /></p><p>Groundwork.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe God's word is infallible. 2 Tim 3:16. "All scripture is God breathed." My church may teach something different. I may disagree with God. But in the end, His Word stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is impossible for God to tell a lie. Hebrews 6:18. If I believe scripture is saying two opposite things, then I have misunderstood scripture or it was poorly translated/transcribed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now to today's "past misunderstanding of scripture". </p><p><br /></p><p>All Christians Will Be Raptured Before the Great Tribulation Part 4.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have not read Part 1, 2 and 3 of this series it would be helpful to do that now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Part 4. What will the Early Overcomers do? And, when will the rest of the believers be raptured?</p><p><br /></p><p>As a reminder, the early overcomers will be those waiting, in Paradise and living on the earth, for the return of the Lord, who have consecrated their lives in obedience to the Lord and have reached full maturity. There is no more work for God to do in them. Rev chapters 12 and 14.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also the 144,000 Jews who have kept their faith and obedience to God, and His law for the children of Israel.</p><p>Rev 7:4</p><p><br /></p><p>These overcomers who have been raptured to Heaven will have the job (with God's angels) of throwing Satan and his followers down from heaven to the earth.</p><p><br /></p><p>Satan will be in a great rage and the Great Tribulation will begin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Rev 12: 3-13</p><p><br /></p><p>Sometime before the 3 1/2 years of the Great Tribulation ends the remaining Believers will be raptured to the air (not heaven) to meet Jesus. First those believers who are dead in Christ, then those believers still living on the earth. 1 Thes 4: 16-17</p><p><br /></p><p>All who have been raptured will stand before Christ and be judged for their lives as believers.</p><p><br /></p><p>"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what we have done whether good or bad" (2 Corinthians 5:10).</p><p><br /></p><p>After this judgement of all believers, the Overcomers will be invited to the wedding feast with Christ. Rev 18</p><p><br /></p><p>Those who are not chosen for the wedding feast will not perish but will undergo further instruction and discipline.</p><p><br /></p><p>1 Cor 3: 15 " If anyone's work shall be consumed [deemed unfitting] he shall suffer loss, but he shall be saved, yet so as through fire."</p><p><br /></p><p>And then the Overcomers will have the privilege of fighting the war of Armageddon under the leadership of Christ. They will fight the 10 kings and their armies who wage war against God and will defeat this great army. Rev 17: 14</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, the Overcomers will have authority over the nations during the 1,000 year Millennial Kingdom. Rev chap 20; Rev 12:5</p><p>Satan will be bound during this time. The 144,000 will have the priestly roles during this time. </p><p><br /></p><p>Having the knowledge of the roles of Overcomers (and the pain of being immature/sloppy Christians) should make us all seriously stop and evaluate our lives of faith. Only those who consecrate their lives to complete obedience to God will become Overcomers. </p><p><br /></p><p>Those who reject Jesus Christ will spend eternity in The Lake of Fire with the Antichrist and Satan - forever in torment.</p><p><br /></p><p>Rev 20</p><p><br /></p><p>Verse 10</p><p>And the devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where also the beast and the false prophet were; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.</p><p>Verse: 14</p><p>And death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.</p><p>Verse: 15</p><p>And if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. Karla</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-80446747120593243442024-03-25T05:21:00.002-05:002024-03-25T05:21:00.140-05:00The Rapture Part 3 of 4<p> Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p>.for women only*</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75Ih61Nxh_M9wUdCDRC-NkVAJf9vPsfmF-TRVvlQok23BfSHxyAcgezdemFdbqEOn3CQrS3Jj8qgDdqEsBZJnNwuVcmJ3hCWfjjodNJaGuxzvq9YQaVCGVIhpMUoC-qZC7XQ31xf7F_dMl_zxD8i_w69U055fVOxA8vjG8cNfWA55bUxRVJoH6z-d-z0/s1065/Screenshot_20240305_052128_Facebook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1065" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75Ih61Nxh_M9wUdCDRC-NkVAJf9vPsfmF-TRVvlQok23BfSHxyAcgezdemFdbqEOn3CQrS3Jj8qgDdqEsBZJnNwuVcmJ3hCWfjjodNJaGuxzvq9YQaVCGVIhpMUoC-qZC7XQ31xf7F_dMl_zxD8i_w69U055fVOxA8vjG8cNfWA55bUxRVJoH6z-d-z0/s320/Screenshot_20240305_052128_Facebook.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Groundwork.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe God's word is infallible. 2 Tim 3:16. "All scripture is God breathed." My church may teach something different. I may disagree with God. But in the end, His Word stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is impossible for God to tell a lie. Hebrews 6:18. If I believe scripture is saying two opposite things, then I have misunderstood scripture or it was poorly translated/transcribed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now to today's "past misunderstanding of scripture". </p><p><br /></p><p>All Christians Will Be Raptured Before the Great Tribulation Part 3.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have not read Part 1 and 2 of this series it would be helpful to do that now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Part 3 . Who are the 144,000?</p><p><br /></p><p>Rev 7:4</p><p>"And I heard the number of those who were sealed, a hundred and forty-four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of the sons of Israel:"</p><p><br /></p><p>The short answer: I believe they are 144,000 Jewish people (sons of Israel) God has chosen to be Overcomers and be raptured before the beginning of the Great Tribulation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Although the Jews are going to be extremely worldly in the end times, God will find a remnant (as He always does) who are faithful to Him and the law He gave them. I do not believe they are recent converts to Christianity as some do. All of the Overcomers who are raptured early are faithful to God in every way.</p><p><br /></p><p>Romans 11:25. "For I do not want you, brothers, to be ignorant of this mystery (lest you be wise in yourselves), that hardness has come upon Israel in part, until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in."</p><p><br /></p><p>Despite the fact that God has blinded most of the Jews from seeing Jesus as Savior; they are still God's chosen people whom He loves.</p><p><br /></p><p>"For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession” (Deuteronomy 7:6).</p><p><br /></p><p>Like the man-child and first fruits, the 144,000 Jews will be raptured to heaven before the start of the Great Tribulation.</p><p><br /></p><p>"But you have come forward to Mount Zion and to the city of the Living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to the myriad of angels, to the universal gathering." Heb 12:22</p><p><br /></p><p>Next up: What will the people raptured before the start of the Great Tribulation do? And, when will the remaining Believers be raptured?</p><p><br /></p><p>* this post is for women only because God's word clearly says as a woman I am not to teach or have authority over any man.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. Karla</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-86221425367603337162024-03-19T05:19:00.001-05:002024-03-19T05:19:00.245-05:00The Rapture Part 2 of 4<p> Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpx0jQPcdqHfOCfgvUGGCg7hFtU0POpTKrRrCjKfUTTDU76yaLlYO75_uq1KkaIKFYA3Eu9F7U45CRNb2ZMKS67W2Br4nWWQn0QsRtuaVGD0T9CwzfVlQoiMKKBehQ5OPB9pcH3gVGF7C2yJA3sWJVyIajhhFTl-0oWIM-t7kpijYJodauhx_Vf2a2OY/s1069/Screenshot_20240305_051920_Facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="1069" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpx0jQPcdqHfOCfgvUGGCg7hFtU0POpTKrRrCjKfUTTDU76yaLlYO75_uq1KkaIKFYA3Eu9F7U45CRNb2ZMKS67W2Br4nWWQn0QsRtuaVGD0T9CwzfVlQoiMKKBehQ5OPB9pcH3gVGF7C2yJA3sWJVyIajhhFTl-0oWIM-t7kpijYJodauhx_Vf2a2OY/s320/Screenshot_20240305_051920_Facebook.