what must I do to be saved?

hey hey,

In today’s blog, as I do each week, I want to share “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to share the most basic message of all … the gospel message of God’s saving grace…

A WORD

For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Romans 10:13

What must I do to be saved? This is the most important and eternal question anyone can ask.

In other words, how can I be certain I have peace with God? How can I know for sure that I will spend eternity in heaven? That all of my sins are forgiven? That the Lord will welcome me into His eternal home? What must I do??

As it turns out, God made it very clear — and the Bible tells us so.

“Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romas 10:13

“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Acts 16:30-31

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” John 3:16-18

“…if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” Romans 10:9-11

What must I do to be saved?

>>Call on the name of the Lord.

>>Believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord and raised from the dead.

>>Confess with your mouth that Jesus is your Lord.

Jesus did the heavy lifting by going to the cross to pay the penalty of death our sins demanded and He extends the free gift of salvation to everyone who will believe. It turns out, God is not interested in our religion or even what church a person attends, per se. But, He is very interested in having the whole world — every language, every tribe, every nation, every kindred — call, believe and confess that Jesus is Lord to be saved.

Often, people get distracted from this simple truth and they think they can put it off for another day. Or, they want to focus on temporary things like making money, accumulating material possessions or making a name for themselves rather than prioritizing the most important eternal thing — making sure they are saved.

Jesus addressed this when He said, “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26)

There is nothing more important for you and everyone you love than to be sure you are saved. We don’t want anyone we know to lose their soul.

If you’ve never called on, believed in and confessed Jesus as your Lord — let’s do it together, right now. Say this:

“Jesus I call on You right now. I do believe that You are Lord and that you died on a cross for my sins and were raised from the dead by God. I invite You into my heart and I confess You as the Lord of my life. From this day forward, I am a Christian and Jesus is my Lord. Amen.”

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BLOG BONUS: Today, I’d like to share a video I recorded several years ago titled, “Where Would You Go If You Died Today?” It’s a clear gospel explanation using the classic “Four Spiritual Laws” booklet. If you know someone who is afraid to die and doesn’t know for certain where they will spend eternity, please forward this video and blog.

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

A SONG

Here are a few songs to encourage you as you call, believe and confess Jesus as your Lord — and for you who already know Jesus as Lord, may you experience His love afresh.

Softly and Tenderly, by Kristyn Getty, Vince Gill, Ellie Holcomb, Sierra Hull

Just As I Am, by Alan Jackson

My Redeemer, by Nicole C. Mullens

Tis so Sweet, by Shane and Shane

Come Unto Jesus, by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Laura Story, Jordan Kauflin

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

I believe in the Biblical power of joy and laughter — and we need the strength that is found in the joy of the Lord. Let your heart laugh.

Thanks to my friend Phil Cooke for the chuckle!

oh, israel!

hey hey,

In today’s blog, as I do each week, I want to share “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to encourage you in these troubling times and regarding the brutal atrocities happening in Israel.

A WORD

“Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, and do not be still, O God! 2 For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate You have lifted up their head. 3 They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against Your sheltered ones. 4 They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” 5 For they have consulted together with one consent; they form a confederacy against You: 6 The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab and the Hagrites; 7 Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre; 8 Assyria also has joined with them; they have helped the children of Lot. Selah 9 Deal with them as with Midian, as with Sisera, as with Jabin at the Brook Kishon, 10 Who perished at En Dor, who became as refuse on the earth. 11 Make their nobles like Oreb and like Zeeb, Yes, all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, 12 Who said, “Let us take for ourselves the pastures of God for a possession.” 13 O my God, make them like the whirling dust, like the chaff before the wind! 14 As the fire burns the woods, and as the flame sets the mountains on fire, 15 So pursue them with Your tempest, and frighten them with Your storm. 16 Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O Lord. 17 Let them be confounded and dismayed forever; Yes, let them be put to shame and perish, 18 That they may know that You, whose name alone is the Lord, are the Most High over all the earth.”

Psalm 83

This past week, we all witnessed the brutal, surprise attack on Israel. The unimaginable atrocities committed against innocent children, women and elderly is beyond comprehension. That humans could be so vile, evil, savage and heartless towards other humans is beyond the pale. It is so heartbreaking. We love Israel and the Jewish people … and we pray for all innocent victims in this war.

My husband and I have been to Israel many times with The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) and then last May, I was in Israel with Christians United for Israel (CUFI) and a group of Christian women leaders. We were there at the northern tip of Gaza and we toured the very fence the enemies of Israel broke through as they began the vicious war with Israel. We met with numerous Jewish women, children and leaders there and throughout Israel and I can’t bear to think of how they are doing now. I am heartbroken, shocked, sad and angry and also filled with so much compassion towards our Jewish brothers and sisters who have suffered so much throughout history.

I want to do something, and I am sure you do, too — in the natural, it’s easy to feel helpless. I know I can pray and I have been praying continuously, as I am sure many of you are doing also. We can give financially to trusted agencies on the ground in Israel — we trust Christians United for Israel and The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews and recommend them to you. These are practical thing we can do, so let’s keep praying and giving.

Jesus told us that these sad and difficult things are signs of the last of the last days.

“Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. 10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” 

Matthew 24:3-14

There is so much we could say about the Scriptures, last days, end times, God’s timetable, the imminence of the rapture and then the 2nd coming return of Jesus. I will do so in a future blog, but for today, I just want to alert you to the reality that we are in the last of the last days and encourage you to support Israel, pray for all innocent people affected by this war — and let’s be busy about the Master’s business in spreading the good news of the gospel of Jesus to the whole world.

