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Jesus warned that tradition can make the Word of God “of no effect.” That should sober us. Tradition is not automatically evil, but when man’s teaching, denominational loyalty, church culture, or inherited belief is treated as higher than Scripture, truth gets buried. The danger is not always open rebellion. Sometimes it looks religious. Sometimes it sounds familiar. Sometimes it has been repeated so long that people stop testing it by the Word. But God’s Word does not need our traditions to protect it. Our traditions need God’s Word to correct them. Return to the Word. Return to truth. Return to Jesus. “Making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down.” — Mark 7:13 NKJV #GodsWord #TruthOverTradition #BiblicalTruth #TestEverything #ReturnToJesus

Michael Tovornik

Inspiration We are loved by God and, as His children, we have been called according to a purpose that He has set for our lives. Knowing this, we know that in all things, everything will always work out. Be it in life or be it in death, victory always belongs to us because we are in Christ. There is no person, no force, spirit or power, that will ever be able to change what God has set to be so. Prayer Dear God, I thank you for the confidence that I have in you, knowing that all things will work out because I am a child of God. I thank you Lord that to live means I am given more opportunities to spread the gospel, and to die is gain as well because it simply means I am returning to you. Knowing this, I am confident in all things because I know that, as your beloved, things will always work out to the glory of your name. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Candace Perry

You cannot negotiate with God! While we may often find ourselves bargaining over daily transactions like fees or payment plans, God's authority remains absolute and unwavering. Psalm 119:89 reminds us that His word is unchangeable and beyond dispute. In Isaiah 55:1, we see a gracious invitation extended to those in search of salvation, underscoring that such gifts cannot be bartered or negotiated. The sacrificial death of Christ, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, illustrates God's profound love and forgiveness, offered freely rather than as a transaction. Our relationship with God should be rooted in trust and obedience, acknowledging that we possess nothing of equal worth to exchange for His blessings. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is a gift, unattainable through our efforts, and attempts to negotiate often arise from a desire to control outcomes. Instead, Christians are encouraged to bring their needs to God in prayer, valuing the immeasurable gift of salvation. Ultimately, any effort to negotiate with God is in vain; His authority is supreme. We must move forward with clarity, recognizing that our commitment to the Lord allows no room for compromise; we are either wholly devoted to Him or we are not. Which side will you choose?

Kimmie_Anderson

It has been a very long and emotional week in the Burnette household. A lot of people have been coming to visit Landyn every day He is loved very deeply by everyone around him. His left eye no longer opens, which startec about three days ago. His right arm and hand also no longer have any movement He can still answer simple questions, but it is becomina harder to understand him When his Uncle Keith carries him from the bed in the morning to the couch, and back again at night, you can tell it hurts him. He makes soft moaning sounds and his face shows that he is in pain and feeling sore Anytime he urinates in his diaper, no matter how little, he immediately wants it changed He was actually in the middle of potty trainina before all of this started. This morning he insisted he wanted to use the potty and wouldn't accept no. So they helped him up from the couch, and Uncle Keith carried him to his small They potty. held him while he sat there, and he managed to pee in the potty like the big boy he is. He still wants to eat and drink. His favorite things are Dr Pepper and orange cream ice cream. When it comes to food, thev don't stop him much, but he usually only takes one or two small bites before he is done He is still holding on. Even Kage came to cuddle with him today

Sara Manrique

Last week I was sitting on my when I heard a couple of crows complaining. I saw the shadow of this massive Bald Eagle. Then I watched as these 2 crows were in the middle of an air battle with this Bald Eagle. I watched as the crows attacked the eaqle. Several times their wing hit the lattice we have on our railing. I was sitting not more three feet away. I couldn't get my phone out fast enough. The wingspan on the Eagle was insane! l've never been that close to a Bald Eaqle in the wild. Getting to witness a couple of crows battling a Bald Eagle so close to where I sat, was amazing ana unreal! Almost magical even. (For a second I thought they were going to land on my deck.)They were fighting over a dead rabbit in the road. The Eaqle won. These pictures are not the best as I was trying to watch in real time and take pictures at the same time. If you've experienced something similar, please do share the story! BaldEagles are breathtakingly beautiful.

Awakend_Citizen

On a quiet morning, 63-year-old Jos Maas noticed something unusual outside his home — a family of nine swans, thirsty and disoriented from the drought, drinking from a nearly dry ditch. He could have just watched. Instead, he stepped in. Slowly, he walked toward the road — and to his amazement, the swans lined up behind him. Like a real-life Make Way for Ducklings, Jos raised his arms to stop traffic and guided the parents and seven chicks to a pond where fresh water still remained. The moment they reached it, the swans splashed, fluttered their wings, and drank deeply, as if thanking the man who had led them to safety. Witnesses stopped to watch, Jos’s son captured it in photos, and a simple act of kindness turned an ordinary morning into something unforgettable.

Awakend_Citizen

This is my wife Jessica having dinner after a 14 hour day. She comes home from work, has enough time to eat and get ready for bed and it’s back to work the next day for another shift. She is up early to get ready for her day. She doesn’t like to be bothered in the morning and I respect that. She showers throws her hair up, grabs her lunch gives the dog and me a kiss, and heads out the door. At work, she takes care of people who are having the worst days of their lives. Strokes, Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, falls, breaks, brain damage, and more. She takes care of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, and families. It doesn’t matter who you are or what happened. She will take care of you. She works through lunch and rarely has time to sit. She comes home after 14 hours, takes off her shoes that have walked through blood and tears, and just wants to sit down. I don’t ask her about her day because She doesn’t like to talk about work when she is home and that’s fine. If she does want to talk, I will listen. Sometimes she comes home happy and sometimes she comes home sad. But no matter how she feels, she is always on time for her next shift. I love her with all my heart. My wife is my hero. My wife is a Stroke Nurse.❤️

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