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Behold I Come Quickly

   Jesus Christ is coming soon.   Look up, for Christ, our Redeemer, draweth nigh.    Happy Resurrection Day!    

From the Cross

Jesus Christ’s words from the Cross  9 am to 3 pm (from noon to 3 pm darkness covers the earth)                                                                       … read more

Hedwig Weidner Apfel Dishart 1914 – 2018

   Hedwig Weidner Apfel Dishart entered into glory at the age of 103. Proverbs 31: 30 states:  “…a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised.”   My beloved Aunt Hedy should be praised, for her whole life not only demonstrated her faith, her trust, and her respect for God, but also was a beacon… read more

Billy Graham

On Feb. 21, 2018, Billy Graham, one of the greatest evangelists of all times, passed into heaven. The Bible says in Revelation 14:13, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord…         that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”   Billy Graham is definitely in heaven.… read more

Merry Christmas!

  Merry Christmas.     Minus presents under the Christmas tree, minus the gathering of friends and family, and minus even holiday food delicacies, the simple beautiful message on Christmas is that God’s love prevails. The realization that God loves each of us so much, that He sent His own Son to save us affects… read more

O Give Thanks unto the LORD

  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Jesus Christ has risen!

  To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in.       Praise the LORD, praise the LORD. Let the earth hear His voice!… read more

Good Friday

 And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain – For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?   “And Can It Be That I Should Gain?”  By Charles… read more

The Passover Lamb

Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?   Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.   But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our… read more

Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ

Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ.        The first time Jesus Christ came, He came as Savior. The next time He comes, He comes as King.   Even so, Lord Jesus, come.   May the Blessings of the LORD be upon you.    

Wise Men still seek Him

Wise men came from the east.  “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts: gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. “                … read more

Glory to God!

  “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” Luke 2: 12     “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying:       Amen.   

This is My Father’s World

This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought.   This is my Father’s world. O let me… read more

Peace During Chaos

The answer where to find peace during chaos is found in Romans 13: 11-14.   “And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.”   What does this mean? God says in verse 11 says we must realize… read more

The Pure and Simple Message

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men,                                             the man Christ Jesus.”                                    … read more

Memorial Day 2016

  Prayer for the People   Almighty God, our sons, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness… read more

He is Risen

Copyrighted Artwork  “Through It All”  by Kathleen Huebener     “And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. “                       … read more

Golgotha at Noon

  Copyrighted Artwork “Golgotha At Noon” by Kathleen Huebener  “And they bring Jesus unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, the place of a skull.” There “they crucified Him.”  Mark 15:22, 24  The green array from the throne of God the Father (Revelation 5:3) is seen above. The angel of death, as foreshadowed in Exodus… read more

When Things Happen

Things happen in life: cancer, then more cancer, tests, and then more tests. Time often becomes a confused jumble as one balances responsibilities, doctors’ appointments, and surgeries. Massive stress tries to evade one’s peace and it probably would, if it weren’t for one thing. I am a God-fearing Christian woman who believes in the power… read more

A Call to Praise GOD

  Let us begin the new year right; praising God for who He is. Psalm 96    O Sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless His name; show forth His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the heathen, His wonders… read more

His Eye is On the Sparrow

In Psalm 61: 1-3 it is written, “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I; for Thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the… read more

I am a scribe.

I love to write in different fonts of calligraphy. Calligraphy brings life to the written word. Although some words exist that leap off the page with life without any help from me. These powerful words are the words of God, His Holy Scriptures. I am always in awe of Him and His word, which shows… read more

Psalm 107

  God’s Word is so precious. It resounds truth and reveals the deepness of wisdom. It never ceases to amaze me when the printed words seem to jump right off the page.   I was studying Psalm 107, when verse 4 literally did just that. It jumped off the page! “They wandered in the wilderness in… read more

Shed Blood of Christ and Communion

The shed blood of Christ is the blood of communion as written in I Corinthians 10:16. “The cup of blessing, which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread, which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?”   And in I Corinthians 11: 24-25… read more

The Cleansing Blood of Christ

The shed blood of Christ Jesus on the cross is an awesome thing. His blood accomplishes much in the Christian and for the Christian.   The first blessing is that the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross for our sins cleanses us. It is written in I John 1:7.   “If we walk… read more

REJOICE!