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Several friends of mine posted this on Facebook and I thought it was a great perspective and very well-written.

Why does Israel matter?

Did you know that the time clock of the return of Jesus Christ isn’t based on America’s timeline? It’s based on what is happening in Israel.

Did you know Jesus wasn’t a “Christian” ? He was a Jew. He celebrated and kept the Jewish holy days and customs, as well as the feasts of the LORD. He didn’t come to eradicate the Torah and writing of the Prophets / Old Testament. He came to fulfill the prophecies that were written in them.

When Jesus returns, He isn’t returning to the United States. The Bible says He is going to plant His foot down on the Mount of Olives and go through the Eastern Gate, which is currently sealed off with 16 feet of concrete. A cemetery was also placed in front of that gate because touching the dead makes a Jew considered unclean and unable to enter the Temple, which is considered Holy. The Word of GOD says He will return there and from there He will rule and reign for 1,000 years.

The final battle isn’t going to be on U.S. soil. It’s going to be in the Valley of Megiddo, in Israel. The Bible says as the nations wage war against Israel Jesus will come and destroy His enemies with the breath of His mouth. (2 Thess 2:8)

GOD did not replace the Jews with Christians as some believe. We are actually grafted in with them as you would graft a wild branch into an existing tree. The Word of GOD says, “When you touch Israel, you touch the Apple of GOD’s eye.” Zechariah 2:8

“He that keeps Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. The LORD is thy keeper.” Psalm 121:4

“I will bless those that bless you and I will curse those that curse you.” Genesis 12:3

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

ISRAEL matters.

PRAY FOR ISRAEL.

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BLOG BONUS: Today, be encouraged by this "Signs of the Times” sermon and interview I did with Rev. Joe Morris. He’s an expert in the Biblical understanding of the Last Days and especially Israel’s role and the impending Ezekiel 38 War. This message was recorded 3 years ago, during the pandemic while our church was meeting virtually and it’s all still very relevant. You can also watch Rev. Joe’s weekly “End of Days Update” videos every Wednesday.

Signs of the Times

A SONG

Here are a few songs to encourage you.

Days of Elijah, by Donnie McClurkin - so good and so true!

The Holy City (Jerusalem), by John Starnes - so moving!

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

I believe in the Biblical power of joy and laughter — but this week, we will take a pause as we grieve with those who grieve in Israel.

And, according to the Bible, as those who love the Lord, hate evil!

the gift of encouragement

hey hey,

In today’s blog, (although I am one day behind!) I want to share “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to encourage you in the art of encouragement.

A WORD:

“When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.”

Romans 1:12, NLT

Everyone needs encouragement. EVERY ONE. The world can be a hard place. People are focused on #1. We often beat ourselves up. The enemy works overtime to discourage us.

So, what’s the answer?

Encouragement.

Encouragement works in two directions. We are to be givers and receivers.

We are to BE ENCOURAGERS. We can be on the lookout for ways to lift people up with our words, our time, our touch, our gifts and our acts of kindness. The Apostle Paul was an incredible encourager. Although he was persecuted, troubled and hard pressed, he still found a way to encourage people everywhere he went. He focused on the interests of others. We can be like the Apostle Paul.

>> Who have you intentionally encouraged lately? Who could (should) you encourage?

We also need to BE ENCOURAGED. We need the affirmation and validation others can give. None of us are a rock — only Jesus. :) Of course, ultimately whether we receive encouragement or not, we are to live for an audience of One. His pleasure and approval is what ultimately matters, but He’s created and wired us to need and enjoy the company and encouragement others provide. In a world of comparison, challenges and critics, it’s easy to get down on ourselves, but the Lord wants us to be encouraged. The Apostle Paul was a great encourager, but he also needed and appreciated the encouragement he received. We need it too.

>> Who has encouraged you lately? What did they say or do? How did it make you feel?

We may need to ENCOURAGE OURSELVES. Unfortunately, if we are not receiving the encouragement we need — we may need to encourage ourselves in the Lord. David (as in, King David!) had to encourage himself in the Lord when everyone was against him.

>> Have you encouraged yourself lately? How did you do it?

There is a law of sowing and reaping. In the realm of encouragement, as we sow encouragement into the lives of others, we will reap encouragement, too.

So today…

>> Make a decision to BE AN ENCOURAGER!

>> Ask the Lord to bring send people into your life so you can BE ENCOURAGED.

>> Be intentional to ENCOURAGE YOURSELF in the Lord.

Encouragement is a gift — I pray the Lord blesses you with the joy of giving it and receiving it.

A SONG

Here are two songs to encourage you in the Lord. When you wake up, put these two songs on and turn ‘em up! March around your house and encourage yourself in the Lord. Woot!

I’ve Got the Victory, by Yolanda Adams — put your dancing shoes on and sing it out!

Stomp on the Devil’s Head, by Shekinah Glory — my husband and I used to turn this song up as we marched around our office before preaching on Sundays — we often had to encourage ourselves in the Lord and this song was the perfect one to fire us up!

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

This is an oldie, but goodie! :)

a lying spirit

hey hey,

In today’s blog, I want to share “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to encourage you as it relates to something we don’t hear much about — a lying spirit.

A WORD:

This is what the Lord says …

“I listen to their conversations
    and don’t hear a word of truth.
Is anyone sorry for doing wrong?
    Does anyone say, ‘What a terrible thing I have done’?
No! All are running down the path of sin
    as swiftly as a horse galloping into battle!”