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>.</p><p>.for women only*</p><p><br /></p><p>Groundwork.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe God's word is infallible. 2 Tim 3:16. "All scripture is God breathed." My church may teach something different. I may disagree with God. But in the end, His Word stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is impossible for God to tell a lie. Hebrews 6:18. If I believe scripture is saying two opposite things, then I have misunderstood scripture or it was poorly translated/transcribed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now to today's "past misunderstanding of scripture". </p><p><br /></p><p>All Christians Will Be Raptured Before the Great Tribulation Part 2.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have not read Part 1 of this series it would be helpful to do that now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Part 2 . Who are the First Fruits?</p><p><br /></p><p>Just as the Man-Child described in Part 1 were fully mature believers who are resting in Paradise; First Fruits are similar, only they will be fully mature believers still living on the earth when Christ begins the "end times".</p><p><br /></p><p>The book of Matthew describes what this will look like in Chapter 24.</p><p><br /></p><p>Matthew 24:37 For just as the days of Noah were, so will the bcoming of the Son of Man be.</p><p>24:38 For as they were in those days before the flood, eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day in which Noah entered into the ark,</p><p>24:39 And they did not know that judgment was coming until the flood came and took all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.</p><p>24:40 At that time two men will be in the field; one is taken and one is left.</p><p>24:41 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one is taken and one is left.</p><p>24:42 Watch therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord comes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Notice that the men were working in the field and the women were grinding grain. They were humble people doing humble work to care for their families. They were not Professional Christians with fancy degrees or fancy titles or fancy robes. This tells us that anyone can be an Overcomer. And it is likely the humble person may be more holy than the preacher who might be very worldly.</p><p><br /></p><p>These believers have recognized that there is a Holy God Creator. They also recognize their own lack of holiness and that they are powerless by themselves to overcome their plight. They accept the gift of Salvation through faith in Jesus the Christ and turn from their sins and accept the help of the Holy Spirit to transform them.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe the ones in the field and the ones grinding grain are all Christians. We can get a sense of this by reading in the next chapter in Matthew.</p><p><br /></p><p>Matthew</p><p>25:1 At that time the kingdom of the heavens will be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom.</p><p>25:2 And five of them were foolish and five were prudent.</p><p>25:3 For the foolish, when they took their lamps, did not take oil with them; :4 But the prudent took oil in their vessels with their lamps.</p><p>25:5 And while the bridegroom delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.</p><p>25:6 But at midnight there was a cry, Behold, the bridegroom! Go forth to meet him!</p><p>25:7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their own lamps.</p><p>25:8 And the foolish said to the prudent, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.</p><p>25:9 But the prudent answered, saying, Perhaps there will not be enough for us and for you; go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.</p><p>25:10 And as they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast. And the door was shut.</p><p>25:11 And later the rest of the virgins came also, saying, Lord, lord, open to us!</p><p>25:12 But he answered and said, Truly I say to you, I do not know you.</p><p>25:13 Watch therefore, for you do not know the day nor the hour.</p><p><br /></p><p>The word oil in the Bible often represents the Holy Spirit. </p><p><br /></p><p>Only those who Overcome are invited to the wedding feast. The rest will be excluded from this great honor. But don't despair, God still has a plan for them. </p><p><br /></p><p>So it is not the saved who are raptured prior to the Great Tribulation; it is the fully mature saved Overcomers who are raptured prior to the Great Tribulation. They will not have to endure the calamities and persecution during that time. Although it is certain that they have already endured persecution - some even unto death. </p><p><br /></p><p>Scripture tells us: </p><p><br /></p><p>John 15: 20</p><p>Remember the word which I said to you, A slave is not greater than his master. If they have persecuted Me, they will persecute you also; </p><p><br /></p><p>Matthew 5: 11;12. when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.</p><p><br /></p><p>2 Timothy 3:12 And indeed all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.</p><p><br /></p><p>Next up: Who are the 144,000?</p><p><br /></p><p>* this post is for women only because God's word clearly says as a woman I am not to teach or have authority over any man.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. Karla</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-22019299377553509572024-03-15T05:16:00.001-05:002024-03-15T05:16:00.133-05:00Rapture Part 1 of 4<p> Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYk-rDSRYFrknucKrGsi20BZs13HLct4s3vidkbwuw0X_zNpJa9x4XHiICy2-HdC6IR7CdarF2IYCCEVem273UVjP8AJneElrHC4Ywwmsf_LeDUwNOrhp0c9hM8vVcLaljz458TPJosb58bZEYGDngDEtN7R1i0fHQJbUf-QPuL03DOZUvAAqdCQ4Nvs/s1079/Screenshot_20240305_051559_Facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="905" data-original-width="1079" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYk-rDSRYFrknucKrGsi20BZs13HLct4s3vidkbwuw0X_zNpJa9x4XHiICy2-HdC6IR7CdarF2IYCCEVem273UVjP8AJneElrHC4Ywwmsf_LeDUwNOrhp0c9hM8vVcLaljz458TPJosb58bZEYGDngDEtN7R1i0fHQJbUf-QPuL03DOZUvAAqdCQ4Nvs/s320/Screenshot_20240305_051559_Facebook.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>.</p><p>.for women only*</p><p><br /></p><p>Groundwork.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe God's word is infallible. 2 Tim 3:16. "All scripture is God breathed." My church may teach something different. I may disagree with God. But in the end, His Word stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is impossible for God to tell a lie. Hebrews 6:18. If I believe scripture is saying two opposite things, then I have misunderstood scripture or it was poorly translated/transcribed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now to today's past misunderstanding of scripture. </p><p><br /></p><p>All Christians Will Be Raptured Before the Great Tribulation.</p><p><br /></p><p>First of all we need to define the Great Tribulation.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Book of Daniel in the Old Testamnt of God's word prophesies about the "end times" of this current Age of Grace. There will be seven difficult years. The second half (3 1/2 years) will be horrific destruction and persecution of all religions with many supernatural calamities.</p><p><br /></p><p>Matthew 24:21 "For at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not occurred from the beginning of the world until now, nor shall by any means ever occur."</p><p><br /></p><p>Matthew 24:29 And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.</p><p><br /></p><p>This post is not specifically about the end times but about the rapture, so we will not dwell on the Tribulation today.</p><p><br /></p><p>The next term we need to define is rapture.</p><p><br /></p><p>Rapture is the lifting up of people unto God or Christ.</p><p><br /></p><p>We will focus first on one group for this post - The Man Child.</p><p><br /></p><p>Revelation 12:5. " And she brought forth a son, a man-child, who is to shepherd all the nations with an iron rod; and her child was caught up to God and to His throne.</p><p><br /></p><p>Rev 20:6 "Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no authority, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for thousand years.