Writing and Art From A Life Redeemed by Jesus Christ

1/2 Hearted Obedience,  Double-Minded Man  © 2013 Debbie Turner Chavers Water-Man Series Relationship with a Fickle Heart There was a time when I said  I love you BUT I changed my mind I admired your everything with rose colored glasses BUT you changed my mind I gathered your experiences of time and place BUT forgot about mine. I awoke with .. a fresh start and gathered my time BUT I changed my mind. ~Debbie Turner Chavers Loved by Faithful Jehovah God The love of the Father is not like this poem of fickle affections. Human love..changes..at times constantly. God is not fickle, but faithful. A love given that builds not borrows, gives not takes. Embraced, but free to go. You are LOVED by He who will not lie and has told you so. ~Debbie Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I dr...

The Sabbath Man? © 1998 Debbie Turner Chavers Water-Man Series As I thought of my daily physical and spiritual activity this past week, I realized I was in need of refreshing. As If my heart and mind were not telling me loud enough...a detector in my home started an intermittent beep followed by a verbal warning that said "Low Battery" every so often. There is always another task and another place to go. But let's stay home...and sit at His feet. So what if... God really speaks to us in the mist of our daily endeavor? Yes, mist..not midst. So what if....He did? Would you pause to listen? To gather your bearings, possibly chart a new course? Would you begin to unload your cargo...to be still and really listen? Cast Your Cares © 2014 Debbie Turner Chavers Water-Man Series At times we flounder in our thoughts and life choices. Stabbing at every passing thought with a small movement toward recognition. We search for patterns in the maze of life...

Psalm 23-Beside Still Waters Psalm 23:1-6 © 2008 Debbie Turner Chavers This morning I awoke with a verse of scripture resounding in my thoughts. It was a morning thought pertaining to a portion of Psalm 23:6.. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.  A beautiful verse, one which I am in the habit of confessing over my life and loved ones. But this morning in my sleepy condition I said the verse a bit different..which woke me with a start due to my perceived error. *What I prayed was "Surely your goodness and mercy shall Father me all the days of my life." As I recognized my miswording of the known scripture, I felt the Lord prompt me to consider what I had prayed. So I did.  I am asking you to consider my unintentional prayer for your own life also. What would this manifested prayer look like in your own life? Allow God to be a "Father" to you. Father God, thank you. I praise and thank you that surely  your goodnes...

Mirrored Reflections © 2016 Debbie Turner Chavers James 1:22-24 God's word causes us to see ourselves. The glass is like a two way mirror! Walk His Way and forget what manner of man or woman you once were and see the new creation you have become. We are called to be Christ followers-mirrored reflections of His perfection. James 1:22   But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your ownselves. James 1:23  For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. James 1:24  For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. Studying this scripture I noted a few things.  The hearing and doing required effort, due diligence.  A steady walk and a continual study of God's word. Relationships are hard to maintain when effort is only put forth occasionally.  Spend time with God in fellowship and study of His word. Even in o...

Fishing Vessel © Debbie Turner Chavers There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, but there is correction. We are sons and daughters of the LORD. It is the love of our Heavenly Father who chastens us and conforms us into the image of His Son. At times the gifts of God in us is used to correct us and sometimes He allows His gift in others to bring small corrections in our daily path in the course of our days. Most times we assume correction is a whooping...but usually it is more of a time out. A setting aside, a Selah pause to stop what we are currently doing and consider the correction. God is very tender hearted toward us and the leading of the Holy Spirit is gentle. I am referencing the term of correction as a form of direction.  Direction toward or away from a known way or a determined path. As children of God we do not order our footsteps. The Lord does and has a plan in place for us before we were born. Psalm 37 and 139. When a captain is steering a ship...

The body has many parts. Yet man has the ability to mimic or copy the original very convincingly. Warning! Not all parts are real. They represent as real when cloaked, or dressed. But when brought into the light of day, the obvious is evident. Fake. A person representing as a member in the Body of Christ Jesus can manifest the same spiritually. Man can appear as one of Christ's own yet in reality be a wolf in sheep's clothing. Do not be deceived. In modern society, man has the ability to create natural appearing body parts to enhance appearance...looks normal on the outside but closer inspection reveals the truth.  Usually only those close to the subject ever see the truth in the natural body, but spiritual falseness can be identified by all with godly instruction. Scripture warns us to try all spirits and see if they be of God. Not everyone who appears to be godly or sincere is actually the real deal in reality. Without the light of God's word and His Holy Spirit it is...

A Cup of Blessing © 2005 Debbie Turner Chavers An encouragement to practice your God given gifts. To learn to soar with ease on the wind of His Spirit. This past week I had the privilege of watching a nest of fledglings take to the air. Stretch your wings and learn to fly. The skill for your gift is already in you but you and I must practice. If you have ever watched a young bird learn to fly you will observe that altitude is not achieved easily at first. Very small but insistent Sparrow parents tweeted encouragement from the sidelines. Swooping in and flying away until all had left the nest. It is hard to watch another struggle to learn how to fly. But just as God has equipped the birds of the air to fly, He has also equipped us to do what He has called and gifted us to do while on this earth. Our teacher, the Holy Spirit of God is not on the side lines of life. He abides in us. Teaching and leading us to the Father. Stir up the gift of God within you. Pray. Go about doing...

