My Mind's Mischief

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I tried to make it look like a calico but it just turned out Halloweeny lol @kimelllington (at England, Arkansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVLMvilw1N3NOFJQv32MqS96561knKpumB6us0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Latest projects (at England, Arkansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaMQk07uO_bXInTaVcl6baBH3tHWOSw4sGNOUA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

I don't give a F&$? who it offends! This #America and the #NationalAnthem IS NOT an #option it's a #must! For anyone who doesn't like it, #GetOut!

Billboard in California, Let’s make it #NATIONWIDE! After #eminem comments last week, I think it’s time to put ALL DANCING-CHICKENS on NOTICE!

Welcome to the #UnitedStates muthafukkers! Welcome to the #SOUTHwhere we WON in 2016 because we are sick and tired of this kind of #ESTABLISHMENT bullshit!

Today's Verse “The Lord created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago.”- Proverbs 8:22 Jesus is God's most perfect creation. The same God who carefully created His son Jesus is responsible for every aspect of your life. Take a moment to let that sink in. This should be the ultimate comfort through any situation of our lives. In God's eyes you are valuable, an asset to His kingdom and a sibling of Christ! Regardless of circumstance, your true identity as a co-heir to the kingdom should relieve you of anguish. Jesus was with the Father well before your existence, so you should allow Jesus to be your intermediary. Having a dialogue with Christ will teach you more about God and His own plans for your life. - Commentary by Stephanie Ihasuyi Today's Prayer Lord help me to see the value I have as Your child. Thank you for creating Jesus to intercede on my behalf. I pray I am able to talk to Jesus to find out more about You Lord and the path You want me to take in this life. Amen.

at Blue Ridge Parkway

Pics from this past weekend adventure to Cherokee and Maggy Valley, NC. (at Blue Ridge Parkway)

at Maggie Mountaineer Crafts

On the Wrong Side of Justice By Scott DeVries Scripture Reading: Malachi 3:5 I will come to put you on trial. I will be quick to testify. . . . Malachi 3:5 In Malachi 2:17 the people asked, “Where is the God of justice?” In today’s verse God answers that question: the Lord is coming, but many who are asking will be on the wrong side of justice when he arrives. For them, God’s justice will be an unwelcome surprise. I did not grow up as wealthy, popular, or influential as some others in my culture. That didn’t always seem fair to me. But as an adult I’ve learned that the small bits of unfairness in my life are not nearly as devastating as the injustices occurring daily against others. Things are rough everywhere. I’ve met wealthy people with severe depression; influential people with cancer; joyful people who have to find their food in other people’s trash cans; hopeful people who have lost everything to a natural ­disaster; peaceful people who have left everything to escape war or persecution; loving people suffering from broken hearts. Some issues seem much worse than others. But this section in Malachi warns us not to assume that we have it so bad. We are all victims of injustice at some level, but we also perpetrate injustice toward others—sometimes directly but often by participating in social systems that undervalue certain people or groups. Malachi reminds us to consider the advantages and blessings we’ve received before complaining about the in­justices done to us. Father, each of us has received the breath of life from you—and so much more. Forgive us for any way in which we’ve contributed to injustice against others. Amen.

Need to Get Clean? By Scott DeVries Scripture Reading: Malachi 3:2; Mark 1:1-8 Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. Malachi 3:2 Scrubbing is a good thing—unless you’re a dirty toddler. Refining is also a good thing—unless you’re the metal. In both cases the outcome is good, but the process of getting there can be uncomfortable and even painful. Malachi recognizes that his message needs to get people ready for spiritual refinement. While the people give lip service to believing in God, their actions don’t show that they really love him. John the Baptist faced a similar challenge just before Jesus came. His message was welcomed by people who knew they were dirty and desperately wanted to be cleansed. For them the process was worth the result. But for those who didn’t feel dirty it was difficult to submit to John’s uncomfortable message. The baptism that John offered symbolized a spiritual cleansing, and not everyone thought they needed it. John the Baptist promised that Jesus would come with a baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire. This combines the imagery of Malachi’s message with the work of the Holy Spirit. A life committed to Jesus Christ is a life submitted to the cleansing and refining work of the Spirit of God. Again, the process is frightening; it requires loss. But what is found is worth much more than what is lost—new life, freedom, courage, joy, peace, love, and much more. Are you willing to submit to God’s gracious cleansing? Dear Jesus, cleanse us with your Spirit. Refine us. Take away our sin and shame and fill us with beauty and integrity. Help us submit to you. Amen.