Category: relationship with God

He Made Us,…

He made us and we are His. That answers so many of life’s questions.

“Acknowledge that the LORD is God!

He made us, and we are His.

We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.”

Psalm 100:3

When I was in the fourth grade, I joined the kids choir at First Baptist Church in my little town. We practiced every Wednesday afternoon and eventually our small group signed up for a church choir competition, although I’m sure it wasn’t called that. Christians don’t compete, we “encourage” one another on to excellence. Anyway, the verse above was the opening to our worship song. Actually, we quoted all 5 verses of this well known chapter.

A couple of weeks ago, I came across this chapter again and then wrote down that middle line. “He made us, and we are His.” Let that roll over your mind for a bit. Maybe write it down. I apologize for not getting too deep this week, but often the simplicity of the Word is what astounds us.

As I considered this verse, I began to answer questions with it. Let me give you an example.

Q. Why should I obey God?

A. He made us, and we are His.

Or,

Q. Why does He love me?

A. He made us, and we are His.

You can try it.

Q. Why am I so fill in the blank?

Yes, “He made us, and we are His.“

You catch my drift? Once I got started, the questions kept coming:

Why should I not fear satan?

He made us, and we are His.

Why should I not fear…period?

He made us, and we are His.

Do I have a purpose?

He made us, and we are His.

Does anyone really love me?

He made us, and we are His.

Do I have any skills or talents?

He made us, and we are His.

My husband has left me for another.

He made us, and we are His.

My parents always favored my sister over me.

He made us, and we are His.

Again, another promotion has passed me by.

He made us, and we are His.

Really nothing compares to those 7 sweet words. He made me and I belong to Him. Again, this sounds like a lesson you teach your toddlers, but I couldn’t get away from it. Sometimes our exhaustive studies of Hebrew roots and Greek translations are just that – exhaustive. The Lord invites us back to the simple promises that brought us to Him in the first place.

He made us, and we are His.

Some time back, I had listened to a sermon and it pierced me. I could barely raise my head when it was over. The conviction of its words seemed to pinpoint past the excuses and facade and dealt with things I didn’t even realize were there. I needed some time alone with God. I headed to the park. We have a nice walking path and the Lord had me quote this scripture over and over as I circled the park for nearly an hour.

“I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine…”

Song of Solomon 6:3
Full disclosure: Those aren’t my shoes or feet.

Now that might sound a little obsessive, but as I repeated its’ truth, it went in deeper and deeper. I had repented, the fog of sin had lifted, and now He was assuring me of His never failing love. I belonged to Him. I am my beloved’s, no matter what threats or accusations are assailed at me.

“But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God.”

John 1:12

Children of God!! We are not those generic children-of-the-world that God created, therefore called “children of God”. No, we believed in Him and accepted Him and have been given such rights as a child of God. God is Our Father. No matter what the devil may tell you this week, this is the truth.

You do believe in Him and have accepted Him, right? If not, there is no better time than this to be adopted. It’s as easy as believing that Jesus came to earth, lived a sinless life, and died to pay for your sins. He came back to life three days later, to show victory over satan and death. He now sits on the right side of God and prays (intercedes) for us. Just ask for adoption into the family of God and start living like a child of GOD would live. All of your mistakes and sins in the past will be forgiven when you ask, too. You start out brand new. Yes, there’s much more to the relationship, but God gives us a lifetime to learn about Him and His many benefits.

“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.”

Ephesians 1:5
One of Africa’s most precious. Discarded by man, but adopted by God.

All of this happens because of Jesus. Ironic, because He is the one and only begotten son of our Father. From His lofty position in the Family, He brings us into adoption. His authority and love from the Father is not threatened by us because there is no end to either. He can freely share because the Father has freely shared with Him. We just bathe in the benefits.

So, welcome to the family if you are just getting started. Don’t forget His many benefits, if you have been here a long time. Repeat those early promises if you need the reminder. John reminded the Christians of his day.

“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!”

