Sparkle

There once was a little girl who sparkled and shimmered everywhere she went. Her mother clapped and cheered along with her flamboyant and eccentric style. The little girl started school but the teacher didn’t like her sparkle. She would often get in trouble and was labeled as disruptive. The other children would laugh and stare, they didn’t like her either. At a loss for what to do she started hiding her sparkle. Only letting it show in the privacy of her own home where her mother would clap and listen. A few more years. and experience showed that any time her sparkle appeared other people would point and jeer. “What kind of child sparkles with such fire, there must be something wrong with this one.” Each time the little girl was reminded why she hides her sparkle.

By the time the teenage years arrived and the sparkle had been long since forgotten. Buried deep inside from all the jeers and laughter. Now, not even at home does the sparkle shine for fear of jokes and ridicule that are constant on her mind. Instead she spends her days doing what other people said was fun and okay.

The little girl grows into an adult made of pieces that don’t belong to her and the shapes of the cruel world. No magic, no sparkle, no time to dance. Now she is off chasing toddlers with no pants.
She doesn’t even think about the sparkle that once was, the special element that she once possessed. Instead she’s stuck in a cycle of life’s endless tests, always cleaning  another mess.

The little girl grows older now wearing wrinkles on her face. Her days are now numbered, and approaching another phase. She looks down at her granddaughter who now carries the sparkle that shimmers and shakes. She recalls the days when she carried a sparkle along for the ride. She remembered how she was told that anything of the sort a girl should withhold and hide.


She admired her granddaughter and her sparkly flashy ways. How could anyone else not say the same?

I must protect her so her’s will remain, the grandmother thinks.
I must never allow her sparkle to be slain.
I must protect this essence that I lost
I must protect it at all costs.

Sparkles are good and add a special touch.
They are not made to hide and tuck away out of sight.

Don’t hide your sparkle, let it be shown
Wear it and let it be known.

If people don’t like it why even care
It’s not your sparkle, you’re willing to share.

Wear your weird and wear it with a smile
You will find your people after a while.

Don’t dim your light just to fit in
It’s never a path that will lead you to win.

This wasn’t supposed to end in a rhyme
but I kinda like it so I’m going to say it’s fine.

Leviticus 11:5 – 11:38

Welcome back as we continue chapter 11 is the book of Leviticus. I hope you enjoy our In-depth Bible study. May you have listening ears and eyes to see.

Leviticus 11:5
5 And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

6 And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

7 And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.

8 Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.

9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.

10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:

11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.

12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.

13 And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

14 And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;

15 Every raven after his kind;

16 And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

17 And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,

18 And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,

19 And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

20 All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.

21 Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;

22 Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.

23 But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you.

24 And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even.

25 And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.

26 The carcases of every beast which divideth the hoof, and is not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, are unclean unto you: every one that toucheth them shall be unclean.

27 And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.

28 And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you.

29 These also shall be unclean unto you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after his kind,

30 And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole.

31 These are unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them, when they be dead, shall be unclean until the even.

32 And upon whatsoever any of them, when they are dead, doth fall, it shall be unclean; whether it be any vessel of wood, or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatsoever vessel it be, wherein any work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the even; so it shall be cleansed.

33 And every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falleth, whatsoever is in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.

34 Of all meat which may be eaten, that on which such water cometh shall be unclean: and all drink that may be drunk in every such vessel shall be unclean.

35 And every thing whereupon any part of their carcase falleth shall be unclean; whether it be oven, or ranges for pots, they shall be broken down: for they are unclean, and shall be unclean unto you.

36 Nevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean.

37 And if any part of their carcase fall upon any sowing seed which is to be sown, it shall be clean.

38 But if any water be put upon the seed, and any part of their carcase fall thereon, it shall be unclean unto you.

As always, thanks for reading and God bless.

Broken bones

Have you ever broken a bone?

Broken Bones

Have I ever broken a bone?

AI is hilarious

Nope, I have never broken a bone, thank God for that blessing!

What about someone else’s?

No again as well. I have never broken another person’s bone. However I have……..

Broken a wish bone. That counts right?

Daily Bible Study #85

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 3:7 KJV
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Proverbs 3


1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.

33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

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As always thanks for reading and God bless!

