Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy

Beth Moore is an amazing woman of God, she has a heart for His Word and tells His story beautifully.  Her passion for Christ is evident in her many books and bible studies.  

This semester, my bible study group is embarking on a new journey together, the study of the Book of Daniel.  

The Book of Daniel is set in 605 B.C. in the city of Babylon, not much different than the American culture today.  The ancient culture valued beauty, royals, riches, popularity, and self-centered ideals.  However, Daniel "holds his place in Scripture because he was one of the few" who resisted society's pressures and held strong to his beliefs.  

God warns us in Scripture about resisting the temptation and falling for worldly things; He instructs His children to not be taken captive by the world.  "God is faithful to keep His Word even when it is a warning". 

We must be like Daniel and avoid being held captive by this world, for our true treasure is in Heaven. 

Weathering the Storm

This weekend, as Ike hit the Texas coast, I took comfort knowing that my God is bigger than any storm.  

It is important to have proper protection during the storm.  

Bratwurst, in his yellow rain slicker during a rain storm to keep his beautiful fur coat dry. 

During the storms of life, what is your protection? 

Psalm 107:28-30 (NIV)

Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress.
He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.

The winds and the rain of your storms and struggles may be strong, but God is so much stronger. 

It is my favorite season!

As a native Texan, I don't know much about seasons since we really don't experience the traditional seasons like fall, winter, spring and summer, but only two instead, really hot and comfortable. But, more importantly, this time of year only means one thing...FOOTBALL SEASON!! As a native Texan, I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan by birth and after paying for two degrees and spending numerous hours studying, I'm a Texas Aggie fan by the Grace of God! I grew up in the 90s watching the Cowboys in their glory years, winning Super bowls. I wanted to marry Troy Aikman, I was 8 and his number was 8 it was meant to be. Now, I'm a Tony Romo fan...he's hot, what can I say? I'm an accountant, he could use my help 'managing' his $67 million.

A Saturday in Aggieland during football season is crazy! The tailgates are over the top, the traditions are one of a kind and the team...well, its a rebuilding year. I still yell proud and thank God that I only have to stand one more year. Next year, I can pay to sit!

Thanksgiving Day is my favorite Dallas Cowboys game. My family has been to the last two Thanksgiving Day Games and we had so much fun There is no better way to celebrate an American holiday than smelling thousands of fried turkeys in a parking lot and watching the Cowboys play! You know you're in Texas when one year it was 80 degrees and we complained it was 'hot' and the next year it was snowing.

Thank God it is Football Season!! 

It's going to be a long season...

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