tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13902062735427880262012-02-02T14:20:59.751-06:00Sharing my viewpoints and experiences believing in God the Father, Jesus Christ, His Son, and the Holy Spirit.Christa C. Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08818288363343068413noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390206273542788026.post-90863764280577855892012-02-02T13:57:00.002-06:002012-02-02T14:20:59.755-06:00

Steel Standing's web site transitioned to live status on Feb 1. Click here Steel Standing. We are so excited, and the response has been incredible. So many people in our hometown and from our hometown in different parts of the USA, that know mother personally are anxious to read the about the journey. It will be available in print and ebook formats March 1, and be purchased through the new

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  Patricia with Christa - Mother and Daughter February 2012 marks one year since my mother had her last hip revision surgery (02-11-11) followed by a mild heart attack (02-14-11)... yes on Valentine's Day, then had open heart surgery (02-18-11). In the past ten months, she has continued to have strong faith in God to be healed through His ministering grace in her physical body. I

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Patricia Davis Harton - Steel Standing Until my mother's downward health complications began taking her away from us each day until the medical mystery was revealed through prayers to the Father, I was glad and happy when miracles happened. However, I did not relish in the moment... stop in awe of God doing what He does all the time which is performing miracles every day! Simple or

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I seek You You seek me more I believe in You You believe in me more I love You You love me more Everything I have come to understand as I look to You...for You... You are always More. Yahweh, You are simply and most powerfully... More! *Inspired after reading Diane Sawyer's testimony in When Faith Meets Fame, pages 172-176, Guideposts Books, 2007. By; Christa Carmell Davis

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During our country's difficult economic times, so many Americans are struggling, suffering, needing and hoping. Many appear to have placed their hope in Jesus Christ. Others may feel a lost sense of hopelessness, despair, desolation to failure in our country's setback financially and moralistically. Large ideals can come tumbling down quickly, frightening the strongest believers when their world

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On Friday morning, October 1, 2010, I awoke with a "nudge" in my thoughts to contact one of my dear Christian friends. We first met in the fall of 2005 while I was living in the Atlanta area. She was a real estate agent and broker who worked for one of my cousin's Atlanta real estate agency. At the time, I was in the midst of helping a family completely refurbish a house they wanted to sell.

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My Mother... Patricia Davis Harton Being a caregiver is a full time job and something I had never really experienced before. But I would not trade the time I have spent with my mother in caring for her...for anything! She has been such a trooper through her knee revision surgery and rehab, after having her knee replacement removed. For three years, mother suffered many sporadic health issues

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There's a scene in the movie "Pretty Woman" where the character, Vivian (played by Julia Roberts) is sitting at a luxurious Beverly Hills restaurant. As she ponders what's on her plate, she realizes she doesn't know which utensil to use. Vivian politely leans over to her escort, Edward (played by Richard Gere) while in the company of two other gentlemen... and asked what's on her plate in a

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Driftwood is usually found on the shores of a lake or beach. Or those are the places I have found some beautiful natural sculptures from worn down weathered beaten wood washed up, particially washed up or drifting in the waterways. Often times the wood I have discovered resembles a variety of things such as animals or people's faces or objects. Mostly what driftwood reminds me of... is time and

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“Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV) Through prayer, we have the single most powerful connection to the Almighty God in Heaven. Have you thought about that incredible fact lately? It goes back to the post about "My Father is into Plaid." God is a matrix. God is omnipresent.

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Customer service is a big issue these days. The economy is so slow, when anyone walks through a retail door, or contacts a business for services; hospitality is a huge factor with first impressions.But what about just “service” internally with other coworkers. Or how you interact with your friends? And the biggest challenge some day is your family members?! Really a person’s outlook is

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Psalm 91 is a favorite chapter of mine in the Bible. The Psalmist refers to the Scriptures as "Security of the One Who Trusts in the Lord."One of my favorite verses is Psalm 91:1. The very first verse sets the tone of the ultimate safety zone for security in this life as our Great and Mighty God, the Utmost Highest, is always with us. I often refer to Psalm 9:11 as the Numbers for Safety. Our

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Jesus said, “'If You can?' All things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 The New Testament story in the Book of Mark is remarkable! A crowd quickly gathers around Jesus when father and his son approaches calling out “Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him mute; and whenever it seizes him, it slams him to the ground and he foams at the mouth, and

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I awoke this morning distressed with a whiff of fear as I almost allowed myself to briefly panic as the bait of evil lurked in the distance trying to have me wallow in self pity, worthlessness, and "What good am I doing for God?"If you give into self versus leaning on God, you might as well go out and roll around in a pig pen. That’s exactly what the enemy wants your spiritual world to be like.

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"Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: 'I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me.” Isaiah 44:6 (NASB) I share these Scriptures with you as I do with myself as a reminder of who God is, and should be in every life. First. God should be first. God should always be first.Any less than placing God first in your life each day as a Christian

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"...and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NASB)This Scripture is powerful; perfect for our nation's time of self destruction. God can do, what no man can do! God can lead us out of bondage if we place Him first in our

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“Thinking outside of the box” is exactly what the United States of America’s Founding Fathers did to create our country for freedom.Freedom of religion speaks right to the very core of my heart as all the freedoms we are so privileged to enjoy in this great nation! Our country was founded on “In God, We Trust; Almighty God; Creator of the Universe; and the Father of Jesus Christ, my Lord and

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As far back as I can remember I’ve always had a “best friend” throughout my life for a season or a reason. My first one was my Cocker Spaniel named Sandy. My mother named him for his blond buff color. As a four year old child, that was the beginning of my love for animals, especially dogs! Sandy was loyal, happy to see me no matter what was going on in his world as he always had a sparkle in his

