Saturday... Do you really want to know? Do you?

I love YouTube. I really do. I know a guy who redid his kitchen just by watching YouTube. I love YouTube but it doesn't answer all the questions that I have.

Look at this, David in Psalm 34:12 (NLT) asks, "Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous?" Now that is a question that comes up sometimes on YouTube and it is interesting all the answers that are given but the Bible is where I go to find the answers to life questions. And it gives the right answers. I can trust its answers.

So back to Psalm 34:12-14, "Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies! Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it." Verse 14 in the MESSAGE says, "Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace - don't let it get away."

The answer continues in verses 15-19 (MSG), "God keeps his eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan. God won't put up with rebels, he'll cull them from the pack. Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you. If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath. Disciples so often get into trouble; still, God is there every time."

Now that is the way to live a long and prosperous life. And it doesn't stop at death? It keeps on going. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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Friday... Yes, we need them. We really do

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