</p><p><br /></p><p>Rev 20: 6 clearly states that there is more than one resurrection/rapture. This man-child consists of the saints who have left this earth (died) and are resting in Paradise. (see post on Heaven/Paradise). But they are not average believers. They are of the group - Overcomers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Simply put, Overcomers are mature believers in Christ Jesus. They have overcome the degradation of the various churches described in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Meaning they do not take part in the apostasy and heresy of these churches which Jesus admonishes. Overcomers have also overcome this life of sin. There is no more work for God to do in them.They are fully mature and are like Christ. Overcomers will experience special rewards.</p><p><br /></p><p>This rapture of the man-child overcomers will occur sometime before the second half of the tribulation. They will go directly to the throne of God in the 3rd Heaven. We will address what they will do there in another post. </p><p><br /></p><p>Next up: Who are the First Fruits?</p><p><br /></p><p>* this post is for women only because God's word clearly says as a woman I am not to teach or have authority over any man. Karla</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-89562639980312769552024-03-12T14:31:00.012-05:002024-03-12T14:31:00.199-05:00Expired!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvamcsyDO6_XNi8ULEN1_9UmXk2LhpOHwxOcb_5y4s2lhpZqo0BnxUAofd511z_6_eBJ1Ar1f2Anjh43g0intnEq2ZbrATCZyEPdIyYWVIDW-MU4R9_znC8cTUYOsws080qZ7Z9mQ5ZpKo9Njs9TEF_zXoGTKRoYb3XPfsmOLwcfyQ-GpDEfk2smbGyY/s1080/20240304_141407_0000.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvamcsyDO6_XNi8ULEN1_9UmXk2LhpOHwxOcb_5y4s2lhpZqo0BnxUAofd511z_6_eBJ1Ar1f2Anjh43g0intnEq2ZbrATCZyEPdIyYWVIDW-MU4R9_znC8cTUYOsws080qZ7Z9mQ5ZpKo9Njs9TEF_zXoGTKRoYb3XPfsmOLwcfyQ-GpDEfk2smbGyY/s320/20240304_141407_0000.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Ephesians 4:6. "Be angry, yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your indignation."</p><p><br /></p><p>for women only*</p><p><br /></p><p>The expiration date is the day we become angry.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now that is a hard one! </p><p><br /></p><p>But we all know what happens when we let our anger stew. Next thing we know anger has turned into bitterness, bitterness that can last for years.</p><p><br /></p><p>We have to deal with our anger right away. Take a moment (or a few) and calm down and then pray about how God wants you to deal with the situation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Other verses to consider are:</p><p><br /></p><p>James 1:19,20</p><p><br /></p><p>"You know this, my beloved brothers; but let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;</p><p>1:20 For the wrath of man does not accomplish the righteousness of God."</p><p><br /></p><p>We have the choice as to whether we even become angry in the first place. With the help of the Holy Spirit we can learn to take control of our emotions.</p><p><br /></p><p>1 Cor Chapter 13 is a good place to read to remind us what Christians are to be about.</p><p><br /></p><p>*Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach men or have authority over any man.</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-33599215890212587192024-03-09T06:17:00.001-06:002024-03-09T06:17:00.243-06:00We Need You in Church!<p> If you can manage going to the grocery store, it is likely you can handle going to church.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcTqN2piQHBEBbOE8nY59OgR3zB9scTYS8zU43qsw87lVuoLCs6qUkKEgUSK-erC9-QjY_6DZYFj0NpCWfD64EotznNF74C2dr1CVSzsQepyhp7I6XYKUC1dDXwpJIdoFO5slwG4fDnAliP2FEV2CLnEly8pzucjdwPwDSlyM5nrUNuEACuj_yPVj3By8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1840" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcTqN2piQHBEBbOE8nY59OgR3zB9scTYS8zU43qsw87lVuoLCs6qUkKEgUSK-erC9-QjY_6DZYFj0NpCWfD64EotznNF74C2dr1CVSzsQepyhp7I6XYKUC1dDXwpJIdoFO5slwG4fDnAliP2FEV2CLnEly8pzucjdwPwDSlyM5nrUNuEACuj_yPVj3By8" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>For women only*</p><p><br /></p><p>Watching a church service on-line is no substitute for attending church in person. If you need assistance, try calling your church office.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hebrew : 24,25 "And let us</p><p>consider how we may spur one</p><p>another on toward love and good</p><p>deeds, 25 not giving up meeting</p><p>together, as some are in the habit</p><p>of doing, but encouraging one</p><p>another--and all the more as you</p><p>see the Day approaching."</p><p><br /></p><p>John 4:14: “But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water …"</p><p><br /></p><p>"Your words were found and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart" Jer 15:16</p><p><br /></p><p>Psalm 119 : 103. "How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!"</p><p><br /></p><p>I realize nor everyone can make it to church. God bless you if you can't. Enjoy your on-line service.</p><p><br /></p><p> God bless you if you can.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope to see you next week!</p><p><br /></p><p>* Scripture is clear that as a woman I am not to teach men or have authority over any man.</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-74643826110025680142024-03-05T08:37:00.015-06:002024-03-05T08:37:00.207-06:00Noah Found Grace<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Noah was saved because he was a good man.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMMGZ-bgAd44Ihzag-KXdKPrRC-pm0s_jyWy8rUT7FPwMZwLqXzYVh-wDPmZRnw8W2grRfO74I4qVWJu75IlDpXgnOU1j_Pa2c3UbSMva0OBy1nB8DNe6UXAEMNtb2syFz2Hds0CKGZTgwKqNtpUX43rxfVezh5ZruYm34WrVUzjnpmEO25EAu7cGmbs/s194/ark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="194" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMMGZ-bgAd44Ihzag-KXdKPrRC-pm0s_jyWy8rUT7FPwMZwLqXzYVh-wDPmZRnw8W2grRfO74I4qVWJu75IlDpXgnOU1j_Pa2c3UbSMva0OBy1nB8DNe6UXAEMNtb2syFz2Hds0CKGZTgwKqNtpUX43rxfVezh5ZruYm34WrVUzjnpmEO25EAu7cGmbs/s1600/ark.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></div><div dir="auto"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Noah was saved because he was a good man.
Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.
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.for women only*
Gen 6:8 "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord"
1 Cor 15:10 " But by the grace of God I [Paul] am what I am ; and His grace unto me did not turn out to be in vain, but, on the contrary, I labored more abundantly than all of them, yet not I but the grace of God which is in me."
This verse in Corinthians seems to be saying to me that Noah did not find favor (grace) with God because he behaved well. But, Noah-found-grace. He found the way/the power to live righteously through finding God and His grace.
In Ezekiel 14:14 we read that Noah is linked with Daniel and Job who all found the power to believe and act on that belief in incredible ways; not because they were super good people on their own merit, but because they found God and found the power from God to give them the strength of faith they needed to overcome the Prince of this earth - Satan
2 Cor 12:9 " And He said to me [Paul] My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness...."
Phil 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Zech 4:6 " .....not by might nor by power but by My Spirit, says Jehovah of hosts."
Noah discovered the power of the Holy Spirit. Noah was not a "good guy" by his own efforts. He found the power supply provided by God.
We have the same "power supply" freely offered to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ who came to save us from ourselves.
Bottom line: The righteous walk of Christians is achieved when they surrender themselves ( their sinful life) and receive Christ into their being.
Col 1: 26, 27
The mystery which has been hidden from the ages and from the generations but now has been manifested to His saints;
1:27 To whom God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
That is the source of power. Christ is our only hope. Salvation does not come through being 'good', saying the "right prayer", taking the "right class" or any other man-made hoops people are told to jump through. It is a surrendered life to Christ Jesus.
