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Psalm 130  Lord, hear my voice!  Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!  (v. 2) Prayer concern:  Those who cannot speak My prayer:  Linda Taggert comes to mind.  She later passed away.  If I can be a Christian witness Lord, lead me in the way I should go. I will continue doing what I can do for you Lord, wherever the road will lead me.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live (v. 5) Living God, breathe your Spirit into us that we may live, through Jesus Christ.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those straining to see the way forward My prayer concern : ..  ME

Ezekiel 36:8-15 I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown.  (v. 9) Be with me, O God, when I am being tilled by life's challenged, and create new life and growth in me, through Jesus Christ.  Amen Prayer concern:   Farmers and Gardeners. My prayer concern ..   Just got word from a roofer ..   I'm now officially broke.

My hero ..  And also my hero Dr. Phil has a woman on who is "possessed" My humorous thoughts. Dr. "My" is on hold and putting on his Martin Luther hat. Enjoy :) Below is some interesting facts about Martin Luther (Some facts taken from Augsburg's Reform Curriculum) I'm sure you can do a google search and learn more.

Revelation 11:15-19  You have taken your power and begun to reign (v. 17) God, help me to lend a hand to those who have been laid low by life.  In Jesus' name Amen Prayer concern:  Those living in war-torn places My prayer:  Those in Syria trying to escape ISIS ..  Pray for our president to do the right thing for GOD Just had a tooth extracted too ..  pray for me.

God of unity, feed us and strenghten us at your  Revelation 10:1-11 You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and languages and kings. (v. 11) God of unity, feed us and strengthen us at your table, and make us one through Jesus Christ.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Christians around the world My prayer concern :  My maternal relatives who have dedicated their life to the mission field.

John 9:1-41 One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.  (v. 25) Loving God, heal your children of every ailment and restore us to you, through Christ.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those born with disabilities My prayer:  Dittos .. KU GOT BEAT :( Our church bulletin for today .. A former pastor gave the  Sunday school class too ..  Charles Mahs currently retired.

03/05/1998 Ron Willis and the band.  1970's ??? They used my truck a few times too.

My advice for this week ..  like anybody will care.

A little pity party

Ephesians 5:8-14 You were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light.  Live as children of light. (v. 8) Awaken us, O God, and make us bold to shine your love into places of despair, through Christ.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those who rule by violence My prayer:  WOW !!  ISIS and radical Islamic terrorist is pure evil.  Pray for Donald Trump and the POTUS administration. And pray for us too.

Psalm 23  You prepare a table before me . . . you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (v. 5) Good Shepard, when we are facing death, lead us and comfort us, for Jesus' sake Amen. Prayer concern:  Hospice patients and their families My prayer concern :  My aunt Marge ..  she just passed away.  Blessed be her memory.

1 Samuel 16: 1-13 The Lord does not see as mortals see . . . the Lord looks on the heart.  (v. 7) Almighty God, thank you for knowing me by heart.  Guide me to hear your words.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those who judge by appearance My thought:  Just ignore my appearance :)  I could care less :)

Ephesians 5:1-9 Live in love, as Christ loved us. (v. 2) Fill us, O God, with your divine love.  May love flow through us into others, through Jesus Christ.  Amen Prayer concern:  Your neighbors My prayerful thought:  It's hard to love your neighbors when they have done you wrong. Details through this google video. My main prayer concern is my beloved Sally.

Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a  Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid. (v.20) Prayer concern:  Those who take risks for the gospel My prayerful thoughts:  I'm thinking of my ancestors ..  Oliver B. Marge Ruth ..  many cousins and even myself.  I built a church in my backyard and went to jail. Here  endeth my little blog for today.

John 4:5-42 Where do you get that living water ? (v. 11) Refresh us, O God with living water, that we may point others toward you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those in need of clean water My thoughts:  Every time I use our water, I now think about how we take for granted we take it .. I grew up drinking water from a farm pump next to the hog pen and cattle pen.  Amazingly ..  I'm still alive ! :) The sermon was also about water.  Good sermon as usual pastor Jim. Also we (the pastor and I picked up some broken glass in the parking lot..  even made an announcement, to the chagrin of my beloved Sally.  Sorry honey, my sick humor came out again ..

Fun times

My thoughts for this week. BTW ..  Heard on FOX news that the average person spends 9 + hours per day on their smart phone. UFFDA !!  NOT ME !! Do my daily blogs and then my stocks and then whatever else my beloved Sally wants me to do. LOVE YOU BABE !!

