PUT OLD ON HOLD Journal

Advocating Non-Traditional Lifelong Growth and Productivity

Quote of the day

Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
Mark Twain

Joyce Shafer

Who God Is

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Messiah Jesus told us that when certain events, signs, and wonders begin to appear, we are to look up. In other words, we should focus on Him and Who He is for us—and stay on mission for Him—no matter what’s going on around us.

So much information needs to be shared about the times we’re in, but it can weary the saints. I’m feeling it now and fairly sure some of you … [Read more...] about Who God Is

Be Sure You Are Fighting The Right Battle

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“When we think of the last great battle, we must realize that not only is the future at stake, but that in this present time we are engaged in a warfare. Already we are standing in the midst of the battle. If we have our eyes and ears open, we see how the Enemy is marching on all sides. We do not have to battle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers of the darkness … [Read more...] about Be Sure You Are Fighting The Right Battle

We Need A Miracle

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First, you won’t believe how brief I’m going to be this month. Here goes...

These days, we’re inundated with reminders of what’s wrong with the world rather than being reminded of what’s right with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We need to remind ourselves that God is evermore with those who are His sons and daughters called by His Name and that we are to … [Read more...] about We Need A Miracle

A Nation Divided: The Root Of The Poisonous Tree

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Recently I heard a podcast host say that during The Cold War, Russia would accuse the USA of doing what Russia itself was doing. Hmm . . . That’s what’s happening today between the Left/Progressives and anyone not on their team or, stated more accurately, a faithful advocate of their Progressivism religion. Because it is a religion for them, for which they are zealous, … [Read more...] about A Nation Divided: The Root Of The Poisonous Tree

How Do I Love ME—Let Me Count the Ways

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In Jeremiah 2, Almighty God mourned that His people had exchanged His Glory over their lives for idols, other gods that had no value. We’re warned throughout His Word to fear nothing and no one but Him, nor worship anything or anyone but Him, to have no false gods or idols in our lives. Jonah 2:9(8) CJB declares, “Those who worship vain idols give up their source of mercy.” … [Read more...] about How Do I Love ME—Let Me Count the Ways

Where Is The Love?

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Warning: Some of the links provided here are shocking and not for children and may save you spiritually and even physically. I pray you will give each one your consideration.

First, something I look forward to every Friday is that Jamie Walden’s mom, Lisa, posts a from-the-heart faith-based message on her Facebook page. In a recent post, Lisa offered a suggested … [Read more...] about Where Is The Love?

I Got Disconnected

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Ever had to unplug your modem to clear the cable transmission? That’s one way to look at what my experiences have been since the second week in December 2022.

It started when I asked God if there was something He wanted me to do. I was serious but not intense about this query. Well... He answered with, “Turn off your TV for one week and see what happens.” So I did. … [Read more...] about I Got Disconnected

Humanity’s Love Is Broken But Can Still Be Healed

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We cannot watch or listen to anything these days – not ourselves or each other or on TV or the Internet – without seeing and hearing evidence of our/humanity’s broken love.

This especially happens on sites where too many of us post, tweet, or publish expressions of our injured, broken love, though unaware that’s what we’re doing. As Jamie Walden says, we falsely … [Read more...] about Humanity’s Love Is Broken But Can Still Be Healed

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