Jeremiah 8:1, 6

So, the other day I watched the morning news for a few minutes and then as I left my house to hop into the car to run a few errands, I heard these words: “lying spirit.”

Of course, it doesn’t take a genius to discern that. But, I said to myself, “Yes! That explains it!” That explains why, like the rest of the world, we have been scratching our heads for the past several years and thinking things like: “this makes no sense.” “that’s crazy” “this is nuts”  “something doesn’t add up” “these are blatant lies” “the world has gone mad” “they can’t really believe that” “what happened to 2 + 2” and the like — you know what I’m talking about because you live on the same planet, see the same news clips and social media posts I do.

When I heard the words, “lying spirit” — it made perfect sense. So much of what we hear and see doesn’t make sense because it’s not true — it’s a lie being propagated by a lying spirit that whispers lies that are repeated by willing participants.

This concept of a lying spirit and its relevance in today's world is a larger topic and worthy of more than a short devo, but let me introduce it here with the hopes that it helps to explain what’s happening in large part in our world today.

In the Bible, a lying spirit refers to a demon or spiritual being that promotes deception, falsehood, and leads people astray from the truth. It is mentioned in various biblical passages, such as 1 Kings 22:19-23 and 2 Chronicles 18:18-22. (This is distinct from the temptation to lie that are part of our fleshly nature — this is a spirit entity.)

The story in the passages above recount the prophet Micaiah's vision of a heavenly council where a lying spirit offered to deceive the wicked king Ahab. The spirit's purpose was to entice Ahab into making unwise decisions that ultimately led to his downfall. (Notice the lying spirit’s work in the highest levels of leadership.)

In a broader context, the concept of a lying spirit symbolizes the presence of spiritual or moral deception in the world. It represents the idea that there are forces at work that seek to have power, distort the truth, mislead people, and lead them away from righteousness.

Jesus talked quite plainly about the devil and his lies. Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me. 43 Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s because you can’t even hear me! 44 For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe me! 46 Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?  47 Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.” John 8:42-47

So, how prevalent is a lying spirit today? It appears to be quite prevalent. The enemy is and has always been a liar and the father of all lies and there are certainly influences and factors that can lead to deception and falsehood. The Bible tells us that in the last days deception will increase and we can see the work of lying spirits at work in this regard. Someone recently said they believe we are in a “civil war of the narrative” — and it’s easy to see that misinformation, propaganda, dishonesty, and manipulation are prevalent in various forms, including politics, media, religion, medicine, business, culture and social interactions. These can mislead people, sow discord, and hinder the pursuit of truth and justice. How do we recognize a lying spirit?

6 Ways to Recognize a Lying Spirit:

1. A lying spirit can not receive the truth. (John 8:43-45)
2. A lying spirit denies the Lordship of Jesus Christ (that He is God). (1 John 2:22)
3. A lying spirit stands with a majority opinion (many times). (2 Chronicles 18:21)
4. A lying spirit doesn’t listen to believers. (1 John 4:5-6)
5. A lying spirit speaks words that fail to come to pass. (2 Chronicles 18:27)
6. A lying spirit entices men to destruction. (2 Chronicles 18:19-21)

(This list is an excerpt from: https://aheartforgod.org/2013/09/09/7-ways-to-recognize-a-lying-spirit)

What is our response?

Step 1: Stay in the TRUTH and always side in with God. Jesus is the truth and His Word is truth. (John 14:6, John 17:17)

Step 2:When you are annoyed and worn out by it — remember our battle is not with flesh and blood, but with principalities and powers in spiritual realms and we’ve been given authority — so take authority over it in Jesus’ Name, just as the Apostle Paul did over a spirit of divination in Acts 16.

“As we were on our way to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who was possessed by a spirit of divination [claiming to foretell future events and to discover hidden knowledge], and she brought her owners much gain by her fortunetelling. 17 She kept following Paul and [the rest of] us, shouting loudly, These men are the servants of the Most High God! They announce to you the way of salvation! 18 And she did this for many days. Then Paul, being sorely annoyed and worn out, turned and said to the spirit within her, I charge you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her! And it came out that very moment.” Acts 16:16-18

Step 3: I encourage you to remember that the Bible also emphasizes the importance of exercising wisdom, discernment and relying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God is the ultimate source of truth, and through prayer, study, and spiritual discernment, we can navigate through the challenges of deception and falsehood.

As we cultivate our relationship with God and ground ourselves in His Word, we can develop the discernment to recognize and reject lies and falsehoods and embrace the truth. It's important to let God’s Word dwell in you richly, to stay rooted in basic biblical teachings, seek wisdom, and encourage fellow believers to do the same.

Remember, the Bible tells us that the truth will set us free so as we align ourselves with God's truth, we can overcome the growing influences of deception and falsehood in our world.

That’s all for today…I hope you are encouraged to be attentive to truth and to reject every lying spirit, in Jesus’ Name!

A SONG

Here are a few songs to encourage you in the truth.

Anchor, by Hillsong - always on repeat!

Weapons of our Warfare, by Rhema Singers and Band - this is another oldie but loaded with truth.

Your Word, by Hillsong - love this song!

Voice of Truth, by Casting Crowns - this is a classic oldie and a great song.

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

Saw this meme on Instagram and cracked up…this is no lie…but oh so TRUE!! Who else feels this?? Me! Me!

calling all entrepreneurs

hey hey,

In today’s blog, I am sharing “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to stir up all of you entrepreneurs, wanna-be entrepreneurs and marketplace go-getters!