God did not say of Noah, Look there is a human acting right. He said look there is a human who is connected to Me and receives My power through faith.</span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Genesis 6:9......."Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generations; and Noah walked with God.
If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today. Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.
May God bless you,
Karla
* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.
I am thankful for Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. ~ Karla</span></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></div></div>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-81221092075579338492024-02-28T12:53:00.002-06:002024-02-28T12:53:39.396-06:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvLIjJjMBn09-78AagCoZ5BxchcOspPdLqg12FeTrXRoo9I_WLk65pVisOBLLl06XTHalSjC6bAP6qs3ccoBlj8pHUJ5C9uRsi6Ne6ZC9ChGmRlL-4ErfxNIzPTV2szAIaBH6Lm7NdRnTs3MvY4bBRi0ce-tBeTfht-GbCHpHOxYHOmQhdUoBkQ2wg08/s843/be%20still.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvLIjJjMBn09-78AagCoZ5BxchcOspPdLqg12FeTrXRoo9I_WLk65pVisOBLLl06XTHalSjC6bAP6qs3ccoBlj8pHUJ5C9uRsi6Ne6ZC9ChGmRlL-4ErfxNIzPTV2szAIaBH6Lm7NdRnTs3MvY4bBRi0ce-tBeTfht-GbCHpHOxYHOmQhdUoBkQ2wg08/s320/be%20still.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Psalm 46:10 is talking about letting God do it all.</span><p></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">.for women only*</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>Psalm 46:10. Be still and know that I am God.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a message that I have personally received from God. I thought it meant to sit back and do nothing and let God handle the situation. Now I have a different view. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I was listening to The Biblical Nutritionist, Annette Reeder and she had a guest Dr on her YouTube channel (link below). One thing he said really caught my attention. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">He said (Paraphrasing) When you get the diagnosis of cancer, do not run to get your port put in or to schedule your first chemo session, Be still before God and let the Holy Spirit direct you.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Wow!</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This has given me a whole different perspective of what "be still" means. It doesn't mean do nothing. It means wait for the Lord to direct my path. There may be a lot that He wants me to do; but by His way and not my own way.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am so thankful that I have a Living God that interacts with me. No other faith view can claim that.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today. Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">May God bless you,</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Karla </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a link to the interview. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; 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background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; outline: none; width: 16px;" tabindex="0"></div></div></span></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. ~ Karla</div></div>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-83519075065715490292024-02-27T03:49:00.001-06:002024-02-27T03:49:00.305-06:002 Timothy 3:1-5 <p> 2 Timothy 3:1-5 is talking about this corrupt world.</p><p><br /></p><p>Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p>.</p><p>.for women only*</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiab7J0pZQyEmQfsfxzpe3jRCbWUA7ktv6fD9LG3sarREPMFSgEE7JLAhQoydovtWk9l_GMuu-s7iHK3VQmmNzF_qRcdvHMI-NpZ9hABTpQsMLqySk5MitkLJrtZoN5HffUmPiHV4ST51T_nAQ5KHLF5J_ukJvr2nJbby2kMIN4lIMsCAc4r_YB3SzowEU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1080" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiab7J0pZQyEmQfsfxzpe3jRCbWUA7ktv6fD9LG3sarREPMFSgEE7JLAhQoydovtWk9l_GMuu-s7iHK3VQmmNzF_qRcdvHMI-NpZ9hABTpQsMLqySk5MitkLJrtZoN5HffUmPiHV4ST51T_nAQ5KHLF5J_ukJvr2nJbby2kMIN4lIMsCAc4r_YB3SzowEU" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>2 Timothy 3: 1-5</p><p><br /></p><p>"But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come.</p><p>3:2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,</p><p>3:3 Without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, not lovers of good,</p><p>3:4 Traitors, reckless, blinded with pride, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,</p><p>3:5 Having an outward form of godliness, though denying its power; from these also turn away."</p><p><br /></p><p>I have seen these verses posted by Christians to point fingers at how bad the non-christians of this world have become. And I agreed with them.</p><p><br /></p><p>But it has recently been brought to my attention that these verses are not talking about the "world" but instead are talking about Christians.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lee points out (and rightly I believe) </p><p>"The subject of 2 Timothy is inoculation against the decline of the church." </p><p><br /></p><p>Not of the world.</p><p><br /></p><p>So I will have to once again "eat humble pie" and "get off my high horse" and focus on gaining and maintaining the purity of the gospel message which I am continuing to receive and understand. </p><p><br /></p><p>The work is becoming more and more difficult but we Christians must persevere, until the Lord returns to gather His followers to Himself.</p><p><br /></p><p>Read the verses again with Christians in mind:</p><p><br /></p><p>2 Tim 3:1-5</p><p>But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come.</p><p>3:2 For men [Christians] will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,</p><p>3:3 Without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, not lovers of good,</p><p>3:4 Traitors, reckless, blinded with pride, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,</p><p>3:5 Having an outward form of godliness, though denying its power; from these also turn away.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lord, help each one of us to examine this scripture word by word and allow You to show us where we are failing in Your call for us to live a life that is pleasing to you - a life of righteousness. Amen</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today. Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.</p><p>May God bless you,</p><p><br /></p><p>Karla </p><p><br /></p><p>* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. ~ Karla</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-13891152984992149972024-02-22T05:49:00.001-06:002024-02-22T05:49:00.134-06:00God Hears and Answers All Prayers<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">God Hears and Answers All Prayers.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvHFAQhGH8m0dDkWRWxqyxrzmtbrYMT3MyLt7tSg483xb-Ur-nHbgdo5es9QIqAeET4RMA2uPS4qjVTmSxDslMk5ewbX7wn4Izorsw8A73uVRW1M53pfUP9GA_CngI3LW0rHchOaU9qqniXgTi9LWLsDhpHnNhnR3SRJjYXLnOf1MKkHr3QdC4U-m8dpw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvHFAQhGH8m0dDkWRWxqyxrzmtbrYMT3MyLt7tSg483xb-Ur-nHbgdo5es9QIqAeET4RMA2uPS4qjVTmSxDslMk5ewbX7wn4Izorsw8A73uVRW1M53pfUP9GA_CngI3LW0rHchOaU9qqniXgTi9LWLsDhpHnNhnR3SRJjYXLnOf1MKkHr3QdC4U-m8dpw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">.for women only*</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>post has been many weeks in the making. It is difficult to write that many of my prayers most likely went un-answered over the years.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Let's begin this journey of exploration with the Old Testament.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">First let's list some of the people who prayed to God:</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Gen 20:17 Abraham - Father of many nations</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Numbers 11:2 Moses - Prophet</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1 Samuel 1:10 Hanah - Mother of Samuel </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 Kings 4:33 Elisha - prophet</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 Kings 19:15 Hezekiah - king </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2 Chronicles Isaiah and Hezikiah prophet and king </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Ezra 10:1 Ezra -prophet</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Nehemiah 1:4 - leader-supervised the re-building of Jeruselem</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Job 42:10 Job - suffered fiercely </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Jeremiah 32:16,17 Jeremiah - prophet</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Daniel 6:10 Daniel - prophet</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Jonah 2:1-10 Jonah - a reluctant prophet</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">As you can see, most of these people of prayer were prophets, or kings.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Nehemiah 1:5 tells us. " And I [Nehemiah] said, I beseech you, O Jehovah the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with those who love Him and keep His commandments."</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It should be noted that God reprimanded the nation of Israel in Isaiah 1:15</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">"[God] Thus when you spread forth your hands, I will hide My eyes form you; Even though you multiply your prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood."