by – Tim Stenger
Jesus walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way,
Day by day, hour by hour, in the minutes, my understanding of Jesus and salvation becomes clearer. Forgiveness for our transgressions through the blood of the Son of God remains a steadfast staple in my soul.
Some have indicated that Jesus was a prophet, and he was; however, the rest of the Bible indicates that his need to reach sinners against God was fulfilled by his Son. Why? Well, the God we pray to was about to destroy his creation and perhaps begin again. But through the grace of God’s infinite knowledge, we were spared by his Son’s stripes.
Come on, pick up a Bible and check it out yourself. I am a messenger of God’s work. Why me? Because I’m free and saved by his forgiveness, as commanded in John 3:16, I have felt God’s love and the protection he gives us when we join his family and are true to his followers. As I share the message of how God can not be overlooked, why would you not want to be insured?
What have I been up to lately?
It’s a constant drumbeat keeping us in line with a schedule we honestly don’t need. In the times of rest, one of the sanctuaries I enjoy most is my Home Theater. I will find myself in the room with my wife, as we immerse ourselves and lose all contact with the world while we indulge in our latest and favorite films.
A week ago I began a series from Paramount + inviting my wife to join in on the tuesday night tuned in the old C Band in the back yard to sat Intelsat 34 is located at 55.5° West.
With my old Marcos set in the computer, the acquisition of the signal occurred sooner than expected, for not used the C band for a few months I was pleased to see Paramount + AKS lock, cipher on and decrypt code active, now we sit and turned the lights low laid back in the lazy boy engaging Season One Epsode one of ‘LANDMAN’. Look it up and check it out. Entertaining, exciting, full of surprises, and lots of action. A tale of a Texas oilman who has a passion for oil. The world’s demand for it and the need to survive in adversarial political times. A family man with one goal, he strives to find it without knowing he already possesses it. An intriguing mini-series by Paramount starring Billy Bob Thornton as the Landman.
There are three seasons. One and Two are complete. Season three is being released soon. Try not miss it. Benge, watch it through Paramount+
Season 3 airs in November 2026
from Lost to Found
when all hope seems to have failed,
A REVISIT TO FORT PICKENS.
A week ago, I was visiting the Gulf Shore’s coast. A coastline to remember if you’ve seen it or made a visit to the ‘Gold Coast’. A connection from Pensacola to the Santa Rosa Island connecting the Fort Pickings National Park. It’s the end of the peninsula and the beginning of the Fort.
It was late after the news. Sherrie and I were reading for bed. The air outside was so pleasant, as was the night, which was calling us to enjoy a walk to the beach and return to bed.
It was 11:30 pm. Our journey across the boardwalk was brief. The night air blew chilly air across the sands. As we hustled to get back to the RV, our journey ended with a night of solid rest.
The morning broke, and I woke with a bit of a hangover from the late night. Sherrie was sleeping in the bedroom. I put on my clothes and my watch, which was charging when I last remembered. Now it was not, and I could not locate it around the RV. After checking all my places, I couldn’t find the missing iWatch.
As the morning dawned, our time to leave was bearing down, but no watch yet. Where was it? A mystery we did not solve. As of Friday, we pulled out of the area and rolled east.
No watch and very bummed I ‘lost’ it. It just left a bad taste in my mouth that this happened. Especially, how did it happen?
We eventually reached home, and still the haunt of the mishap loomed in the air. It seemed everywhere my eyes cut and looked; I was looking for the watch. It was driving me mad. So, I thought of getting a new one on order soon to take some of the agony out. How dumb could I be to lose my iWatch?
A full week has now passed since I ‘misplaced’ it. I was truly beginning to heal and forget about it.
While sitting in the waiting room for my wife’s test to complete, I was killing time on my phone, looking at watches again. I see the watch I lost was a 400 dollar watch now. Oh man, I felt the pain again. There is no way I deserved a new watch for losing the one I had. So, I sat debating my next move. While in there, I got a thought to give the Fort Pickens campground a call and leave my number, just in case, yeah, a long shot, but my last option. Ring ring, and Fort Pickens answered. I promptly asked if they had a lost-and-found department, and he answered without hesitation, “Yes.” Ok, as I explained my plight to him, he, without hesitation, asked, “Can you tell me a bit about the watch?” My ears and hopes mounted when I described my lost watch. Then, without a pause, he said, “Someone turned it in yesterday.” About a week after losing it.
I identified myself, and he tagged the watch as lost and now found. My next question was, how am I going to get it? The campground is a six-hour drive back to the panhandle.
That’s exactly what I did, I drove back up to claim my lost iWatch. Today I am wearing it once again.