1 John 3:1

…And we are His.

His Laws – An Offer You Shouldn’t Refuse

David knew God’s commands were the secret to a wonderful life. He wrote 176 verses celebrating that truth. Let it encourage you.

Pure Joy!

A lot of blogs offer a free product. Sign-up and you will receive my “12 Secrets to Cure Turkey Neck” or “How to Become a Millionaire Just by Watching Reruns”. Believe me, I’ve been tempted. But what if I offered a product that delivered truth, joy and great peace. It is thoroughly tested and found to be trustworthy and true in every instance. It is sweeter than honey, worth more than gold, fine gold, and has no limits to its use. Wait! There’s more! If you are one of the next 30 subscribers…..

No, but seriously, there is something so wonderful and it’s FREE. The longest chapter in the Bible is a tribute to the wonder of God’s commands. Psalm 119 has 176 verses that proclaim that God’s law was the best thing that had ever happened to David the Psalmist.

“I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.” vs.14

“I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.” vs.30

“How I delight in your commands! How I love them!” vs.47

Psalm 119

He clearly loved the law. He has written a literature masterpiece where each stanza begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet and each verse begins with that letter also. This took some thought and required lots of words and passion for God’s Word. Give it a try. I got stuck on the first line:

Always truth in every line,
And brings life to its reader.
uhhh......

David continues for 176 verses and shares what only a lover of God’s commandments would know. Here are a few of the benefits of the law that he listed:

  • Gives joy: vs. 1, 2, 35 (Who doesn’t want that?)
  • Guards against sin: vs. 9, 11 (the only guard we have against it)
  • It’s wonderful truth: vs. 18, 160 (for a world without truths)
  • Those who wander from it are cursed: v. 21. (read that one again!)
  • Wise advice: vs. 24
  • Encouraging: vs. 28
  • Gives life: vs. 37, 25, 93, 149 (REAL life)
  • Answers those who taunt: vs. 42
  • My only hope: 43, 114
  • Freedom: v. 45 (it’s interesting that His law brings freedom – most laws don’t)
  • Comfort: v. 55
  • Direction for life: vs. 59, 133 (needed through all the seasons of life)
  • Fair: vs. 75, 137
  • Trustworthy: vs. 86, 138
  • Remains true: vs. 91 (I love laws that stay the same and apply to everyone)
  • Has no limit: vs. 96
  • Constant guide: vs. 98
  • Wisdom: vs. 95-100. (something I long for more and more)
  • Sweeter than honey: vs. 103 (sweet, sweet commandments?)
  • Lamp to my feet: vs. 125 (an old Sunday school favorite)
  • My treasure: vs. 111
  • Is right: vs. 128 (wonder what “the right” thing to do is?)
  • Thoroughly tested: vs. 140 (by millions of believers and unbelievers through the centuries)
  • Perfectly true: vs. 142 (PERFECTLY)
  • Lasts forever: vs. 152, 160
  • Great peace: vs. 165 ( not just regular ol’ peace, but great peace)

Consider this, David was writing this about the Law. At the time David was writing Psalms there were only the books of Moses, creation, and the law. There were prophets in his time, but no prophetic books. There was no encouragement of the New Testament, no forgiveness in Christ, no exhortations by Paul. David was this excited about God’s Old Testament law.

“I rise at midnight to thank you for your regulations.”

Psalm 119:62

When was the last time you got up in the middle of the night to thank God for the Ten Commandments? Maybe we don’t understand their benefits.

“Your laws are my treasure, they are my heart’s delight.” vs. 111

“Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.” vs. 127

“I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.” vs. 131

Psalm 119

As I read these verses, I am forced to compare my passion for God’s commands to David’s panting and longing for the same. I do love God’s word. I dare not start a day without it. I can say “amen” to every one of the descriptions that David offered. At times in life, the words have literally leapt off the pages and saved me all over again. God’s commands are powerful and true.