</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Isaiah 59:1,2 "No, Jehovah's hand is not so short that it cannot save; nor His ear so heavy that it cannot hear, but your iniquities have become a separation between you and God, and your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear you."</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">So now the obvious question is: How have things changed since Jesus Christ died for our sins. Have the "rules" changed?</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The rules have changed! Because of the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ EVERYONE who accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior can have access to God through prayer. Hallelujah! It is ONLY through Jesus however.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">John 4:6. " I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through Me [Jesus]. "</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Having that settled, how do believers maintain fellowship with God? Notice this is maintaining fellowship NOT salvation. Salvation cannot be revoked.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">James 5:16 " Therefore confess your sins to one another, that you may be healed. The petition of a righteous man avails much in it's working"</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">In the book of 1 John 1: 6-10 we find " If we say that we have fellowship with Him [God] and yet walk in the darkness, (sin) we lie and are not practicing the truth; but if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from every sin. If we say that we do not have sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us."</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">So this is telling us that we have all sinned and need the salvation provided by Jesus the Christ.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">But it also says that if after we repent and believe into Jesus we will occasionally sin, we can still confess our sins and He will forgive them and restore our fellowship with God.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">That fellowship goes both ways. I remember as a girl I stole a sweet treat from the cupboard and ran behind the house to eat it. Right after I ate it I heard my Mom calling me. I was scared to face her. She must have known what I had done! I went to her crying and apologizing for stealing the treat. As it came to be she wasn't even calling me for that but for something else.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The point is. I hid from her because of my sin. I was avoiding fellowship with her. When we sin against God we also hide from Him and avoid fellowship (prayer).</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Anytime there is a sin against a family member, that fellowship is thwarted until the matter is cleared up. It is the same with us and our Father God. But when we keep the channels of prayer open by regularly confessing our sins and receiving forgiveness, we can enjoy being in God's presence. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If we maintain fellowship we can abide by:</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"> 1 John 5:14,15 "And this is the boldness which we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us and if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask (in His will) we know that we have the request which we have asked from Him."</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Praise God that we can have fellowship and a prayer life with God through the sacrifice of Jesus IF we turn from our sins and believe into Him.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">But we cannot have God`s ear AND keep on sinning shamelessly.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today. Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg xo1l8bm" href="https://www.facebook.com/kuphoff?__cft__[0]=AZXKTL_lUq0ZqlvRM6tg6XtJhIAE4E0wxdJ1U_pqv97wXHST_rBhnzW6QvpsFQV0qrO06qC8Thf08UdanZS0sI4pCqIdplsYHISoU9WwB9GM5VhClvsh26k3W3oZzAtKF3ber6OeZ9PC3QI86tshxezSjGHy_pgUEtQH6OX8-mTp5w&__tn__=-]K-R" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0"><span class="xt0psk2" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Karla</span></a></span> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. Karla</div></div>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-29188728070325977562024-02-19T13:20:00.001-06:002024-02-19T13:20:00.133-06:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDI7bchuxayondkh40rhPBK24TE98jRzEMuXD2BYuViRxm74uFyL22Y2WPftfZjoREKPR2pytSwMgmcUv-fiL5ZPMsDcyzhPUio6W0nc5xWfnvUD7T_JWAskRKtIuDIRonAB82FNC1DUfFH-9BZwDNxkgRdm70HWX94PA3eqR9mPN7i03nmKodiM5oqLo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="1056" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDI7bchuxayondkh40rhPBK24TE98jRzEMuXD2BYuViRxm74uFyL22Y2WPftfZjoREKPR2pytSwMgmcUv-fiL5ZPMsDcyzhPUio6W0nc5xWfnvUD7T_JWAskRKtIuDIRonAB82FNC1DUfFH-9BZwDNxkgRdm70HWX94PA3eqR9mPN7i03nmKodiM5oqLo" width="319" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Phillipines 4: 6-9</span><p></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses every man's understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">4:8 Finally, brothers, what things are true, what things are dignified, what things are righteous, what things are pure, what things are lovely, what things are well spoken of, if there is any virtue and if any praise, take account of these things.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">4:9 The things which you have also learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and the God of peace will be with you."</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">When we as Christians, inside and outside the church, get "off track" and display ugliness, it is most likely because we are not spending enough time with God in prayer, and not spending enough time in His Word. This has been true in my life.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">When we fellowship with God, His peace enters into us, keeping us "on track" and focused on the right things.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">**********************************</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today. Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Karla</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. ~ Karla</div></div>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-72767055902995952732024-02-14T11:14:00.005-06:002024-02-15T13:05:41.992-06:00God has Blinded the Jews From Seeing Jesus as Savior<p> God has blinded the Jews from seeing Jesus as Savior so the Gentiles may come in.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQ2ZT4ZaoQG5mg1fqEEsgjHBkb-cMzYmLNwfbQcgkvx3EC7lRuC_bw3-JznrTPVWu8bslrkZWoFeGUtYoJaOmLBWavUVf2oKiwHVUpz2wQCOHQWeIUIU23smz3z6u3EkUdcgfTu-hp2lxQPDE2Swl6Rou7HwPFEA7erG2bpTljDyQnYbWuWFDARx-i_rs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1080" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQ2ZT4ZaoQG5mg1fqEEsgjHBkb-cMzYmLNwfbQcgkvx3EC7lRuC_bw3-JznrTPVWu8bslrkZWoFeGUtYoJaOmLBWavUVf2oKiwHVUpz2wQCOHQWeIUIU23smz3z6u3EkUdcgfTu-hp2lxQPDE2Swl6Rou7HwPFEA7erG2bpTljDyQnYbWuWFDARx-i_rs" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p>.</p><p>.for women only*</p><p><br /></p><p>Groundwork.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe God's word is infallible. 2 Tim 3:16. "All scripture is God breathed." My church may teach something different. I may disagree with God. But in the end, His Word stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is impossible for God to tell a lie. Hebrews 6:18. If I believe scripture is saying two opposite things, then I have misunderstood scripture or it was poorly translated/transcribed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now to today's "past misunderstanding of scripture". </p><p><br /></p><p>Romans 11:25</p><p><br /></p><p>For I do not want you, brothers, to be ignorant of this mystery (lest you be wise in yourselves), that hardness has come upon Israel in part, until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in;</p><p><br /></p><p>There, you have it. Hardness has come upon Israel.</p><p><br /></p><p>I first was exposed to a different interpretation of this when I watched a sermon by our Christian friend in South Africa brother Carel-J Rischmuller of Still Bay Baptist Church.</p><p><br /></p><p>Perhaps rather than to form an argument here I will post the link to the sermon.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some quick thoughts though. I always have thoughts. Just ask Dale 😉</p><p><br /></p><p>● God desires that ALL would be saved. For God so loved the [whole] world [not just the people of Israel) that He sent His Son that who-so-ever believes in Him shall be saved.</p><p><br /></p><p>●Jesus said I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.</p><p><br /></p><p>●Israel was formed as a nation to bring in the Savior Jesus Christ. Once Christ was born, submitted to death on the cross, was ressurected from the dead, and ascended into Heaven, the job of the nation of Israel was complete. Praise God!</p><p><br /></p><p>●It should be noted that God allowed the temple in Israel to be destroyed in AD 70.</p><p><br /></p><p>●Jews need Jesus just like we do. We should be witnessing to them and praying for them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is the link to the video. God bless.</p><p><br /></p><p>https://youtu.be/7EbtR0YszdI?si=sRWtjti7Wu8Jn1dH</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today. Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.</p><p><br /></p><p>Karla</p><p><br /></p><p>* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. Karla</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-8196714511422209482024-02-08T11:13:00.001-06:002024-02-08T11:13:00.144-06:00Repent AND Believe<p> Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiChnpImCDmzbScB8qY_RmUUYlPO7PqZ4GxoziBfUx4xXbZiJxuV1Xj47QkantlvadBCheGDXz3mdSWO3K2-cvkUK7ezFO_q79iavHKGUYz9VYxFR_6l0PtWHkrTcyeXxE9gWKK-i7Ky9XXZcVXw2qGCVQB337xBApKkrr14iWaYP8-9waqM1LtqXMpy0E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiChnpImCDmzbScB8qY_RmUUYlPO7PqZ4GxoziBfUx4xXbZiJxuV1Xj47QkantlvadBCheGDXz3mdSWO3K2-cvkUK7ezFO_q79iavHKGUYz9VYxFR_6l0PtWHkrTcyeXxE9gWKK-i7Ky9XXZcVXw2qGCVQB337xBApKkrr14iWaYP8-9waqM1LtqXMpy0E" width="286" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>* for women only</p><p>Groundwork.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe God's word is infallible. 2 Tim 3:16. "All scripture is God breathed." My church may teach something different. I may disagree with God. But in the end, His Word stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is impossible for God to tell a lie. Hebrews 6:18. If I believe scripture is saying two opposite things, then I have misunderstood scripture or it was poorly translated/transcribed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now to today's past misunderstanding of scripture. </p><p><br /></p><p>Just believing in Jesus saves me.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe now, that this is a false, incomplete statement.</p><p><br /></p><p>Scripture tells us in James 2:19. </p><p> "You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe and shudder."</p><p><br /></p><p>It is not enough to just believe in Jesus. Even evil demons believe in Him.</p><p><br /></p><p>Something crucial is missing. What is missing?</p><p><br /></p><p>Repentance.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just as John the Baptist preceded Christ, repentance always precedes forgiveness. Without repentance, there is no forgiveness of sins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Luke 24:47. "And that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem."</p><p><br /></p><p>So, what is repentance? </p><p><br /></p><p> Repentance is sorrowfulness for our actions. It is a change of mind. Repentance is turning.</p><p><br /></p><p>Repentance is not a casual one time "sorry". It is a determined on-going change of mind and heart.</p><p><br /></p><p>So who has told us in the Bible to repent?</p><p><br /></p><p>John the Baptist Matt 3:11. "I baptize you in water unto repentance...</p><p><br /></p><p>Jesus : Matt 4:17. "From that time [forward] Jesus began to proclaim and say, repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near."</p><p><br /></p><p>The 12 Disciples: Mark 6:12. "And they went forth and proclaimed that men should repent."</p><p><br /></p><p>Peter. Acts 2:38. "And Peter said to them, repent and each one of you be baptized upon the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."</p><p><br /></p><p>Paul 2 Cor 7: 9. </p><p>Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to repentance; for you were made sorrowful according to God, that in nothing you might suffer loss from us.</p><p><br /></p><p>Who compels us to repent?</p><p><br /></p><p>Jesus!</p><p><br /></p><p>Acts 5:31. "This One God has exalted to His right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins."</p><p><br /></p><p>There is no repentance unless the Holy Spirit has pierced the heart of the sinner.</p><p><br /></p><p>Romans 2:4. "Or do you despise the voices of His kindness and forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that God's kindness is leading you to repentance."</p><p><br /></p><p>Who should repent?</p><p><br /></p><p>Everyone!</p><p><br /></p><p>Acts 17:30. "Therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now charges all men everywhere to repent."</p><p><br /></p><p>You may think of yourself as pretty holy, but ask God to show you your sins. You will likely be amazed (and overwhelmed - (as I was!)) at how much you sin. Repent for each one and put each sin to death with the help of the Holy Spirit.</p><p><br /></p><p>If reading these scriptures pierces your heart; Rejoice! It is God's gift to you. Repent of your sins and believe into the Lord Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins and receive the gift of eternal life. What should your next step be? Immediately be baptized out of obedience and as a witness to your repentance to receive the additional gift of the Holy Spirit which will lead you and guide you. Acts 2:38</p><p><br /></p><p>Just as faith without works (evidence) is dead; repentance without a change in behavior is not true repentance.</p><p><br /></p><p>Repentance brings us to God. Jesus (because of His sacrifice) brings God to us. ~ Lee</p><p><br /></p><p>Repentance -》believing in Jesus -》forgiveness-》salvation -》 eternal life with God.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Scripture is clear that as a woman I am not to teach or have authority over any man.</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-28950253954403199062024-02-01T09:32:00.002-06:002024-02-01T19:40:19.014-06:00In God's Image<p> Made in God's image means I look like God.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTNXv6qiihAQp1lw-f-lbOznC06SOzy8U9PreCTeP5fkrKv8sQLCxNYWOPOtKPpIvzxeSS4Om1roenEgQuyrgYcV0ZTqBLZ05_L0OU6TBQE3z2njRkyLGoNkvyctl8mUF1tjv25Rre2yGfsys6VLDO59fnBfCMy1E3OS-cp22gwWfE01PdYZqWO6sZyzs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1667" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTNXv6qiihAQp1lw-f-lbOznC06SOzy8U9PreCTeP5fkrKv8sQLCxNYWOPOtKPpIvzxeSS4Om1roenEgQuyrgYcV0ZTqBLZ05_L0OU6TBQE3z2njRkyLGoNkvyctl8mUF1tjv25Rre2yGfsys6VLDO59fnBfCMy1E3OS-cp22gwWfE01PdYZqWO6sZyzs" width="160" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.</p><p>.</p><p>.for women only*</p><p><br /></p><p>Please note this Blog is shifting focus away from art.</p><p><br /></p><p>Groundwork.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe God's word is infallible. 2 Tim 3:16. "All scripture is God breathed." My church may teach something different. I may disagree with God. But in the end, His Word stands.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is impossible for God to tell a lie. Hebrews 6:18. If I believe scripture is saying two opposite things, then I have misunderstood scripture or it was poorly translated/transcribed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now to today's "past misunderstanding of scripture". </p><p><br /></p><p>Genesis 1:27 "And God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them."</p><p><br /></p><p>It is easy to believe that "made in our (God, Christ and Holy Spirit) image" means we look like God, but I am coming to the understanding that it means something deeper, something very different.</p><p><br /></p><p>Colossians 1:15 " Who [Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the Firstborn of all creation,"</p><p><br /></p><p>2 Corinthians 4:4 "In whom the god of this age [Satan] has blinded the thoughts of the unbelievers that the illumination of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine on them."</p><p><br /></p><p>We were created to receive God's Holy Spirit. Humans were the only creation of God with the capacity to receive His Spirit. As Nee points out, We are like a glove perfectly fitted to receive "God's hand". We were created as a perfect vessel to receive God's Holy Spirit.</p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, that has all been spoiled as we have adopted the sinful nature which has been passed down from generation to generation beginning with the first created humans - Adam and Eve.</p><p><br /></p><p>Instead of holding the Glory of God, we are born with a tiny spirit that is self-serving and un-holy.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is only through the Life of Christ that we can be restored to be what God created humans to be from the beginning. Vessels of the Living God.</p><p><br /></p><p>Paul asks believers in 1 Corinthians 3:16. "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"</p><p><br /></p><p>As believers we are now driven by the Holy Spirit within us that begins the work of replacing our sinful nature. Hallelujah!</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the fruits of the Holy Spirit:</p><p><br /></p><p>Gal 5:22-25</p><p><br /></p><p>But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,</p><p>5:23 Meekness, self-control; against such things there is no law.</p><p>5:24 But they who are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh [sinful nature] with its passions and its lusts.</p><p>5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit."</p><p><br /></p><p>I encourage us all to be God-driven with His Holy Spirit within us as God intended it from the beginning of man-kind.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today. Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.</p><p><br /></p><p>* Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have authority over any man.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. Karla</p>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-47106509079871790202013-12-18T13:30:00.002-06:002013-12-18T13:30:55.634-06:00New Auction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">It felt like it was God's way of saying that He knew I was especially thinking about Gabe during this time of year. Even though our wonderful family has grown to 18 beautiful people this year, I still miss Gabe.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The painting below is being auctioned off in memory of Gabe. 100% of the proceeds will go to St Jude's St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. They do wonderful work there and don't charge families a single penny for the care of their children. The auction starts at just $5.00. Please consider getting the auction started.</span><br />