  “My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.” Luke 1: 46-47   To magnify the Lord means to exalt Him above all. On the second line, the verb “rejoice” has a deeper intensity than just feeling happy. Webster’s Dictionary defines rejoice as: to give joy to, to… read more

Jehovah Saves

  Another name of God is Jesus, which means “Jehovah Saves.”   In the first chapter of Matthew, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph, saying, “Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary, thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she… read more

Jehovah-Jireh

Another glimpse into the character of God is His name Jehovah-Jireh,“The LORD provides.The LORD will see to it.” We Christians are witness to all the Blessed LORD provides. But the greatest of all His provisions for us is found in John 3: 16, where it is written:   ”For God so loved the world, that He… read more

Immanuel

God’s name Immanuel means “God With Us.” A Personal Relationship Since the beginning of creation, God has desired a personal relationship with mankind. Alas, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, the door to a personal relationship was closed because God is holy and cannot look upon iniquity. Habakkuk 1: 13 reveals the essence of God,… read more

EL SHADDAI

God’s name El Shaddai means “God of the Mountain, LORD God Almighty.”  El Shaddai is God of Revelation and Grace.   Revelation means what God makes known or reveals to man; the whole Bible is God’s revelation. In Deuteronomy 29:29, it is stated, “The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things,… read more

EL ROI

God’s name EL ROI means “ God Who Sees”, the sovereign omniscient GOD.    EL ROI sees what is happening here on earth. The land is full of blood and the cities full of perverseness: for mankind says, “The LORD hath forsaken the earth, and the LORD sees us not.”1 God knows deceitful men: He… read more

EL OLAM

  God’s name EL OLAM means “The Eternal God, The Everlasting One.” Proof of EL OLAM is seen all around us. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handiwork.” Psalm 19: 1   In Romans 1: 20, it is written that the invisible things of God, beginning with the creation… read more

Elohim

God’s name Elohim means “Creator, All Powerful One, Judge”.   The Creator: In John 1: 1-4, 10, it is written: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was… read more

El Elyon

God’s name EL ELYON means “God Most High.” He is exalted above all. God is the Sovereign LORD.  Jesus Christ as God’s divine Son reveals God Most High throughout the Gospels in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.    One of the most beautiful passages in the whole Bible is spoken by Jesus in John 3: 16;… read more

El Elohe Yisrael

God’s name El Elohe Yisrael means “God of Israel.” What a blessed Name it is. The Bible reveals the relationship between God and Israel. Israel was, and still is, the only nation on earth to have a unique relationship with the LORD.   Israel holds a special place in God’s heart. For unto Israel was… read more

EL

God’s name of EL means “The Strong One, The Great.” (Jeremiah 32: 18) He is the One who overcomes all evil. Jesus Christ is EL.    In Matthew 28: 18-20, we are told that all power is given unto Jesus Christ both in heaven and in earth. He is omnipotent, all-powerful.   Insight on just… read more

Adonai

Adonai means “The LORD.” He is the Master and Authority. The name Adonai reveals God’s sovereignty. How does Jesus Christ relate to this name? Jesus Christ is our Master.  In John 13: 13, it is written, Jesus said, ”Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.” “Believe Me that… read more

YHWH (YAH or JAH)

God reveals Himself in His names. Yahweh means, “I AM”, which reveals God as being absolutely self-existent. Possessing essential life for all creation, Yahweh is the great “I AM” of Exodus 3: 14:   And God said unto Moses, “I AM THAT I AM.” “Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, “ ‘I… read more

Jehovah-Shammah

  Jehovah-Shammah means “God is there. God is my companion.” All the comforting thoughts that this brings is accumulated in one verse found in Colossians 1: 27. It is addressed to Christians, “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope… read more