A WORD:

And he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt; and you and your sons live on the rest.”

2 Kings 4:7

I want to encourage all of you that are … in business, entrepreneurs, idea people, inventors, innovators, creators, strategists and people-oriented! I want to cheer you on in your entrepreneurial pursuits!

For many years, I’ve been cheering, encouraging, exhorting and doing my best to inspire people to “reinvent” their lives and businesses to their max potential!!

And, I’ve said many times that if you were called to the marketplace, you should devote your heart and soul to have maximum success in order to be an influence for Christ and very generous towards the Body of Christ and the gospel cause!

I’ve always felt that if you were called to the ministry, you should reach people for Christ, make disciples and build His Church with 100% of your heart, energy and time — and we did that very thing for 40 years with no deviations.

>> Both callings — to the ministry and to the marketplace — are valid and needed!

In our case, with good conscience, we can say before the Lord we didn’t get distracted or sidelined in our ministry calling, but had our feet on the gas on for 4 decades and we loved every minute of it! Our foot is still on the gas when it comes to being an ambassador for Christ and when it comes to teaching the Bible basics, but ever since we passed the leadership baton of the church we founded, to our son and daughter-in-love, we’ve had more margin and have really enjoyed this new, fun season of being active-retired! We’ve kept our hearts open to whatever the Lord had in store for our next “assignments” might be. Recently, the Lord has encouraged me to “reinvent” a bit and while I am still actively engaged in The Bible Basics With Beth, I have felt God’s pleasure to pursue a new area of entrepreneurship — something I always desired, but was willing to forgo in light of the ministry calling and demands. (More on that in a minute!)

So, today, I want to encourage those of you who are already in the marketplace — to suggest you “reinvent” in some fresh ways by asking the four reinventing questions we find in the story of 2 Kings 4. (If you’ve followed me for very long, you know I wrote “Reinvent,” a book devoted to unpacking the entrepreneurial maven found in 2 Kings 4.) Here’s the story…

A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” 2 So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” 3 Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few. 4 And when you have come in, you shall shut the door behind you and your sons; then pour it into all those vessels, and set aside the full ones.”

5 So she went from him and shut the door behind her and her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured it out. 6 Now it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. 7 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt; and you and your sons live on the rest.”

2 Kings 4:1-7

Notice, there are 4 questions embedded in this story. Four questions every entrepreneur should ask from time to time.

Question #1: What do you want?

Question #2: What do you have?

Question #3: What will you do?

Question #4: Why will you do it?

All of these questions are important and the answers to these questions are essential! Today, I want to focus on Question #3: What will you do?

When it comes to “What will you do?” in this story, the widow woman was in need of finances to pay her debts — she needed big money! And she needed it now! Money didn’t grow on trees then any more than it does now — so she had to get God’s wisdom and He led her to become an entrepreneur! (I hate to give a shameless plug, but really, read my book, Reinvent to get the whole picture.)

After the widow woman had followed the guidance of Elijah the prophet, she found herself as a single mom with two boys and a garage full of inventory — oil vessels to be specific! Now what? How was she supposed to turn all of that oil inventory into the money she needed to pay her debts? Elijah told her. He said, “Go sell the oil.” (Re-read that phrase.)

This was a big key! She needed to get good at sales, marketing, interacting with people, managing her inventory and enjoying her profits! In fact, Elijah told her that as she sold the oil she would be able to pay her debts and enjoy life with her sons!

What’s the application for us? If you are a business owner or entrepreneur with a product, business, skill or service — you’ve got to “sell the oil!” You’ll have to listen the Holy Spirit’s wisdom and get busy marketing and selling the oil. Your biz, products, skills and services won’t sell themselves.

That means you may need to learn a few new skills.

>> Maybe you need to figure out how to leverage social media and get a better understanding of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the like. (I know it can be a beast, but it may be necessary to learn and leverage it, if you want to sell the oil!)

>> You may need to take a class to understand SEO (search engine optimization) so that your webpages move to the top of Google searches.

>> Perhaps, rather than run from it, you need to run towards the Ai bandwagon (artificial intelligence) to learn how it can help you sell the oil.

>> You might need to revisit old-fashioned direct mail, phone calling and door-to-door sales methods to sell your oil.

Whatever the method — you will likely need to put yourself out there to sell the oil. (And by the way, you will be your own worst critic and you will have to overcome fear. Others may criticize you, be jealous, show zero support and question your motives. Stay the course. Wink! Sell the oil!)

But for those who stay focused on selling the oil … it’s sweet victory! I love watching people succeed. It makes me happy. I can think of several people in our church who’ve stepped out in faith to launch a business, write a book and offer their services. They are shining brightly for the Lord — they decided to sell the oil and God has been blessing and multiplying it!

I think of Ben and Tori. As a teen and young adult, Ben was on our Valley Family Church (VFC) staff for many years; after he was married, he and his wife Tori felt called to launch their own construction business — B+A Homes. So, they did. They build beautiful custom homes and have been featured in our local Parade of Homes for several years. They sold the oil!

I think of Malena Jean. She has served as a volunteer leader in the VFC Middle School ministry for several years, while also teaching middle school locally. Her love for the Lord moved her to write a book, The Truth About Christmas, to explain the Christmas story when her children began asking questions about Santa, Rudolph and Baby Jesus. She helps kids understand the real Christmas story in a way that makes sense and while keeping the wonder of the Christmas season alive. Her book just launched and she’s selling the oil!