Leviticus 10:4 – 11:4

Welcome back as we continue to work our way through Leviticus.

Leviticus 10:4


4 And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.

5 So they went near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp; as Moses had said.

6 And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.

7 And ye shall not go out from the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: for the anointing oil of the LORD is upon you. And they did according to the word of Moses.

8 And the LORD spake unto Aaron, saying,

9 Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:

10 And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;

11 And that ye may teach the children of Israel all the statutes which the LORD hath spoken unto them by the hand of Moses.

12 And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy:

13 And ye shall eat it in the holy place, because it is thy due, and thy sons’ due, of the sacrifices of the LORD made by fire: for so I am commanded.

14 And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall ye eat in a clean place; thou, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee: for they be thy due, and thy sons’ due, which are given out of the sacrifices of peace offerings of the children of Israel.

15 The heave shoulder and the wave breast shall they bring with the offerings made by fire of the fat, to wave it for a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be thine, and thy sons’ with thee, by a statute for ever; as the LORD hath commanded.

16 And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which were left alive, saying,

17 Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?

18 Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as I commanded.

19 And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?

20 And when Moses heard that, he was content.

Leviticus 11
1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,

2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.

3 Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.

4 Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.

As always thanks for reading and God bless!

Adam and Eve: An Extensive study of people in the Bible.

I strive to have a deep and meaningful understanding of the Bible. I read or listen to God’s word daily and I am searching for fun ways to learn more. I think an extensive character study would be an excellent way to gain a better understanding of His message. I hope my readers enjoy this new resource as we delve into the people of the Bible.

I was taught as a child that Adam and Eve were the beginning of mankind and all races and peoples originated from them. After I studied the Bible further as an adult I soon discovered it tells a different story entirely. In Genesis 1:27  it clearly explains that on day 6 God made man and woman in their image. That day would also be the day all races were created as well. The 7th day God rested. The 8th day he made Adam which in Hebrew “Adam” is written as אדם (adam) and is pronounced ah-dom.

All races coming from one female and one male is not only impossible it is Biblically inaccurate. If Adam and Eve were capable of such a feat then explain how in Genesis 4:16,  Cain went to the land of Nod and found a wife. Where did these other people come from? The Bible explains in detail that those people were of the 6th day creation. Lets not forget that one day with the Lord is 1000 years. 1000 years is one day, 2 Peter 3:8.

In Genesis 3:20, it declares Eve as the mother of all living things.  That statement is true and accurate because from her, umbilical cord to umbilical cord, the Savior Jesus Christ would be born. Hence the mother of all the living, those living in Christ of course, not all living beings.

It is not written how He made the people of the 6th day creation, however as for Adam and Eve the Bible explains perfectly. On the 6th day God made Adam from the dust of the ground and breathed breath into his lungs, Genesis 2:7. His purpose was to tend to the Garden of Eden as God put him in that very spot, Genesis 2:8. God also allowed Adam to name every beast of the field and fowl of the air, Genesis 2:19 & 20. When no help mate could be found God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. Genesis 2:21. Most churches teach that Eve was made from Adam’s rib but no such word is in the Bible. The word use is curved which translates in Hebrew to Tsela (צֵלָע),which more accurately means “side” or “curved part”.  Thus, more accurately, Eve was made from the curve of Adam’s DNA. Not Adam’s rib like it is still taught to this day. Sadly most Christians will never study deep enough to see otherwise.

I have never claimed to be a preacher or a teacher. Shepherd’s Chapel gives this advice often so I will as well. Don’t listen to man, read Father’s word for yourself. But read it without the influence of man and interpret the word for yourself. Mark 7:13 warns us that the traditions of men will make void the word of God. Are you studying God’s word or listening to man preach?

To conclude, Adam and Eve were not the first humans on Earth and every race certainly did not come from Adam’s loins and Eve’s womb. Adam and Eve were created on the 8th day and from umbilical cord to umbilical cord, Christ would be born. The Bible follows and describes that lineage from Genesis to Revelation. My beloved reader, study to show thyselves approved.

Thank you for reading my character Bible study and I hope you enjoyed learning about Adam & Eve. Come back tomorrow as we study Cain & Able and the sin in the garden. Have a great day and God bless!

