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Draw close to God and He will draw close to you. He sees what you are going through and is an ever present help in times of trouble and need. I had rather go through problems and lose, with the Lord, than go through problems and win without Him. There is nobody like Him, and no love like His. Turn to Him today no matter what you may be going through. Ask Him for help and enjoy His peace and presence. gene

“The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. But he will sweep away his enemies in an overwhelming flood. He will pursue his foes into the darkness of night.” (Nahum 1-7)

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God is so good and greatly to be praised. 

“Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under your feet and throw them into the depths of the ocean!” (Micah 7:19) 

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So, what do I have to do with a war half way round the world, one might ask? And what do I have to do with violence in the city where I live? We see horrible acts of violence and crimes being committed all around us. But what about us? What do we do? We take responsibility for ourselves and those under our charge. We can’t control the world but we can control ourselves for we know better. The Bible says, 

“O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

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Judgment against Oppressors

“What sorrow awaits you who lie awake at night, thinking up evil plans. You rise at dawn and hurry to carry them out, simply because you have the power to do so. When you want a piece of land, you find a way to seize it. When you want someone’s house, you take it by fraud and violence. You cheat a man of his property, stealing his family’s inheritance. But this is what the LORD says: “I will reward your evil with evil; you won’t be able to pull your neck out of the noose. You will no longer walk around proudly, for it will be a terrible time.” (Micah 2:1-3)

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 In these days of uncertainty and upheaval, turn to God. Return to the God of your youth. He hasn’t changed and he longs for your return. - gene

“I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.“ (Jonah 4:2)

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“When God saw what they had done and how they had put a stop to their evil ways, he changed his mind and did not carry out the destruction he had threatened.” (Jonah 3:10)

Sin does bring on the judgement of God, but repentance from Sin brings on the grace and mercy of God. Please…consider your life and accept the Grace of God which comes by the receiving of Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. - gene 

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 My dear friends and family,

I am writing from my bed in Princess Anne rehabilitation center in Virginia Beach. As many of you know, last October I fell and broke my right leg above the knee and damaged my knee and femur. After surgery I was in this rehab center for two months, got home right before Christmas and continued my rehabilitation with an in-home physical therapist through January and February. 

On February 17th I had my last in-home physical therapy and I had a return to work date of March 15th. 

Two days later on Saturday morning I had vertigo for the first time in my life. it was like the whole room turned upside down I fell and broke the same leg again, except this time it was at the top of my femur right below my hip. I was rushed back to the hospital where that evening they performed surgery and connected my leg back together. A very painful day. I was in the hospital for a few days and then they transferred me to the rehab center where I am staying now and for the next few weeks. I’m not sure how long I’ll be here but it was very disconcerting that I had to start my rehabilitation all over again, the same leg, the top of my femur twice broken. Who could’ve guessed such a thing?

I write this for two reasons. One, is to update those who don’t know what’s going on with me and secondly to give all praise and honor to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and my heavenly Father who has sustained me through this. As I look at TV and I see what’s going on around the world and around our country there’s a part of me that says that I have no problems whatsoever. I have a great wife and daughter who are caring for me, I work for a great company Cox Communications who is paying me and helping me to hold my job, I have great friends and co-workers who are concerned about me and talk to me throughout the day, And a wonderful staff at this rehab center who care for me and treat me like family. So in spite of the fact that everything in my life is turned upside down there’s been so many other losses around me. Friends Have had family that’s passed away, Friends have had family in the hospital and are suffering…so much suffering. 

But through it all I have been blessed by the Lord who has held my hand and helped this old guy make it through. 

Again I wanted you all to know what’s been going on in my life, and give thanks to God for His blessing me through this trial. It’s times like this that serving God, loving God, and trusting in him, makes all the difference in the world.

My precious Lord, my precious daughter Laura, who took over running our company with my dear sweet wife Martha of 49 1/2 years of marriage, have made all the difference in the world. Soon I’ll be continuing my writing, continuing my business and serving God to the best of my ability. Know that You are constantly in my prayers. Blessings to my readers in the 76 countries where my spirit fellowship blog is read. Blessings to all of my family and friends.

Love in Christ,

Gene