I think of Jaila Rykse. She, and her husband Josh, served as our Student Pastors for many years. She is a gifted photographer and several years ago, she felt God’s leading to focus on developing her photography business — Jaila Rixie Photos. She is an incredible luxury wedding photographer and has been featured in numerous magazines. I love what Jaila said in a recent interview with Voyage Michigan, “It’s been a whole lot of hustle, endless abundance of the Lord’s grace, much joy, sweat, and tears; I am thankful to be where I am in this journey of entrepreneurship.” She is selling the oil!

In my own life, I was recently presented with the opportunity to become an Amazon Influencer, so I pulled the trigger and applied (and got approved!) This means, not only am I still passionate about The Bible Basics With Beth, but I am thrilled to launch The Lifestyle Basics With Beth through my very own Amazon Influencer Storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/bethjones. I am on a steep learning curve, but I am enjoying it and figuring out how to sell the oil!

I could tell dozens more stories of amazing people, called by God to shine His light as they serve as entrepreneurs in marketplace ministry and give generously to His cause.

Our daughter and son-in-law launched their own business, Bros Doughs and just opened up their second location. They are selling the oil — well donuts, but deep fried in oil!

Two of our ministry Board Members are very successful entrepreneurs in their respective fields. Frank Mumford, as the owner of Sir Home Improvement for the past 43 years and Todd Bradfield, with 22 years as a top producing real estate agent, now with eXp Realty. They have both embraced their calling to be ambassadors for Christ in the marketplace. They have successfully learned to “sell the oil” and have been very generous towards the cause of Christ!

So, what about you? Do you own a business? Do you have an entrepreneurial desire? Do you sense God’s leading to the marketplace? Is there a business-to-be-born in you? Do you long to reach your greatest God-given potential to serve the cause of Christ with your success?

Do it! Sell the oil!

A SONG

Ok, here are a couple song to brighten your day and encourage your entrepreneurial faith! :)  Love and hugs!

9 to 5, by Dolly Parton — had to include this one! :)

All Things Are Possible by Hillsong — classic faith filled song!

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

This meme cracks me up! It’s true, too!

all the things

hey hey,

In today’s blog, I am sharing a late night version of “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to remind you of God’s promise to add “all the things” to your life!

A WORD:

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Matthew 6:33, NKJV

Just a friendly reminder to encourage you to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness — for He has promised that “all the things” you need shall be added to you.

It’s true.

I love how the Message Bible puts this verse in Matthew 6, “Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.”

When we steep our life in God-reality, God-initiative and God-provisions, He has promised that all of our everyday human concerns will be met.

However, God’s promises may not be realized in a 24-hour period of time, or a 30-day time frame or even within a year or two. There may be days, seasons or years where things appear to be a challenge or going slow. Nevertheless, God is at work behind the scenes, just as He promised. You can rest assured that He IS meeting all your needs and adding all the things you need to your life.

Over the course of our lives, my husband and I did our best to “seek first His kingdom” and yet we had several seasons that looked like we were living on the struggle bus. In those seasons, it looked (and felt) as if God was not fulfilling His promises. Sometimes it looked like we were going in reverse! We knew we had a choice to make. We had to stay the course and believe, by faith, that God was at work fulfilling His promise. And, of course, He was!

Now as I look back over the past many decades, it’s easy to see God’s faithfulness to His promises. The cumulative blessings of God over the entirety of our lives are easy for us to see. These days, we have to pinch ourselves as we feel blessed beyond our wildest dreams. Of course, we still have challenges (like everyone), but the fulfillment of God’s promises far outweigh any challenge we face.

I share that with you to encourage you. If you are in a struggle bus season, hang in there and continue day-after-day, year-after-year, decade-after-decade to seek first the Lord, His kingdom and His righteousness — and all the things you need (along with your heartfelt desires - Psalm 37) will be added to you!

God is faithful to His Word and His promises are unfailing.

A SONG

Ok, here are several songs that will fire up your faith!!  Love and hugs!

Your Word, by Hillsong - one of my favorite faith-building songs!

Anchor, by Hillsong - another favorite!!

Promises Never Faith, by Bethel - I love this song!

This is the Kingdom, by Elevation Worship - so encouraging!

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

It’s that season! :)

everything is a seed

hey hey,

In today’s blog, I am sharing “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to remind you that everything is a seed.

A WORD:

“…she plants a vineyard…”

Proverbs 31:16

We are planting seeds all the time. Did you know that? It turns out, everything is a seed — His Word, our faith, our words, our actions, our non-verbal communication, our tone, our labors, a glance, our silence, an act of kindness, our prayers, a meal, our service, our witness, a touch, a hug, our time, our generosity, our giving and so much more — even our very lives are a seed.

The good news is that we can plant an entire vineyard! (We’ve been in Michigan this summer and there are hundreds of vineyards in southwest Michigan and up north in the Traverse City area. We’ve driven by and visited several and they are stunning! They are huge, beautiful and producing multiplied levels of beautiful fruit that is being enjoyed by thousands upon thousands of people.)

When we sow seeds, we are planting vineyards! The truth is, our whole life we are planting seeds. We can plant a vineyard by sowing seeds into the ground of another person’s life or into the timeline of our own lives. Eventually, every seed produces fruit. It may takes years or decades to see the cumulative effect of the seeds we sow. But the harvest will come — and the fruit produced will be sweet or bitter, depending on the seed sown. One thing is for sure, fruit will come from the seeds we sow.

The Bible is full of this seed and harvest principle. Here are just a few passages on the seeds we sow and the fruit we eat.