Finding the love Jesus taught us.
With all the hard times we live in, the last thing we need is to lose our way to where we’re going. No place on earth can you go and hide from the will of God. Through the love and son of Jesus Christ, we are all to be rescued for the promise God gave us. Do you think God would deceive us like the Devil will? No, God has said in John 3:16 that if you believe in his son and ask for forgiveness, your soul has no insurance to pass through heaven’s gates. God told us to do his work and live by his will through the blood of Jesus Christ.
If you are read this and want to get Gods insurance plan for you life say the prayer we all are instructed, “forgive me of my sin father God and accept me as your living sacrifice for the Glory of God, take me in lord and save me, I pray this in the name of Jesus Chirst of savior.” after the prayer find a bible and begain to teach youself with the guidence God provides. The ways of living a life God intended for us. With that done, it is time to learn a bit about Faith and how God provides for us.
Sin
What keeps pulling us back into sin? Daily, our conviction to serve the Lord and do his work is destroyed by the world and the infection of sin, giving the evil, dark side of us a breakout into a place where we feel we are serving our own desires. Keeping in mind that the things we often desire are not suitable for us. Such a diet of donuts three times a day. Sin in discourse is the worst ever. God helps us see sin, but does not curb our appetite for distraction in daily life, the way it is meant to be, without asking. A car is clean until it is driven into a dirty mud puddle, not until it is filthy, just like our lives, living best or living our best life when disaster strikes, attacking our better judgment, satisfying our selfish side. Then we say to ourselves, ‘God is not looking right now’ or ‘he will let this slide just once, no one really cares’. What?
No sin is planned; we sin to fulfill our own filthy desires to be part of the cruel world. The structure is not good. We must decide the differences, so willingly being part of sin is likely the worst sin against God’s word. Whether we justify it or not, it is not what God desires from us.
It is time to reflect on how we are treating God and what God does for us. We are invited into a local diner and given a free meal. Do we thank the giver, useally we are grateful for the generosity and give lots of thanks and exchange Facebook info. In the case of God, we don’t even give a thought to the fact that the provider of the ‘free meal’ deserves thanks.
Think about that.
Thoughts about Alaska
Embarking on an Alaskan cruise is a unique experience for me, as I have not sailed in quite some time. Our itinerary includes a tour along Alaska’s west coast, presenting opportunities for engaging and remarkable experiences. While familiarity often enhances subsequent journeys, there is a distinct appeal to the novelty of a first voyage. Promotional materials recommend bringing high-quality binoculars to observe wildlife, glacial activity, orca whales, and other natural attractions.
In addition, our family will join us in Seattle for this cruise. We are optimistic that our trip to Sitka will be delightful. Exploring unfamiliar destinations consistently yields memorable, rewarding experiences.
This evening, as I sit in a comfortable spot in my home, the ambient lighting contributes to a sense of tranquility. Candle flames softly illuminate the space, their aroma filling the air, while the television provides subtle background noise reminiscent of observing a gentle flame. With my coffee cup steaming, I sit back and reflect on the atmosphere; my thoughts naturally turn to the passage of time as the movie draws to a close. The concept of an ending can be interpreted as a metaphor for life itself; we navigate each day with the intention of learning from past mistakes. By adopting this mindset, we continuously seek growth and improvement. It is essential to remain focused on these goals to ensure meaningful progress.
Sometimes we are so busy rushing from one activity to another that the days slip by way too fast.
If it isn’t a physical activity, it can be our minds constantly trying to figure things out.
Maybe it’s just me, but if my mind grew muscles with all the thinking and figuring I sometimes do, I wouldn’t be able to carry the weight.
And then it is the heart trying to give all that we feel that we need to provide. We forget that we must rest and refill ourselves to give to others.
That’s why I love winter. It reminds me to be still. Be still and know that I am God. Psalms 46:10.
One of my favorite things about winter is the stillness. Not just the serenity outside but the stillness I feel inside.
The trees are especially beautiful to me. However, I see their beauty differently in the winter.
Their quiet strength and character speak to my heart: Be still. Stop moving so fast, Don’t overthink everything; let your mind rest and take care of your heart
The other things I love about winter are:
- Warm clothes, gloves, and blankets, and snuggling
- Reading books by a fire in the fireplace.
- Writing stories.
- Cooking good foods, the smell of scented candles,
- Hot chocolate with marshmallows. Roasting them by the fire, too.
- Cold weather and snowflakes on my face, knowing they won’t last as they melt on my face.
- Friends and family gather around the table to eat, talking and watching the children be kids.
- On the coldest nights, I dream of what it would feel like to be back in the warm summer sun. Feeling the warmth of how it warms us.
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