So, why does Pinterest and YouTube grab my attention when I want a mental break? Why is it that I can try memorizing a recipe but not a scripture? Sometimes I find myself searching for a good devotional instead of the very words of Christ. It’s a battle. Even when I am reading the Bible, I often look for the promises and scan over the rules.

Looking over the list above, I clearly understand why the devil would have us distracted. It serves him. The last thing the devil wants is for you to believe that God’s commands are the best choice. It’s one thing to know that we should be obedient to God. He is God, after all. But it is a whole different level to totally believe that following His commands would deliver those benefits. How much easier to obey rules when we are convinced they are the route to God’s best.

What do you need for victory? It’s found in His commands. David kept his head in the battle by meditating on God’s law.

“Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.”

Psalm 119:95

God’s word helps us stay focused, with right priorities – another blow to satan’s plans.

“Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your Word.”

Psalm 119:37

The world strives for peace and cannot achieve it. We want peace among nations and around kitchen tables. Even peace in our own hearts is often evasive. But His commands bring peace.

“Those who love your instruction have great peace and do not stumble.”

Psalm 119:165

David knew and believed that God’s commands and law were not only true but his only hope. There wasn’t a viable plan B. I want to live my life this way. May God’s commands be the option I believe in. When sin wags its tempting finger, I will not beckon. I know that God’s laws are better.

David says it best:

“Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!”

Psalm 119:129
Truth, Joy, and Peace laying in her lap.

That’s it. When we are convinced that obedience is good for us, we obey. When we forget that God’s laws are beneficial, we more readily accept another way. Isn’t that how satan tempted in the garden? He told Eve that to disobey God’s commands would make her like God, wise and all knowing. She agreed and at that moment decided God’s commands weren’t for her benefit and sin entered the world. She was wrong and so are we when we disregard the wonderful commands of God.

We have to read and know His commands to appreciate and obey them. I challenge you to up your game in pursuit of God. Are you reading a chapter in the morning? Then add one at night. Find a reading plan that challenges you. Read the Bible all the way through. That’s the only way to understand the whole beautiful story. Study the commands and the promises. Let’s study until our midnight wake up is just to say thanks for His Word.

Sufficient Grace is Amazing

“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’

2 Corinthians 12:8,9

I thought I knew. It’a word I throw around like it’s common; a catchall of words to describe God’s goodness. I walk in this, rest in this, and I’m literally saved by this. Truth is, I was going to name my daughter this. Instead I had a hulky boy, now man, that would have had a hard time explaining his name as GRACE.

New York City, October 2015, Manhattan

GRACE. Isn’t it just one of those Christianese words that seems to flow out of our mouths often and yet, I’m guessing we hardly give it a deeper thought. We throw it in with mercy and lump it into salvation and there we go with another pretty way to say we are forgiven.

As I began to search just a small bit deeper, the meanings and examples are amazing. Besides the verse above, there are many others that made me think and ponder. Here are a few:

“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.” Genesis 6:8

“The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; …” Esther 2:17

“… The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11

“Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’ ” Zechariah 4:7

“And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” Luke 2:40

Just these five verses show the diversity and depth of grace. For Noah, it was how God saw him amidst the chaos and sin of the world. Esther was King Xerxes’s favorite and obtained grace. God gives grace along with all the other good things he gives to the upright. Notice, the upright receive grace. We typically think of the sinner getting grace. Zerubabbel shouted “Grace, Grace” as he set the cornerstone for the temple. He might be doing the work, but it was God’s grace that would see it accomplished. And finally, Jesus is described as a child with the grace of God upon Him. That is certainly not forgiveness or mercy.

We are saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8,9). We are invited to approach the Throne of Grace to receive mercy (Hebrews 4:16). Romans 6:14 tells us that we are no longer under the law, but under grace. Grace is a small word with a HUGE gift. I was so pleasantly surprised to read the definitions.