Genesis 8:22 - “While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, And day and night Shall not cease.”

Mark 4:26-29 - “And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27 and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. 28 For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head. 29 But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”

Luke 8:11 - “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.”

2 Corinthians 9:7, 10 - “Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock? …10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness…”

Psalm 1:3 - “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.”

Psalm 92:12-14 - “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing…”

Proverbs 1:31 - “Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled to the full with their own fancies.”

Proverbs 11:30 - “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.”

Proverbs 18:21 - “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Proverbs 31:31 - “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands …”

Isaiah 3:10 - “Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.”

Isaiah 57:19 - “I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near,” says the Lord, “And I will heal him.”

Matthew 13:23 - “But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”

Luke 6: 43-45 - “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

John 15:5, 8, 16 - “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. … 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples …. 16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. 17 These things I command you, that you love one another.

Hebrews 13:15 - “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.”

So, be intentional as you go about your life — be deliberate to plant all kinds of good seeds throughout your days — and one day you’ll see, those seeds will produce a beautiful vineyard of fruit!

A SONG

Ok, here are several eclectic songs (these are not as well known as others, but still good!) to encourage you as you sow seeds. :)  Love and hugs!

Your Labor Is Not In Vain by The Porters Gate — such an encouraging song!

Seed of Faith by Charity Gayle — love her!

Seasons by Hillsong — good song!

Sowing the Good Seed by Master’s Voice — a nice men’s ensemble!

Lord of the Harvest by Fred Hammond - good gospel song!

Harvest by Freedom City Worship — good consecration and faith song!

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

This meme cracks me up! It’s true, too!

ode to marriage

hey hey,

In today’s short and snappy blog, I am sharing “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to encourage you when it comes to marriage.

A WORD

“Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage.”

Hebrews 13:4

‘Tis the season for engagements and weddings and anniversaries!

In honor of marriage and to celebrate all of the newly engaged couples, those planning weddings for this summer and all of the wedding anniversaries to be celebrated in the coming months, I hope you enjoy this Ode to Marriage and I hope you’ll share it with the lovebirds you know.

An Ode to Marriage

-by Beth Jones, 2008

Marriage is honorable and indeed it has been said,

There’s nothing better for a couple than to wed.

Commitment is the first step and once you say “I do”,

You’ll get thousands of opportunities to forget about “you.”

If she’s your best friend and he’s the salt-of-the-earth,

Your marriage has started with a nice birth.

Water and nurture your vows like a flower,

Put the Lord at your center if you want His power.

He’s a little boy in a big man’s body,

He wants your admiration even when he’s naughty.

She’s a princess in her own flick,

She wants your “ooh’s and aah’s”; after all she’s a chick.

Laughter is a must and you should get a lot,

To be sad or boring – you better not!

Smile when he’s a dork and laugh at her jokes,

Then you’ll grow into happy old folks.

Tell him he’s big, strong and oh…so smart,

These words go a long way, so start!

Tell her she’s pretty, funny and oh…so fab,

Don’t ever mention her hips or flab.

Sex is great and in marriage there is trust,

Both parties having pleasure is an absolute must.

Enjoy making love, that is what it’s named,

The plan from the beginning was naked and unashamed.

Pray for your spouse and serve them with gladness,

It will take extra grace, when there has been madness.

Talk and share and talk some more,

Conversation is the key that will open most doors.

Don’t live in anger, bitterness or strife,

It’s a terrible way to waste your life.

Forgiveness is the key and you better be snappy,

If you want a marriage that is full and happy.

Having children is one of life’s joys,

Doesn’t matter whether you have girls or boys.

They’ll steal your heart and improve your prayer life,

Then one day, they’ll too find a husband or wife.

They’ll probably find a mate like you,

So, no pressure, but they’ll watch everything you do.

Once again, the cycle will begin,

Love and marriage and lots of grins.

Love’s not a feeling or a Wedding Day goose-bump,

It’s a life-long vow, once you take the jump.

Marriage is a mystery and we know for sure,

It takes dedicated commitment to build a lasting “his and her.”

One of God’s gifts is a marriage blessed from above,

I wish all you lovebirds a lifetime of love.

A SONG

Here are a few songs to encourage you about seasons, timing and grace!

Unchained Melody, by The Righteous Brothers - this is our all-time favorite love song! My husband and I dance to this whenever we get the chance, whether in The Villages or on the pontoon! It has all the feels!

Wedding Song, by Peter, Paul and Mary - a classic wedding song and perhaps a few of you had this song sung at your wedding! Enjoy!

Annie, my son-in-love Zack Spanger wrote this song for our daiughter, Annie. He sang it to her at their wedding reception. They’ve been happily married for 5 years.

You’re Still the One, by Shania Twain - it’s still a goodie!

I know you all have favorite wedding and love songs, so send me the YouTube link to your faves!

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

Always here to help! :)

part 2: match . com adventures

hey hey,

By popular demand, in today’s blog, I am sharing “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to encourage all you singles with more humor and the Match.com adventures of my single, 70-year old mother!

It seems that you all loved hearing about my mom’s hilarious experiences onMatch.com – so at your request, here is MORE!

As a quick reminder, my mom is in heaven, but 15 years ago, when she was 70 and single and living in Florida — she tried Match.com. The excerpts below are taken from a series of letters she sent me and my sisters describing her dating adventures! No doubt about it, my mom was funny and feisty!

Before we read a few more excerpts, let me try to add something spiritual to this funny blog!