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Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all!<br />
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<br />Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-43127462380608144272013-11-14T08:57:00.000-06:002013-11-14T08:57:22.707-06:00Something Different<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Oil on Panel</div>
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I have been reading the book<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Painting-Impressionist-Landscape-Lessons-Interpreting/dp/0823095193/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384440695&sr=8-1&keywords=painting+the+impressionist+landscape" target="_blank"> "Painting the Impressionist Landscape"</a> by Lois Griffel and this is an exercise from the book. It has been an interesting read and the subject of impressionistic painting is something new for me. I think I am going to have to go back and read the book more slowly to see if I can really grasp the concept.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is how this painting might look framed.</td></tr>
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<br />Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-37707698236900851912013-11-06T15:25:00.001-06:002013-11-17T07:43:44.634-06:00New Auction<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I have been away from painting for a while now and I have to say I have enjoyed the break. It has been fun to do a little quilting and to get my head up and take a look around at other things in my life. I have started work on a new still life so hopefully I will have new art to share in the near future.</div>
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This painting which was completed in 2011 is now up for auction at Daily Paintworks. 100% of the proceeds will go to support a hospice home in Penfield NY called the <a href="http://www.shepherdhome.org/" target="_blank">Shepherd Home.</a> I met the director of this home by playing Words With Friends on my computer. We have become somewhat of pen pals and are enjoying getting to know each other. We both have 3 children and 10 grandchildren. How cool is that !?</div>
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Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and would you please consider getting the bidding started for this painting? It starts at just $5.00.</div>
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Karla</div>
Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-26166994753618453852013-10-02T07:35:00.003-05:002013-10-02T07:35:49.691-05:00Student Work<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I just have to brag on my latest student's work. This painting was done by Ellen. Isn't it terrific? She accomplished this with just nine hours of instruction with me. <br />
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For comparison: Here is a cute painting Ellen did before she took my class. What a fast learner! What a great student!!<br />
<br />Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-23325390328029687492013-09-27T08:10:00.000-05:002013-09-27T08:10:11.412-05:00big, Big, BIG CHANGES!!!! at Karla Uphoff Fine Art<br />
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OK folks I have some very exciting news for Karla Uphoff Fine Art.<br />
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First of all I want to announce that my painting "Cherries and Pewter", that I posted at auction to raise money for Gavin a young boy in our community who is fighting cancer, went for $500.00!!! Can you believe it?<br />
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The winning bid was from our local "Friends of the Library" group. What a generous, generous thing they did. And to top it off, my painting will hang in the library for everyone to see! Wow! How great is that?<br />
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I am so incredibly encouraged and uplifted by the generosity shown by this group that I am making a DRASTIC change to my art business.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Beginning today...........</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">100%.........</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">of every sale of my art is going to go to charity.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">That's right, 100% The charities may change with each painting. Or the winner may get to choose the charity from a list, but all proceeds will go to some type of charity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I cannot tell you how exciting this is for me. It is taking ALL of the pressure off of me to run a <i>business </i></span>- trying to just make money. Now I feel that any and all money I make from my art is going to a good cause.<br />
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And - All new auctions will start with starting bids of just $5.00. So hopefully that will get things rolling right away in the bids.<br />
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My auction above, The Lace Maker after Vermeer will go to support Kiva participants. Kiva is<br />
a non-profit organization with a mission to connect
people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of micro-finance
institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.<br />
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Basically how it works, I make a loan to a person (that I choose) in need of money somewhere in the world. Maybe they need to buy 30 chickens and need $240.00. I then agree to loan them some money ( a minimum of $25.00) and they agree to pay it back over time. As the money is paid back to me and accumulates, I can then loan money to other people in need. Isn't that a terrific system? Like Kickstarter - but one better.<br />
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I hope you will check Kiva out for yourself. <a href="http://www.kiva.org/">www.Kiva.org</a><br />
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If you would like, I can get you started with a free $25.00 loan by making a referral. Just shoot me your e-mail address.<br />
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I cannot tell you how freeing this new system for my art business is. This will knit so many parts of my life together in a fabulous way. My art, my faith, and my social work background.<br />
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The sky is the limit.<br />
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How motivating is that?<br />
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Thank you to all of my readers who helped me get my last auction for Gavin started with your generous bids. I could not have been happier with the outcome. Please consider doing the same for the <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/165877" target="_blank">current painting.</a> Having just a $5.00 bid gets the painting on to multiple pages of Daily Paintworks which means more eyes will see it.<br />
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Thank you friends!<br />
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Karla<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Proverbs 3:27 <span class="note"> </span>
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Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
</span>Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-67700971653517973462013-09-25T08:10:00.000-05:002013-09-25T08:10:18.088-05:00Moored Boats and Thoughts on Depression<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This painting was done (with permission) from a reference photo by John Robinson. I was instantly drawn in by the strong colors and the deep shadows.<br />
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This was the first time that I have painted since finishing "Little Women". First of all I was just plain <i>tired</i> from that extra large painting. Then I was dealing with depression. I had a disappointing encounter and even though I tried really hard not to let it get me down - it did. I tried everything I knew in my anti-depression arsenal to lift myself out of it like avoiding sugar and refined flour, taking my supplements, getting outdoors in the sunshine, and going for walks with the dog. Everything short of taking medication which I only want to do as a last resort. Nothing was working. Finally after being grumpy around some people (sorry Renee), I just prayed and told God that I had tried everything I knew how to relieve my misery and I really needed His help. Instantly - I mean really - instantly I felt the cloud lifting and I started to feel better. Yea!! Thank you God!<br />