Strong’s defines grace as kindness, favor, beauty, pleasant, precious, well-favored. In the Outline of Biblical Usage it is favor, grace, charm, elegance, and acceptance. How wonderful to be seen in the eyes of the Lord like this. We can’t earn those entitlements; they are given by God. God gives His grace to us and we walk with the elegance and acceptance of His favored children. How pleasant!

Horses are the most graceful of animals. They are regal with a sense of knowing they are animals of the kings.

You may have heard the definition of grace as “unmerited favor” and that is true, but for me that doesn’t paint the complete picture. Maybe I get hung up on the unmerited part. It’s not only the idea of mercy for the woeful sinner I am, but the amazing truth that I’m favored – a favorite. That’s grace.

So, when Paul is plagued with some thorn in the flesh from satan and asks the Lord to take it away three times, the Lord responds that “His grace is sufficient for Him.” God doesn’t offer forgiveness nor healing, not mercy or wisdom. He promises grace sufficient. His grace. It is that gift of walking in this life with the precious and pleasant favor of God. Charles Spurgeon wrote about this verse, “He who knows, like the bee, how to suck honey from flowers, may well linger over each one of these words and drink in unutterable content.”

MY – GRACE- IS – Sufficient – for – YOu

Growing up I always loved the movies Cinderella and Snow White. No matter the wickedness that threatened and plotted against them, they walked in the pleasantness and charm of grace. The inner beauty of grace caused birds to sing and princes to swoon. They knew they were loved and that made all the difference. Even though they are fictional, the movies portray the confidence and humility that comes from knowing our KING loves us and His grace is our gift. Grace says, “I know that I appear to be not up to the challenges, but HIS power is made perfect in weakness.” (see 2 Corinthians 12:9). “His grace is sufficient for me.”

Reading Paul’s letters, I concentrate on the closings. I’m a letter writer and find that a letter in the mail is one of this life’s greatest joys. Paul would take care of business when he closed and usually ended with a blessing that reads like your favorite Psalm. The last verse of 2 Corinthians closes with:

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

the love of God, and

the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

be with you all.”

2 Corinthians 13:14

His amazing grace! This “kiss of God’s favor” is all I need. I can’t think of anything I would rather have. When the world is so unkind, grace tells me I am His masterpiece. When my soul is troubled and I can’t find any good, grace shows me His goodness. Grace leaves me “handfuls on purpose” left by my Savior. And though half my life over and all down hill, I will age grace-fully. Grace is a gift of God. Like the old hymn taught us, His grace is quite amazing.

God Loves a Sacrifice

Giving is part of our relationship with God. It’s a beautiful part of worship that attracts the heart of God.

The Joy of a Gift!

I’m not taking an offering or asking for a donation to keep this “ministry” alive for another month, so I can write this with freedom and a smile. There is nothing for me to gain except the satisfaction of sharing what God pointed out to me recently…and then again. He loves a sacrificial gift from His people. He enjoys a present. He needs nothing, but loves an offering. If the God of the Old Testament is the God of the New Testament (and I know He is), He gets plain excited when presented gifts from sincere hearts.

When Solomon had been handed the keys to the Kingdom of Israel, he stood before God, overwhelmed by the immensity of the job. 1 Kings 3 tells us that Solomon offered 1000 burnt offerings. 1000! That night the Lord appeared to him and offered to give him whatever he requested. Solomon chose wisely to choose wisdom.

Many years later, we read in 2 Chronicles the events surrounding the dedication of the Temple. Solomon was the first King to build God a temple. It was magnificent. Before they moved the Ark of the Covenant into the Holy of Holies, “There, before the Ark, King Solomon and the entire community of Israel sacrificed so many sheep, goats, and cattle that no one could keep count!” 2 Chronicles 5:6.

Ummm, read the book of Numbers and tell me these people can’t count! They counted everything…twice. But this day, there are so many sacrifices it was impossible to keep count. That’s some sacrifice!

What happens next? They move the Ark into the Most Holy Place. The priests begin to worship and play instruments. The praise to our God rings out across the mountain.

“At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD. The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple of God.”