A WORD:

A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 15:13

Okay, now to more excerpts of her letters to my sisters and I. My your heart be cheerful!

Excerpt #1

Girls,

Well, last night I met “6'0 Joe Cool,” (as his listing stated) ... but by the time he drove to The Villages to meet me, he ended up being about 5'8”. He has light blue eyes, gray hair, a fu-man-chu mustache and beard. He is a cool dresser. He wore a light blueshirt.

He has 3 kids that he doesn't like at all. He said they are all druggies and in and out of jail. So, he ain’t very interested in hearing about my family. I tried to come up with crimes you guys have committed to make him feel good. I did tell him about the time one of you toilet papered a neighborhood and streaked across a main road when you were 13 and how one of you stole lipstick from a store. I think he felt we were more equal after that. He said he’s dated woman whose kids never got into any trouble and he doesn’t believe them. So girls, it’s time to fess up, what did you do behind my back that had criminal overtones? I won’t get mad, just tell me, I need some material for this dating scene!

Joe Cool said he is a dancer, and I was looking forward to joining the dancers at the Town Square, but we sat across the street from the square at Starbucks and never got near the dance floor. Getting back to his mustache and beard ... I watched his upper lip … and it never moved. I kept looking for a hinge on his mouth because it worked more like a puppet’s mouth. Well, I was fascinated on how he could talk but his lips never moved. He also never laughed. We left with a hand shake and he said, “Gosh I wanna see you again...”

I think my life on Match.com is coming to an end, I would rather stay home and organize my sock drawer than do this. I will keep you posted.

Excerpt #2

Hello Girls, 

Okay, I had the highly awaited first date with Frank. We had a lot in common and the one thing I liked is that Frank was a talker. Well, he was a buzz saw…and never shut up. It was okay. We decided that maybe a second date might be a good idea.

On Tuesday, I met Frank in the K-Mart parking lot for date #2. I noticed that the cook in the nearby restaurant was watching us out the window. He probably thought there was some hanky-panky going on when I jump into Frank’s car. I wanted to shout, “Hey, I know Frank. This is a second date. It’s not what you think!”

Excerpt #3

Hi Girls,

This week, I met Alan, a great looking guy 6 foot 3 inches and a nice dresser and educated. We met a coffee joint with a 70’s feel. I knew there was a bong somewhere in there because I could smell it.

So, I am trying to get to know Alan and I asked him if he had any children. He answered, “Nope.” So, being a wise-guy, I said, “Then I guess you don’t have any grandkids?” That is when Alan gave me a lesson on how this earth was overpopulated and sterilizing couples might not be a bad thing. That’s when I dropped the I have 14 grandchildren on him and 78 first cousins. He informs me that all of the women he dates want to talk about their grands and he stops them right away because he’s not interested.

Anyway, we blah, blah for another hour and as we leave, he says, “I really like you. I believe there is something here.” And then he fumbled for 20 minutes to get the money out of his pocket for the two iced coffees. I think he wanted to go “dutch,” but I just out stalled him and laughed all the way home, because there ain’t “anything here” in my book.

Excerpt #4

Hi Girls,

Still trying out Match.com. My most recent date "lionhearted" -- his match.com name. His real name is Richard. We met for a glass of wine and Richard is wearing a fanny pack, red silk shorts, a muscle shirt and a mesh “John Deer” hat. We had a nice lunch but he was talking so loud — so now everyone in the restaurant knows that we are losers who met on Match.com. After two appetizers, we both decide there is no clickage.

This random dating thing is a pain in the neck and I have almost decided it is too much work...

Excerpt #5

Hi Girls,

I decided to write a glossary for Match.com dating. Here’s what I’ve learned so far...

When they say, “6’1” it means “5’8” with shoe lifts.”

When they say, “I would really like to see you again” it means “I am totally out of here...”

When they say, “fit” it means “30 lbs overweight.”

When they say, “we are good for each other and we have a lot in common” it means, “you have money and I don’t.”

When they say, “stocky” they mean, “I need a seatbelt extender on the airplane.”

When they say, “Italian, a Robert DeNiro look alike” it means, “I love spaghetti.”

***

Ok that’s all folks...the dating adventures of my mothers. She had a good sense of humor about all of it, but being single was a tough season for her. After all, she was married to my dad, Jerry, for 14 years and after they divorced, she raised my sisters and I as a single mom until she met another Jerry. They were also married for 14 years until he unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 56. Jerry #2 treated her like a queen, and it was hard for anyone to compete with what she had been used to when married to Jerry #2. She kiddingly said, “If only I could have found Jerry #3!” I am so glad she’s in heaven now with Jesus and both Jerry’s - my dad Jerry, and my stepdad Jerry ... I don’t know how the Lord figures all of that out, but I am sure they are all having a great time in heaven!

A SONG

Ok, here are two good songs to encourage all of you seeking a spouse… :) Love and hugs!

The Game of Love by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders - a classic #1 Billboard hit from 1965!

Waiting Here for You by Passion - sometimes we are waiting for a person to fill that empty place in our hearts when perhaps we need take some time to focus on Jesus and let Him fill our hearts as only He can. This is a great song.

His Eye is on the Sparrow by Selah - this was one of my mom’s favorite songs as her single life continued and she drew close to the Lord. She wanted this song sung at her memorial service. This was also one of the last songs the Hospice aide played on his guitar with all of our family gathered around mom moments before she went to heaven. If you need to get alone with the Lord and let this song minister to you, please do.