Ye Must Be Born Again-John 3:3 © 2012 Debbie Turner Chavers   Ye Must Be Born Again © 2012 Debbie Turner Chavers Every cent has been paid, every debt removed. Only sin is bankrupted! We have been redeemed and we say so! Christ followers are not purveyors of selling the Gospel. We are voices raised in the wilderness of this world. Go and tell or Stay and build. But in all give God the glory. We have been redeemed, the price has been paid. Feed those who are hungry, share the water of life to those who hunger and thirst for His righteousness. He loved us when no one else would. Do the same. Be about your Father's business. The gift of one called and submitted made an eternal difference. Be a gift, not a commodity. In Him, with Him. All things are possible. We are all on a journey toward eternity. We all travel differently but the destination of Heaven can only be reached through Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the door. ~Debbie Psalm...

Our feelings may not always agree with the facts of the Word of God. But as we exercise our faith and our understanding we will change. "Let it burn, let it shake, let it change" is the tag my favorite fitness instructor  Suzanne Bowen  uses as I exercise. This analogy "Burn, shake, change" tag can also be applied as an exercise for our thought processes concerning our understanding of God's word. We do not yet know as we ought. We are daily being conformed to His image. We have been given the mind of Christ, yet at times refuse to walk it out in our everyday life and challenges. Let every man be a liar, yet God be true. May our faith be solid and unmovable in the truth that the Holy Spirit has revealed in our hearts, minds, and lives, lived unto God. May that which is unholy, in error, or disobedient within us  burn  up in the Presence of His Truth. When our mind, body, spirit and soul are exercised in the Word of God..internal and external  shaking ...

Today as my grand daughter was playing with her blocks she told me that I needed to help her rebuild her block tower. The tower had fallen to the floor as she played near it. As adults we too build our towers as we live and play in life.  At times our life architecture falls apart. We need to remember that God will not suffer a Jericho or a Tower of Babel in our lives. Those who are in Christ are built on a foundation in Christ Jesus. So we must take care that what we build has value, eternal value. I look for moments to remind myself and her of Gods word and His care and provision for us. As I moved toward the pile of blocks, I reminded her that God loved her and would always help her rebuild when things fell down or fell apart because He loves us. She replied, "I know" "but I NEED "you to help me now." The emphasis was on needing me. An immediate tangible helper that she could physically see. That is the way life is..most know that God can and will he...

Time=Eternity © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers Lest this be misunderstood, let me add that I am glad for the choice that God made for my own parents. We can not choose our parents. God does that for us. God knew us before we were ever formed in our mothers womb. Psalm 139 Yet God does give us the choice of who our Father will be after we are born naturally. Choose wisely. Choose for Eternity. Your choice will not only effect you but also those who love you. There is great joy to be had in the presence of the Lord. You are wanted. You are invited to the party. You are invited to the family reunion. No worries. The clothing will be provided. Your invited! **Want to Attend? Click here to receive your invitation.  ** ~Debbie Luke 15:10    Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Isaiah 61:10   I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath...

I love spending time with my children and my grand daughters. The Lord often shows me Word parables as I interact in daily life. His wisdom magnified in the hearts of His children. We can learn much by loving observation as they mature physically and spiritually around us. As my grand-daughter was helping me recently, I found myself directing her in a softer tone of voice. As I spoke to her, I heard in my spirit "This is why the voice and knowledge we give concerning God's word is presented "age appropriately." There are levels of maturity, spiritually and naturally. Those that are mature in the things of God can chew the meat of the word by use. Those newly born or that are at a toddler stage in their walk with God may still need the milk of God's word. Be led by the Spirit of God in your speaking to others. Let your conversation be seasoned with the love and knowledge of God. We are all maturing. ~Debbie Speak the truth in love.. Ephesians 4:15,16 ...

There are all kinds of cars and all kinds of people. People and cars need to be washed and detailed regularly. I have been thinking about Ephesians 5:26 regularly. One of the ways we like to clean our flesh vehicle is to attend church for fellowship, praise,worship and attendance to God's word. Gathering in groups to study the word of God is similar to going through a drive through car wash. The car is washed but you still might want to detail your vehicle before or after the washing. Most individuals visit the detail area to do a thorough cleaning of the inside of the car. In this illustration, detailing represents our individual time spent in His word and in His presence. I want to encourage you to take time for the detailing. After all most of us appreciate that new car smell! ~Debbie Ephesians 5:26,27   That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or...

Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone © 2006 Debbie Turner Chavers This past year, I started a year long attempt at memorizing specific scriptures with other women from around the world.  We all joined together online at Living Proof Ministries..aka Beth Moore's website. It was a joyful journey of dependence on the Holy Spirit to help me remember "in application" and assorted sticky notes visually! On December 15, 2015 we were to give our 24th verse and to share abit of our journey.  I have included my last post on the LPM blog from SSMT 2015 below. Psalm 20:7 has been a familiar comfort over the years and it seemed fitting to be the last verse for my year long endeavor.  This week-end, the LPM siesta's gathered together to hear Beth speak, celebrate their milestones, and rejoice in a blessed task accomplished. I was not able to attend the conference, but I rejoiced in the gathering of all the ladies who were present to celebrate.  I am sure it was amazing ...

1/2 Hearted Obedience © 2013 Debbie Turner Chavers Today decide.  Who will YOU serve?  We are to have singleness of heart toward our Redeemer. All we have and all we are is due Him.  He has paid in Full our Redemption.  There is a fear in those gathered in mankind of a usurpation. Those that have, which is all, are fearful that someone will take their place.  Rightfully so. For someone has. Jesus Christ has taken and borne our transgressions away. Men of flesh and bone fear failure.  We cling to our gifts with soulful remorse, knowing and acknowledging little of the value given that is to be shared in this world. We strive to hang on to our gifting, instead of letting go.  Our heart of pride recognizes the gift within, but quickly shuts the box and ties the bow as though we have not seen His glory. What are we thinking? What are we doing? We carefully guard our perceived value, intending to be paid well...for that which we have been free...