2 Chronicles 5:13,14

That had to be an unforgettable moment. Grandpas would be telling grandkids generations later. “The glory of God was so thick, I couldn’t see your grandma standing right there next to me. But over the din of instruments I could hear her weep tears of joy knowing Jehovah was in our midst. Awwww, it was something to see.”

His grandson will ask, “What did you bring Grandpa? How many sheep did you give Jehovah?”

He will answer his grandson, “How much offering did we bring to the celebration, you ask? Could have been three sheep or three hundred, He is worth it. I never regretted the offering.”

That’s what a good sacrifice feels like.

The story is not over though. Solomon stood before the Temple and the people and offered praises to God, who had brought this great building to completion. He thanked Him for his faithfulness in keeping every promise and then offered a very specific prayer of dedication. (2 Chronicles 6)

“When Solomon finished praying, fire flashed down from heaven and burned up the burnt offerings and sacrifices, and the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple. The priest could not enter the Temple of the LORD because the glorious presence of the LORD filled it.”

2 Chronicles 7:1,2

Again, God showed up in power, after sacrifices and worship. Now, I’m not making light of God’s work here, but how cool is our God? He sees man’s effort to please Him with “burnt” offerings, and to show His appreciation, He burns them up with a flash of fire from Heaven!

It’s like giving Him a homemade, lopsided, box mix cake with little, hard sugar letters that spell out Happy Birtday, because the “h” broke peeling it off the package. Then you sing the birthday song to Him, completely out of tune, like you’ve heard it so many times. He smiles, blows out the candles, and BOOM, it’s a cake the Cake Boss couldn’t dream up. That’s our God.

“Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices to the LORD. King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats. And so the king and all the people dedicated the Temple of God.”

2 Chronicles 7:4,5

Alright now, consider those numbers again. Twenty two thousand cows and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep and goats! That is some sacrifice…even for Solomon. Think about the blood shed, the mess, the effort it took for priests to slaughter and properly sacrifice that many animals. Some may have thought it a waste, although it is not mentioned. Maybe some of us would have thought, like Judas, the meat could have “fed the poor”.

Not to mention the timing of this gift. This sacrifice was made after God had made His presence known two times already, in the Temple and on the way to the Temple. This was after so many sacrifices had been made that no one could keep count. We might say, “Enough already!”

They clearly understood that worship included a sacrifice and were happy to give and give some more. This challenges me. When my worship seems dry and I am longing for His presence I am challenged to give.

This is not tithe. That ten percent is our obedience to Him. This can’t be giving so that I can receive. That is manipulation. I must give what I know will bless God.

The challenge is to worship with our sacrificial offering. We will give before we feel His presence, while we feel His presence, and after we know God has visited us. O God, may we also sing while we give. The Israelites did.

I emphasize this because it’s true and God loved it. The Israelites continued to celebrate for seven more days the Festival of Tabernacles. “Then at the end of the celebration, Solomon sent the people home. They were all joyful and glad because the Lord had been so good…” 2 Chronicles 7:10

This week give a gift to the Lord. Don’t just wait until a dire need is presented. Don’t just give to get that special CD offer from your favorite preacher. Don’t give because I said so or because guilt has set in. Let’s give because we are just so in love with our Savior. He loves a sacrifice and we love Him. The best gifts are the unexpected ones. Let your worship come with a sacrifice and all to His delight. Who knows? Maybe He will send fire!

Getting to Know…Me

There has been a thought rolling around in my heart for a while. I say heart, because that is where God deals. The question I ponder is not how well do I know God, but rather how well does He know me. I know on the surface that may sound a little, well, me-ish; but hang with me for a bit and see what I mean.

The idea first came to me after reading a very familiar passage.

“Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me you evildoers!’ “

Matthew 7:22, 23

This a scene of judgement. What strikes me is that even in judgement God wants to discuss relationship. Evidently many people will try making a case to enter Heaven that sounds “spiritually” compelling. Speaking personally, I’m not sure that my Christian resume reads anything like these. Prophesying, casting out demons, and performing lots of miracles would be enough to convince most of us they belong inside the pearly gates.