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My younger life was blessed in many so ways. I was an only child until I was seven years old. After that, my bedroom door stayed closed when my little brother became a toddler and grew up to enjoy pestering me. I probably lived with my bedroom door closed more than it was open. I never thought about making a “Do Not Disturb” sign to hang on my door. Then again, he was too young to read. But he

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Growing up in the 1960s, my dad wore big plaid shorts called “Bermuda Shorts.” Back in the day, these shorts were acceptable fashion. As hideous as they became, he would continue to wear his LOUD plaid shorts way into the 1980s. At that point in time, they were WAY out of style by society’s fashion standards. However, fashion trends have a tendency to come “back in style,” as did plaid shorts

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Solomon was given the gift of wisdom as God so blessed Him in writing most of the Book of Proverbs. It is one of several Books in the Bible I never tire of reading and referring to its scriptures. In reading Proverbs, I gain a tremendous amount of wonderful instruction.The last chapter and verse is Chapter 31:31. In my Life Application Study Bible (NIV), the study notes state:"The Book of

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When a believer truly commits themselves to the Lord, He allows a learning process which includes all types of testing of your faith and devotion to Him in the natural and spiritually. In giving yourself to God, you are telling the devil… “Get out of my life…NOW!” But the devil is not going to leave you alone. It’s his job to pick at you, try to tempt you and to make you question your devotion to

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When I first returned home, I would often take long walks as I strolled to parts of our small country farm. One night, the stars were out in full force with clear skies and not one cloud attempting to obscure the brilliance of God’s eyeball view as I gleamed at the beauty of His universe. It was a warm night and for some reason, I remember being restless. The cotton was just planted in the field

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There’s a great deal of emphasis placed on forgiveness in the Bible, more than I would have ever imagined especially after studying the New Testament in depth. Look’s take a look at the simple definitions of what it is and what it is NOT of forgiveness."What is forgiveness?"1.) Act of pardoning somebody for a mistake or wrongdoing*2.) The tendency to forgive offenses readily and easilyIt is

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As you see the structure of my physical beingThere are many levels worth revealingThe first you see is my body appearing wholeThe next level of depth is called my soulInfluenced by my will which is my mindHosting many thoughts of every kind Intertwined of mind and soul belongs my heartEncasing emotions from goodness to darkWithin my being, the Holy Spirit does guidesMy deep seeded faith as He

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“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that who believes in Him, shall not perish but have an eternal life.” John 3:16 (NASB)Sometimes it’s good to look from a different perspective. When I read the Bible, there are some Scriptures I read as they are written. After I study it more, sometimes I can see alternatives with some words which give me a completely different

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Computer time. It seems everyone has a computer or access to a computer. It's a preferred way to obtain and receive information quickly. There are probably as many internet sites as there are people in the United States!When I log on to my internet service, immediately my eyes start transferring all the data my mind can absorb. Not so much because it’s what I might want to read but it’s all

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In 1978, I commuted my first year to college. The drive was about 45 minutes from our driveway to the parking lot. Not knowing what I wanted to be when I grew up, I definitely knew where I wanted to go to college… Auburn University! At that point in life, times were difficult for my family as we suffered financial losses, but we still had so much to be thankful for. But needless to say, my desire

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Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.Ephesians 1:3 (NIV) + + +

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Often times, I think it is extremely difficult for others (believers and non-believers) to understand or comprehend NOT being able to see God in human form. I’m not able to see the wind, but I see the motion created by its movement. I am not able to see God, but I see His miracles all around. I can’t see the automatic transfers for my direct deposits in my bank accounts, but I trust it happens.

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After being employed in my hometown area for 15 years, I believed it was time to move on to “greener” ($igns) pastures. I “assumed” God was all over my great career opportunity.God has always blessed me immensely in my professional career. I believed being selected as the director of marketing for one of the State of Florida’s largest programs was a huge blessing from the Father! But what I have

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In the fall of 2007, while traveling through Kentucky I saw this beautiful quaint church. Immediately, I pulled over to take a picture. It's one of the things I enjoy no matter where I go. Just a shutterbug at heart!Since I was about ten years old, photography has been more of a passion than a hobby. I truly enjoy seeing God's creation of beauty in some of the most amazing places.When I grab my

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Do you go through cycles or sporadic times in your life seeking or “chasing” change due to boredom which could relate to insecurities? Maybe never committing to learn more about who you are as an individual as God sees you, or as you see yourself? Or maybe your life has evolved to appease another instead of learning who you as His child, as an individual. A relationship with God is one on one. It

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“Back the basics” became my new mindset when I started rebuilding and refreshing what I learned about God, Jesus Christ but now with a much clearer understanding of the Holy Spirit.Prayer quickly evolved as my passion for Jesus intensified with more knowledge of what was expected of me to become more Christ-like. When I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior at age nine, I’m not quite sure I fully

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Nothing has ever uplifted my spirits with such a euphoric WOW of excitement as when I became aware of the Holy Spirit! My soul was absolutely overflowing with sheer joy and deep passion for Jesus Christ! I had never experienced anything like it. I could have easily been pegged as an “extremist” as I felt as if I had just been awakened from a “going-through-the-motions” slumber for the last

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When I realized there was a spiritual warfare going on in the natural, my first complaint to the Father was…”Dear God, Satan is causing great tribulation in my life. It makes it difficult to ….!” Well, my prayer was said with greater details and more humility than my example may present, but to put it in a nutshell…I finally got it!Do you get it?In learning more about how God teaches us through

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