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I really appreciate all of the artists that say when it is hard to paint to "just get in the studio and do your job" but, that just doesn't work for me when I am dealing with depression. I remember the advice of one artist. "Never paint when you are sad". I think she had good advice. Trying to paint when I am depressed is just asking for disaster. So anyway, I am feeling much better and hope to get down to some serious painting.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXExr8svP-G5vRIvK1xNl1yUBQXvFUVkRHitKnBOegDLMKOlazoYiTLwV4tyQcIPxxI1VZmc11IrvBehyvgNdB6bxZNS1WXgFZ-YNZaCl3nlHnYgxmSsOmZu8cK1JQKQmg5B2-vHmbxDE/s1600/Melon+Slice+Cropped+SOLD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXExr8svP-G5vRIvK1xNl1yUBQXvFUVkRHitKnBOegDLMKOlazoYiTLwV4tyQcIPxxI1VZmc11IrvBehyvgNdB6bxZNS1WXgFZ-YNZaCl3nlHnYgxmSsOmZu8cK1JQKQmg5B2-vHmbxDE/s200/Melon+Slice+Cropped+SOLD.jpg" width="199" /></a>P.S. - I entered my painting "Melon Slice Cropped" in <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/contest/2013-september/181" target="_blank">this month's DPW Contest.</a> My goal is to be in <br />
the top 15 so my new additions to my gallery on DPW will be shown "above the fold" as they say in newspaper talk for the following month.<br />
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Just for fun, what paintings in this<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/contest/2013-september/181" target="_blank"> month's entries </a>would be your pick for 1st 2nd and 3rd place? There are some really great paintings there!! Leave your picks in the comment section. And no peeking at what others' have posted before you leave your picks!!</h4>
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Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-16143713155657815132013-09-13T06:01:00.003-05:002013-10-24T05:54:17.006-05:00Giving For Gavin<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Cherries and Pewter" 5 x 7</td></tr>
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100% of the winning bid amount for this painting "Cherries and
Pewter" will be donated to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Giving4Gavin/338573079530200" target="_blank">GivingForGavin</a> to help defray the cost of
cancer treatments for this young man. He is fighting the same cancer
that took our son Gabe from us nine years ago. Although it has been nine long years and I feel like I am a different person now, I feel that I have never quite figured out how to be this new person that I have become.<br />
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Please consider getting
the bidding started. Free shipping to the US.<br />
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Thanks!<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Giving4Gavin/338573079530200 <br />
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http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/161892 Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-65184525561670653872013-09-07T04:55:00.000-05:002013-09-07T04:56:19.413-05:00The Grand Opening<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Ribbon Cutting"</td></tr>
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We had the grand opening of Inside Out: Accessible Art Gallery last night and it was a rousing success! Hundreds of people came to celebrate our new cooperative art gallery. Pictured above is the ribbon cutting ceremony.<br />
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We also had a very successful night of sales. Late in the evening I sold my painting. "Opening Night Rose". How apropos is that?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Opening Night Rose SOLD!</td></tr>
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<br />Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-77283279564709904212013-08-31T16:20:00.000-05:002013-08-31T16:20:59.416-05:00Studying Color<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"matrix V</td></tr>
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As I stated in a previous post, I have been giving a lot of thought to color as it applies to painting lately. Manipulating color is a little daunting to me. But I can see how many artists have done it with great success.<br />
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I was watching tv the other night and wondered, how do they get cohesive color in a movie? Do they just throw on a colored filter? So I did a little research and discovered that no, in most cases the color is very carefully choreographed from costumes to props to lighting. I found this article really interesting. <a href="http://filmschoolthrucommentaries.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/color-and-the-look-of-a-film-visual-analysis/" target="_blank"> Color and the look of a film </a>. Please over-look the sci-fi references if they disturb you -not my favorite genre. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside Out: Accessible Art Gallery downtown Bloomington, IL</td></tr>
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Reading the article makes me really think about how I can manipulate my still life and portrait set-ups to get color cohesion or a special effect in my paintings.<br />
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Having the girls all wearing the same color clothing in this photo I hired BigJonPhoto to take really brought unity to this portrait of "Little Women"<br />
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Here is the painting framed and installed at the gallery.<br />
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Speaking of frames. I ordered the frame for this unusual sized painting from<a href="http://www.frankenframes.com/frames_ccs.php?Cat_id=3&Belongs_Frame_ItemPage=5" target="_blank"> Franken Frames Inc.</a> and was very pleased with the quality and the service.<br />
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Bottom line, when it comes to successful films or paintings. A lot of thought and work goes on behind the scenes before the final view is shown to the public.Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-69199052730242554402013-08-29T10:25:00.002-05:002013-08-29T10:34:51.400-05:00Little Women Finished and an Invitation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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You are cordially invited to the grand opening of Inside Out: Accessible Art Gallery. If you cannot make the grand opening, I hope you will be with me in spirit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2256547391140574037" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>At the grand opening, my latest painting (shown below) will be on view. This large painting, 32.5" X 24", took weeks for me to complete. Doing a little math, this painting is equal to ten 8 X 10 paintings or twenty-two 5 X 7 painitngs! It was difficult to photograph such a large painting. It does actually look better in person.<br />
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For my artist friends:<br />
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Have you thought about including a certificate of authenticity when you sell a painting? If so, here is an article that lists several places to get a template. Some of which are free!<br />
<a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/certificate-of-authentication.html?m=1" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.artpromotivate.com/2013/07/certificate-of-authentication.html?m=1" target="_blank">ArtProMotivate </a>article.<br />
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<br />Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256547391140574037.post-76893472952361174872013-08-24T08:01:00.000-05:002013-08-24T08:01:00.182-05:00About 50% There<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I am still working away on this large portrait. About 50% there I think. It's one thing to paint and quite another to try and get a good likeness. Whew, what a challenge! I am determined to finish this for the grand opening of my new gallery<a href="https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutAccessibleArt?hc_location=stream" target="_blank"> Inside Out: Accessible Art</a>. (Please like their facebook page!) Also I have already ordered the frame. No stopping now!<br />
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One thing I am learning is that art that I find sophisticated looking has a secret ingredient...<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqDgXIDsiQQryZVU7ucMRfhHwtNycJsqDcM07ds9VXgfUgti0UHz_2QxcZtvcxaxbyJwqBCmPsGi_jOcyRg5dKKjUxcUsZ1hDNbrZBX0s4htY5gD6uvgwrAmJCAZK3tPkzWfa1Gjx_PQ/s1600/color+palette+generator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqDgXIDsiQQryZVU7ucMRfhHwtNycJsqDcM07ds9VXgfUgti0UHz_2QxcZtvcxaxbyJwqBCmPsGi_jOcyRg5dKKjUxcUsZ1hDNbrZBX0s4htY5gD6uvgwrAmJCAZK3tPkzWfa1Gjx_PQ/s320/color+palette+generator.jpg" width="320" /></a>I took a painting I like by <a href="http://www.pototschnik.com/" target="_blank">John Pototschnik</a><a href="http://rustyjonesstudiocom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> </a>and used a<a href="http://www.degraeve.com/" target="_blank"> color generator </a>to see a color palette of what colors are in the painting. I was quite amazed at how "grayed" down most of the colors were.<br />
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As I'm working on this painting, I am finding that in order to get the color right I have to add a lot of gray. For those of you who are artists, I'm sure you already knew this secret.<br />
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Wish me luck in getting this one done!<br />
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On a side note: I downloaded the free picture editing program <a href="http://www.gimp.org/" target="_blank">GIMP</a>. It offers many more editing options that picassa. I am really liking using it.<br />
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