Jesus says otherwise and he says it plainly. “I don’t know you and as a matter of fact, get away from me.” Aye, yie, yie. I can’t imagine worse words to hear. It makes me cringe, just putting it in 2019 English. But my thoughts today aren’t on the fires of hell or even eternal judgement. It’s in that “I never knew you” part.

As believers, we strive to know the Lord. There are countless scriptures encouraging people to know God. Study the scriptures because they testify of Him. Seek His presence and His will. Seek Him with all your heart. These are all truths and the only way to be a disciple; but Jesus didn’t say plainly, ‘Get away from me evildoers. You don’t know me.’ It was clearly, ‘I don’t know you.’

If you are like me, your thought process goes something like this. But God knows everything. He certainly knows me. The Bibles tells me so.

“O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD.”

Psalm 139:1-4

There is nothing hidden before God. Your heart is not camouflaged before Him. So, what gives? How can He not know those condemned in judgement? I asked the Lord.

He set my mind to thinking about the few people that I would say “know” me. My husband will ask me what’s wrong as soon as I walk in the house. He knows that face. My son answers my questions before I finish asking. It goes like this. “Did you…?” “Yea, I saw it.”

Some friends may even be able to finish my sentences. It may be a sibling, a spouse, or a bestie in your life. They’re fun to talk to because they understand your history. They know your circumstances and your people. It’s easy conversation. They also know your weaknesses and can be painfully honest with you. They know you and absolutely love you.

Now, ask yourself. Does God KNOW you like that? When I asked myself, I felt unsure but determined to change things. If God wanted to know me, then I was going to make that happen. Morning coffee would be shared between the King of Kings and morning, smash face, me. I started telling the Lord about myself. Not everything at once, but just interesting tidbits, like when making a new friend. Before long, I was sharing more. Somedays, I tell Him all that I have to do. Somedays, I ask lots of questions. Of course, my conversation with God seemingly always includes my pressing needs. He is God after all.

I encourage you to try it. Don’t let satan talk you out of it. I know his argument. “This is a waste of time because God already knows.” Of course He does, but He still wants to hear your heart. Remember when your children were small? When they came to tell you a big story that happened in their life, nothing, absolutely nothing was more important, even if you just watched it all happen in your backyard. You cared about every syllable. You wanted their take on the situation. You enjoyed their excitement, you understood their frustration, you offered your wisdom. God is the same.

A strange thing has happened in this quest to let Him know me: I have discovered some things about myself. God is so much more than a psychotherapist, but when I started telling the Lord how I felt, I heard myself say things I didn’t know were there. Not only was He listening, but by His Spirit, He was drawing out my feelings like a good friend.

In these heaven meets earth “convos”, My Father has reprimanded me with soft challenges. He helps me see the situations in my life spiritually, which is ALWAYS a different view than the one I bring Him. We even share a few laughs. I don’t mean God is up there telling me St. Peter-at-the-pearly-gate jokes. The laughs are more like those you share with friends who know you. The words don’t even have to be said. It was a shared experience and great joy comes in knowing you are both reminiscing about the same time. Such sweetness in a shared life.

David wrote, later in that same Psalm that declared God knew everything about him:

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

Psalm 139: 23

David, who had earlier proclaimed with certainty that God knew EVERYTHING about him, was now asking the Lord to search and know him. That’s the picture. Have you ever had an acquaintance for years and then the relationship turned a corner? You are close now, even best friends. You know how it happened? One of you opened up and shared a need, a hurt, a more personal story. The other felt trusted and began sharing too. Boom. A relationship blooms.

How sweet that is when it’s you and your Creator. It’s the path of everlasting life. Do you want the promise of Heaven? Let Him get to know you. He will begin to lead you on His path. Relationships are not built on judgement day. They are made today. Have a cup of coffee with the Savior and get started.

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