Jehovah-Shalom

Jehovah-Shalom means “Jehovah is our Peace.” Peace, how precious is that commodity in our world. The peace we are offered from the world is fragile. However, there is another peace offered: the ultimate peace. If we pause and listen, we might hear the sweetest voice ere known saying to us, ”Let not your heart be… read more

Jehovah-Sabbaoth

 Jehovah-Sabbaoth means “LORD of Hosts.” Sabbaoth is translated as “ Heavenly Hosts or Armies.” Jehovah-Sabbaoth also means “King of Glory.” We know this from Psalm 24: 10 ”Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory.”    The most dramatic scene is the description of Jesus Christ coming in… read more

Jehovah-Rohi

Jehovah- Rohi means “The LORD is my Shepherd.” The greatly beloved Psalm 23 “The Lord is my Shepherd” has given strength and peace to myriad number of believers. This psalm is also a “strait gate and narrow way” road sign (Matthew 7: 13-14) pointing to Jesus Christ as Shepherd. Comparing the Shepherd in both Old… read more

Jehovah-Rapha

Jehovah-Rapha means “God heals.” Throughout the Holy Scriptures, examples of God’s healing convinced me that illness and sicknesses play a role in God’s greater plan.   He has a purpose in allowing these things to happen.   For example, take the story of Naaman. He was a Syrian commander with leprosy found in II Kings 5:… read more

Jehovah-Nissi

  Jehovah-Nissi means “Jehovah is My Banner.” In Song of Solomon, it is written, “His banner over me was love.” God is love.1 Banners or flags have lead troops throughout history. Where does God’s banner lead us?   First of all, God’s banner leads us unto salvation. Even though God is love, God still cannot… read more

Jehovah in the New Testament

Jehovah reveals Himself in His actions throughout the Old Testament. The question is “Does Jehovah reveal Himself also through the New Testament?”   In the New Testament, we learn of God’s unique way of redeeming His people from sin through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ, His Son. Accepting Jesus Christ’s sacrifice is fundamental and… read more

IT IS ALIVE!

  Isn’t it extraordinary how the Bible is interconnected? It is alive with pulsating veins and arteries, interlaced with awesome muscles and clout, all centering on the biggest heart, the heart of God, which is beyond human comprehension. Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of GOD! How unsearchable are… read more

Blossom Abundantly & Rejoice

My newest painting portrays the time of rejoicing when coming out of the wilderness of tribulation. Blossoms burst out abundantly in bright vibrant new life! The luminous blooms sing out praises with joy to God for His great faithfulness.   The scripture says it so beautifully in Isaiah 35: 1-6:   “The wilderness and the solitary… read more

Faith in Tribulation

As stated in earlier blogs, the latter days are filled with increasing lawlessness and other life-threatening conditions. Perhaps you are facing your own life-or-death situation. Christians call these intense times “tribulations” in which we cry out to God for help. Often though, it seems He does not hear our pleas, let alone deliver us. Acutely… read more

Christians in these Latter Days

Christians living in these latter days need the power of the Holy Spirit. The devil knows his time is running short, so he’s persecuting Christians in every way possible. When one problem ends, another one begins. We Christians never have a day off from troubles or from Satan. Moreover, we make no truces with the… read more

The Holy Spirit in these Latter Days

Who is the Holy Spirit? He is God, a Person, not a force, and a vital part of the Godhead, the Holy Trinity.   To Christians, the Holy Spirit is our Teacher and Comforter, who teaches us all things and reminds us of God’s Holy Word. 1 The Holy Spirit flows like a river of… read more

Jesus Christ’s Return Is Very Soon: Sixth Sign

For those of us who await the Lord Jesus Christ, amidst all the evil that surrounds us, the good news is Christ’s return is very imminent. In fact, the signs are shouting at us, “Repent! The King is coming! Look up, for your redemption draws near!” The sixth sign is the typical latter day people.… read more

