Hold on fast,
stand your ground
from your faith
don’t back down.
Then when attacked,
for just believing
the truth will keep . .
you from retreating.
Be consistent,
sustain your footing
in God’s Word keep
your trust putting.
Then when faced,
with opposition
your armor will be
in prime condition.
Hold on fast,
defend your position
then stand your ground
on your convictions!
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But he stood in the midst of the ground,
and defended it, and slew the Philistines:
and the Lord wrought a great victory.
Wherefore take unto you the whole
armour of God, that ye may be able
to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Deborah Ann
August 30th, 2019 at 4:03 AM
A student of mine once asked what’s the difference between courage& brave. My simple answer was courage stands firm& fights the challenge. Brave stands firm but might not fight. And so I encouraged him to be both brave& courageous. That to me captures what standing firm means. Do not flee as the Israelites did from the Philistines.
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September 1st, 2019 at 2:00 PM
I like your definition of the difference of courage and brave! Courage goes so much further and requires us to take action!
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September 1st, 2019 at 2:42 PM
True. I’m a teacher by passion not by profession & the curiosity to discover with my students spurs me to think about how God’s Word is made effect in their lives. As we discover new definitions to the already defined.
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September 4th, 2019 at 7:45 AM
Where do you teach? I once taught Sunday School k-1 and loved teaching the little children about God and Jesus. They were so innocent and were like sponges absorbing the truth and the love of their Savior!
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September 4th, 2019 at 8:16 AM
I teach at my local church in Kenya. I have taught children ranging from the ages 3 to 14. To some I am still their teacher even now that they are adults pursuing different courses in college. I loved watching them learn about Jesus & some open up with cheer to overcome sad life situations.
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September 5th, 2019 at 8:47 AM
I taught k-1 Sunday school and loved the childlike faith I was exposed to. Although I was the teacher they taught me so much!
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September 5th, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Yeah. Teaching has a way of having reversed roles most times. But for one to enjoy the beauty of this phenomenon you have to humble yourself enough to drop off the title teacher.
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August 30th, 2019 at 1:28 AM
I like your thoughts and poems. It’s nice to be able to read quickly, with so many posts to read.
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September 1st, 2019 at 1:52 PM
Thank you Teresa . . . I like keeping things simple just like my faith! ~ Have a blessed day with Jesus ~
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August 29th, 2019 at 6:32 AM
Reblogged this on Madison Elizabeth Baylis.
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September 1st, 2019 at 1:42 PM
Thank you Jeremy for blessing me with a reblog of my post 🙂 ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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August 29th, 2019 at 5:06 AM
Deborah, I seldom make a comment on your material, but I want to tell you that it means much to me. You have a great talent. Thanks for the work you do to let me reap part of the reward. 😀
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September 1st, 2019 at 1:51 PM
Thank you Oneta for you kind comment. I don’t comment myself very much as I am limited to the time I can spend on my computer so I read and like on my ipad but typing a comment on such a small device is not easy! ! Have a blessed day with Jesus ~
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August 28th, 2019 at 8:30 PM
I needed this today. Thanks for sharing it… ❤️
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September 1st, 2019 at 1:48 PM
So thankful God used it to bless you 🙂 ~ Have a blessed day with Jesus ~
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August 28th, 2019 at 6:39 PM
Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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September 1st, 2019 at 2:14 PM
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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