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

Keep a cheerful heart ya’ll! :))

match.com adventures

hey hey,

In today’s blog, I am sharing “A Word, A Song and A Laugh” to encourage all you singles with a little humor and the Match.com adventures of my single, 70-year old mother!

Today, my mom is in heaven, but 15 years ago when she was 70 and single and living in Florida — she tried Match.com. Her experiences were hilarious and she sent my sisters and I updates of her adventures. Here are a few excerpts from her letters.

I thought you all might enjoy a laugh, but first, let me try to add something spiritual to this funny blog! Singles, start praying and claiming the verse in Isaiah 34:16.

A WORD

“Search from the book of the Lord, and read:
Not one of these shall fail;
Not one shall lack her mate.
For My mouth has commanded it,

and His Spirit has gathered them.”

Isaiah 34:16, NKJV

Okay, now to the excerpts!

Excerpt #1

Hi Girls,

I thought i would write about the guys I am NOT dating, but the guys at are winking and blinking at me....for those who have never been in Match.com … the routine is like this. Someone clicks on your profile … they read the little story about you and you can read theirs.

People use buzz words like: fit, athletic, toned, buff — now I ask you when you think of a 65 to 75 yr old person do those words jump out at you? The next time you go to your family reunion look over at uncle Harry and see if that's how you would describe him? Doubt it, maybe you would say: ”He is upright. Still breathing. Shorter than I remembered him.”

The women lie just like the men do. Well when someone winks or blinks at you, now you have your choice..either ignore that person, wink back or email them...

I will tell you about The Doc later and also Joe Cool.

Excerpt #2

Hi Girls,

So far, we are striking out. This dating thing is a lot of work.

Here’s a guy I am not dating. He calls himself “Doc.” He sends me an email, “Real nice pic, call me at xxx-xxxx.”  This guy is 56, drop dead gorgeous, drives a Jag, loves gold jewelry and knows how to dress. So, I answer Doc. I told him that I am flattered that a 56 year old guy would be checking out this old gal, but he surely does not want a wrinkled up old prune from The Villages. I told him I have shoes older than him! Unless he has a boat load of Botox, he could do much better than me; but, thanks for the ego-booster. Doc responds, “No, I love older woman and I really do want to see you…" I am thinking; how would my daughters feel about a “step-dad” who less than 10 years older than they are?!

The only date I’ve had that has any hope is with Ray. He’s perfect, so not much to write about! His clothes match and the dude owns an iron! We went out for dinner and he is the 8th wonder of the world; a man who talks! He cares about what makes me tick. (The problem with all these dates and eating out is that I am getting fatter than a Billy goat!) So, Ray WANTS to see Momma Mia - a chick flick! This guy is a winner. The movie starts and my boy Ray knowing all the words to this movie…he is an Abba freak. I think I am falling in love…(not really) and I shout out “Thank you, Jesus!” The only problem…there is no real “clickage.” Ya know what I mean, Vern?????

 Excerpt #3

Hi Girls,

This weekend I am going to meet Al - a biker…the kind you peddle. This guy is in shape. He swims 5 miles a day and rides his bike over 100 miles a week. So, to get in the spirit for the date with biker boy, I put on my girdle and a really tight pair of shorts and rode my 3 speed Schwinn around the neighborhood for 15 minutes. Not pretty.

I’ve decided that someone needs to write a book on how to get ready for a date.

Here’s my usual routine: I usually start trying on outfits a few hours before the date. What look should I go for? Cheerleader or Grandma? I usually opt for cheerleader. I pull some jeans out of the closet with the hopes that I’ll fit into them. AfterI lay down on the bed, struggle to zip the jeans and break a nail in the process, I can't get up! Finally, I figure out how to maneuver my body to sit up and I think, “I’m looking pretty good…” I can’t breathe, but I’m looking good. So, I spray on some expensive perfume, freshen up my make-up and make sure my car is cleaned out.

But, I think this what the guy’s do: It’s 4:30pm and the dates starts at 5pm, so he says to himself, “Do I wanna look like I jumped out of the dumpster or just rolled out of bed?????” I think he  usually finds the two best pair of khaki shorts he’s thrown into the hamper. He shakes ‘em, check for stains, sprays a little Fabreze and puts the best ones on. He is out the door at 4:45pm. One guy told me, “I have two shirts. One shirt is yellow with green palm trees and the other is green with brown palm trees.” I love a man with an imagination.

Ok, here’s a little advice for the guys: Do not wear hunter green tweedy shirts. It really does make your skin look green. Guys, wear something bright – try blue, yellow…even pink! Buy some cologne. Fabreze is not the new Old Spice. Invest in Crest Strips.

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There you go! The Adventures of Carol on Match.com. I hope you are laughing and refreshed because I am rolling as I put this blog together. My mother was funny!

If you guys like today’s blog, there’s more. I could do one more blog of funny excerpts from mom if you’d like! So, let me hear from you — hit REPLY and say, “GIVE ME MORE!!” :)

A SONG

Ok, we’ll see if we can spiritual again, here are some good heartfelt songs to encourage all of you seeking a spouse… :) Love and hugs!

Wait for Me, by Rebecca Saint James - a good classic for single believing God for their mate.

God Gave Me You, Dave Barnes - an oldie —  be encouraged!

Perfect Union, by Matthew Ward - an oldie, but still so good and he is one of the best male vocalists of all-time.

1000 Miles, by Mark Schultz - a beautiful love song.

peace, love and blessings,

A LAUGH

Keep your sense of humor ya’ll! :))