Jesus Christ’s Return Is Very Soon: Fifth Sign

For those of us who await the Lord Jesus Christ, amidst all the evil that surrounds us, the good news is Christ’s return is very imminent. In fact, the signs are shouting at us, “Repent! The King is coming! Look up, for your redemption draws near!” The fifth sign is the rapidly accelerating life-threatening conditions:… read more

Jesus Christ’s Return Is Very Soon: Fourth Sign

For those of us who await the Lord Jesus Christ, amidst all the evil that surrounds us, the good news is Christ’s return is very imminent. In fact, the signs are shouting at us, “Repent! The King is coming! Look up, for your redemption draws near!” The fourth sign is the increase of apostasy: a… read more

Jesus Christ’s Return is Very Soon! Third Sign

For those of us who await the Lord Jesus Christ, amidst all the evil that surrounds us, the good news is Christ’s return is very imminent. In fact, the signs are shouting at us, “Repent! The King is coming! Look up, for your redemption draws near!” The third sign is the socio-religious climate preparing for… read more

Jesus Christ’s Return is Very Soon! Second Sign

  For those of us who await the Lord Jesus Christ, amidst all the evil that surrounds us, the good news is Christ’s return is very imminent. In fact, the signs are shouting at us, “Repent! The King is coming! Look up, for your redemption draws near!”  The Second Sign is the obvious acceleration of… read more

Jesus Christ’s Return Is Very Soon! First Sign

For those of us who await the Lord Jesus Christ, amidst all the evil that surrounds us, the good news is Christ’s return is very imminent. In fact, the signs are shouting at us, “Repent! The King is coming! Look up, for your redemption draws near!”   The First Sign is Israel’s return to the… read more

Word of Light

Imagine getting up early one morning, you grab the daily newspaper. You sit down at the kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee. As you scan the front page, suddenly you are enveloped with words. The last two days these words were found on our newspaper’s front pages: fiscal cliff, sequester, homicide, rebels, civil… read more

Built on the Rock Collage

Collages are quite fun to do. This is my collage “The Fountain”, made with handmade papers on a rigid canvas board. The word “collage” is taken from the French verb caller, which means to paste or to glue. Collage today is the gluing of paper-to-paper, board-to-board, or of any of several materials to others. Collage… read more

Lying and Lance

 Just recently, the Associated Press had an article on lying and Lance Armstrong.7 They quoted Robert Feldman, professor at the University of Massachusetts, saying, ” Nothing about the Lance Armstrong case is shocking. We all lie every day. We live in a culture where lying is quite acceptable.” David Livingston Smith, a professor at University of… read more

Daniel 12:4 Knowledge Shall Increase

      What an amazing information age we live in! We have easy access to any knowledge we need – instantly! All we have to do is “Google it.” Need to know how to work on your car? Google it. How does one cook quinoa? Google it! Have health issues? Google it.    This… read more

Isaiah 55: The Trees of the Field Shall Clap Their Hands

  What does that scripture mean, “Trees of the field shall clap their hands”? Envision a time of great joy and celebration. You are standing in a bountiful field of grain surrounded with fruit trees heavy with harvest. You feel so blest that you shout with joy! The trees of the field are just a… read more

Support System

How was it when you were growing up? Did you have someone who believed in you and expected the best from you? Did you have someone who encouraged you to follow your dream? Was there someone in your life who informed you that without a shadow of a doubt, you could accomplish whatever you set… read more

The Wilderness March

He was better to me than all my hopes;    He was better than all my fears; He made a bridge of my broken works,    And a rainbow of my tears. The stormy waves that marked my ocean path,    Did carry my Lord on their crest; When I dwell on the days of… read more

Road of Success in Acrylic Paintings

Road of Success in Acrylic Paintings is like when one keeps notes & photos when journaling the chronology of one’s life. Like a journal, it involves personal statements, a series of steps, growth, failures, and victories.   Road of Success in Acrylic Paintings’ uniqueness is that one exhibits one’s progress openly on the wall, shelves,… read more

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