Juggling Act

How do you balance work and home life?

How do I balance work and home life? I have a schedule I try to stick to, but some day I just make things up as I go along. It’s a delicate balancing act between what is priority and what can wait. I homeschool two children in the mornings with a toddler tagging along. I work in the evenings. When I get home I am forced to choose between unwinding and losing sleep or going straight to bed to have an early start the next day.

When I am at home I am busy planning, teaching or cleaning. When I am at work I am focused on mentally planning and doing my job. To add to the craziness I make sure I fit God’s word into my lifestyle daily. It’s always a high speed juggling act but I love my little circus.

Leviticus 8:31 – 10:3

Welcome back to another in-depth Bible study.

Leviticus 8:31

31 And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it.

32 And that which remaineth of the flesh and of the bread shall ye burn with fire.

33 And ye shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation in seven days, until the days of your consecration be at an end: for seven days shall he consecrate you.

34 As he hath done this day, so the LORD hath commanded to do, to make an atonement for you.

35 Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.

36 So Aaron and his sons did all things which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

Leviticus 9
1 And it came to pass on the eighth day, that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;

2 And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD.

3 And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;

4 Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the LORD will appear unto you.

5 And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

6 And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you.

7 And Moses said unto Aaron, Go unto the altar, and offer thy sin offering, and thy burnt offering, and make an atonement for thyself, and for the people: and offer the offering of the people, and make an atonement for them; as the LORD commanded.

8 Aaron therefore went unto the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself.

9 And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:

10 But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses.

11 And the flesh and the hide he burnt with fire without the camp.

12 And he slew the burnt offering; and Aaron’s sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled round about upon the altar.

13 And they presented the burnt offering unto him, with the pieces thereof, and the head: and he burnt them upon the altar.

14 And he did wash the inwards and the legs, and burnt them upon the burnt offering on the altar.

15 And he brought the people’s offering, and took the goat, which was the sin offering for the people, and slew it, and offered it for sin, as the first.

16 And he brought the burnt offering, and offered it according to the manner.

17 And he brought the meat offering, and took an handful thereof, and burnt it upon the altar, beside the burnt sacrifice of the morning.

18 He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron’s sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the altar round about,

19 And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:

20 And they put the fat upon the breasts, and he burnt the fat upon the altar:

21 And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved for a wave offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded.

22 And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.

23 And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.

24 And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.

Leviticus 10
1 And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.

2 And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they died before the LORD.

3 Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

As always thank you for reading and come back tomorrow to finish chapter ten of the great book of Leviticus. God bless

Daily Bible Study #84

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 KJV
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Proverbs 22
1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.

15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:

25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

26 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.

27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?

28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.

29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.


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As mentioned in the prior post “Smyrna and Philadelphia” here is pastor Jesse Sisk

The next couple posts I will leave Shepard’s chapel after that it will only be pastor Jesse. You can find pastor Arnold with the in-depth Bible studies. There we go from Genesis to Revelation, chapter by chapter, verse by verse to obtain the entire plot, setting, and subject.

As always, thanks for reading and God bless.

What Do You Do?

What do you do when your body feels stuck,
deep down or in a rut?

What do you do when the thought of moving is too much to bear?
The weight of it is like a shirt you wear.

What do you do when your feet weigh
N as much as a ton?
Walking is impossible, let alone run.

What do you do when you’re frozen in place?
The next obstacle, unable to face.

What do you do when the sun won’t shine or you can’t find the remedy to unwind?

What do you do when you don’t want to eat but cooking seems too difficult to complete?

What do you do when your body says stop, we need this.
All the while the world speeds by adding to what you missed.

What should you do? You listen to your body screaming aloud.
Please just a tiny break, I’m sure it’s allowed.

Listen to your body and the things that it needs.
Listen closely or sick you’ll be.

Make time for your body to heal
or your wounds will slowly kill.

Take rest in the Lord our Holy Sabbath. Forget the Lord and face his wrath.

True peace can only be found with Him. This is why we have the Comforter, the fight we will always win.

Today’s rain clouds and showers,
brings tomorrow’s flowers.

So despite the darkness and the rain.
I will forever proclaim His name.

For what seems impossible today,
is only a prayer away!