Has perfect vision.  A little political humor.

Psalm 95 O that today, you would listen to his voice! (v. 7) Prayer concern:  Those longing to hear God's voice. My prayer:  Sally ..  she's getting better emotionally. Me..  To seek justice.

Top photo: Wally Holter family (my 1st cousin) Middle photo: Julie (Holter) Anderson family (my baby sister) Bottom photo: John Reppe family (my nephew)

Exodus 17:1-7 Strike the rock, and water will come out of it. (v.6) Mighty God, sometimes life is scary.  Calm our fears, and meet our needs.  For Jesus' sake. Amen Prayer concern:  Emergency first responders My prayer concern:  SALLY

Bathtub ..  Missy H. ? Cousin Davey H. Topeka KS friends

Exodus 16:27-35 The people rested on the seventh day. (v.30) Prayer concern:  Workaholics My thoughts:  No way did I ever have that problem :)  In fact, I was just the opposite.

Exodus 16: 9-21 Morning by morning they gathered it, as much as each needed.  (v. 21) Loving GOD, I believe.  Help my unbelief.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those who are hungry today My prayer ..  Those who are over concerned about the major winter storm in the EAST. UFFDA !!

Exodus 16: 1-8 The whole congregation of the Israelite's complained. (v. 2) Prayer concern:  Those living with mental illness My prayer concern ..  Those who have been incarcerated because of their behavior due to their mental state.

John 3:1-17 No one can enter . . . without being born of water and Spirit. (v. 5) Prayer concern:  Babies born in neonatal intensive care My prayer concern:  My wife Sally BTW ..  My AA batteries died again ..  :(

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Such faith is reckoned as righteousness. (v. 5) Prayer concern:  Those who fear failure. My though:  "The only thing to fear is fear itself"  FDR

This is for you my beloved Sally.

Psalm 121 From where will my help come? (v. 1) Prayer concern: Those help captive as slaves My prayer ..  How about me?  Held captive by BIG GOVERNMENT

Genesis 12: 1-4a I will bless you . . . so that you will be a blessing. (v. 2) Prayer concern:  Those moving to a new home. My prayer concern:  My bitterness and today's court appearance.

Romans 3:21-31 Then what becomes of boasting?  It is excluded. (v. 27) Prayer concern:  Wounded veterans and their families My prayer:  My fellow Vietnam comrade in arms too.  I am a DAV with 0% compensation. I humbly accept my short comings Lord.  Thank be to GOD

Isaiah 51:4-8 The earth will wear out like a garment. (v. 6) Prayer concern:  Faithful stewards My prayer concern:  I volunteered yesterday to be an assistant to the chaplain here in Topeka KS I left my application at the visitor center.

Micah 7:18-20 He will tread our iniquities under foot. (v. 19) Prayer concern: Families you know My prayer:  I know my great nephews Jeremy H. Ben H. and many family members not to mention publicly.  Also I pray for myself daily wondering why did I get sent to jail?!!  Does GOD have a purpose for me?    I am in the process of volunteering my witnessing to  SCCC and I'm in the process of applying for a job as a rural route mail carrier. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PRAYERS !!

Matthew 4: 1-11 If you are the son of God, command these stones ... (v.3) Prayer concern:  Those who are bullied My prayer concern:  The bullying of BIG GOVERNMENT (city of Topeka) my wife Sally and my brother Wesley)

If only I had a brain!!   Forgot to pull the dishwasher plug!

My thoughts for the week ..  another new battery too.  Pray for Sally (my wife of many years), my older brother Wes (pneumonia with one lung) Donald Trump (our POTUS) Me --  Bitterness and anybody reading, listening to this google video.  I need your prayers too. Yesterday I applied for a volunteer job at the jail, I'm willing to be an assistant to the chaplain.

Psalm 32 I acknowledged my sin to you. (v. 5) Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Amen Prayer concern: Prison inmates. My prayer concern:  Sally & Wes. FYI:  I'm thinking of volunteering my services to my fellow inmates.  Details thru our website.

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 You will not die; for God knows .. (3:4-5) Prayer concern:  Those waiting for answers. My prayer concern:  My oldest brother Wes

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth (v. 19) Prayer concern:  Those living with chronic illness My prayer concern:  Sally