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Tom posted a new activity comment

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:22:22 -0400

Mom’s fav Psalm read at her memorial service after being their worship leader for 30 years. Kim and TJ were 10&12 years old and knew 3 songs. We played 2 of them and looking back it’s like she passed the torch of musical worship to our family ❤️☝🏻🔥🎁

In reply to - Steve posted an update

It always amazes me how much comfort I find in Psalm 23!

Tom posted an update: https://open.spotify.com/track/1FmzUoB2lpgg4WAkxcJ57W?si=WvD6 […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:12:23 -0400

https://open.spotify.com/track/1FmzUoB2lpgg4WAkxcJ57W?si=WvD6DVN0QdW0CiwL5LOjiA

Tom posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:32:13 -0400

This verse is a Petra song. One of the first hard rock Christian bands long ago 🎶

In reply to - Steve posted an update

This Psalm is so filled with praise. I love the opening verses:

Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD […]

Tom posted an update: Fully embracing prayer brings me back to my early years […]

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:44 -0400

Fully embracing prayer brings me back to my early years of full surrender being married with many young children. Looking for healthy mentors was easy coming from a “praying family” led by gram and her 4 daughters including mom. Every single time anyone visited gram and gramps they could be sure of one thing…gram’s heartfelt greeting of, “omg…

Tom posted an update: What is the difference in our prayers being a formula […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:03:15 -0400

What is the difference in our prayers being a formula or conversation with God Almighty? The answer takes me all the way back to my personal testimony, truly wanting to know God in a very personal way and incorporating/empowering that love to others. I love how God’s Word shapes the core of our…

Tom posted an update: Working on homes as a contractor went smooth when […]

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:36:03 -0400

Working on homes as a contractor went smooth when households were in order, disorder added much difficulty. Lord help me keep my home in order to serve You better

Tom posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:39:21 -0400

Verse 27 seems to work

In reply to - Ralph posted an update 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

Im stumbling a bit on this verse. Anyone care to clarify.

שּׁלום

Tom posted an update: Love how our KW homeless shelter has shown […]

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:39:49 -0400

Love how our KW homeless shelter has shown radical generosity with a little responsibilty and accountability added to the mix…cant imagine a nicer shelter anywhere and the people there are obviously very gracious and thankful too! At first the healthy boundaries seemed like the shelter was “holding back” on the blessings but in reality it…

Tom posted an update: I like how BSB categorized the 30 sayings of the wise

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:42 -0400

I like how BSB categorized the 30 sayings of the wise

Tom posted an update: Proverbs 16:7 points us true north in rough […]

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:38:04 -0400

Proverbs 16:7 points us true north in rough waters(poetic metaphor 😉)

Tom posted an update: Proverbs 13:7 brought my old work van to mind that […]

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:47:45 -0400

Proverbs 13:7 brought my old work van to mind that looks rather junky, but i absolutely love, knowing my quiver is FULL!😉

Proverbs 14:13 speaks to me as comic relief where my old drinking buddies r always “laughing it up”, covering their aching hearts within

Final laugh was both remembering an anonymous donation the early stages of our family…

Tom posted an update: All throughout Proverbs so much that while listening […]

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:36:04 -0400

All throughout Proverbs so much that while listening and reading with our 6yr old granddaughter, she insisted on knowing its meaning‼️📖🎁

Explained to her if we dont ask Jesus into our decisions or imaginations we may end up just following the rules instead of enjoying God’s presence(todays devo reflection)😉

Tom posted a new activity comment

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:21:19 -0400

Biblical integrity started with me at work. Self employed and installing roofs meant go faster with less quality to make more money or slow down for precision and better quality for the customer knowing I was different than 95% of the industry standard and nobody watches exact nail placements, thousands and thousands daily, but our audience…

In reply to - Ralph posted an update Jesus put it like this: “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it” (Luke 9:24).

From todays blog. As hard as it is to give up […]

Tom posted an update: Most the translations speak of recieving righteousness. […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:32:37 -0400

Most the translations speak of recieving righteousness. NLT comes right out basically saying “do the next right thing”. Realizing this as Jesus gift to us all takes all the pressure off of “having” to do this, instead planting in us His desires and purposes of “wanting to”. That is very freeing 🎁📖

Tom posted a new activity comment

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:25:54 -0400

Job 38:32 talks of a bear and her cubs which seems to be a constellation. Knowing context and original language seems like an endless journey at times making my head spin in awe

In reply to - Ralph posted an update 2“Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge?

5Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness?

Can you imagine hearing those words coming […]

Tom posted a new activity comment

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:21:10 -0400

Can’t imagine…

In reply to - Steve posted an update

Can you imagine what Job must have been thinking/feeling when this happened:

Job 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 2 “Who is this who obscures My counsel by […]

Tom posted a new activity comment

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:24:06 -0400

Hands and fingers…hmmm…the written Word is powerful as David pens where his authority comes from next. Maybe when we journal-hands and fingers-from the same context David used, our immediate response from ingesting His Word can also be on that same spiritual battlefield we face daily. Years maybe decades of journaling after chewing on…

In reply to - Steve posted an update

I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending some time with today

Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

In some ways, […]

Tom posted an update: Love the cohesiveness of weekly Church Encourager and […]

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:58:38 -0400

Love the cohesiveness of weekly Church Encourager and OBIN podcasts, thank you pastors Steve and Doug 💒

Tom posted a new activity comment

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:31:48 -0400

David is so relatable. God and Job speak so highly of his righteousness it seems a bit fictitious. This bothers me from my childhood understanding of the Bible where I assumed particularly the OT was full of “good stories”

In reply to - Steve posted an update

I found it interesting in today’s readings to consider the difference between Job’s and David’s attitudes. One seems way more humble than the other, at least in the moment.

Tom posted a new activity comment

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:46 -0400

Making it too easy…a reminder to put a monthly copy of Our Daily Bread in downstairs boys bathroom on back of toilet😉

In reply to - Steve posted an update

I have been working on automating the Bible Project Reading Plan. Give it a try and let me know if it is working for you. (There are only Scripture Readings and Psalms until day 151, so […]

Tom posted an update: Anyone who’s needed morphine, like with appendicitus, may […]

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:32:31 -0400

Anyone who’s needed morphine, like with appendicitus, may have a glimpse of Job’s last statement here to his “friends” who at this point dont have a clue. Job’s immeasurable suffering, a good reason to call this wisdom literature, gives us a glimpse of our deaperate need for a savior

Tom posted an update: OT life without a mediator…am i really aware of the […]

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:44:26 -0400

OT life without a mediator…am i really aware of the magnitude of His presence in our day to day lives…come Holy Spirit knowing You wont give us more than we can handle 🎁

Tom posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:32:30 -0400

🫣😂

In reply to - Steve posted an update

This verse struck me as really funny today:

Job 8:2 “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

However, I am not sure if I can find a kind […]

Tom posted an update: Leaders are marked with a bullseye from the enemy. […]

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:24:57 -0400

Leaders are marked with a bullseye from the enemy. Todays devo goes well with our study in Job. Pray for our pastors and community leaders that they dont fall prey to enemy attacks and we all stay in the good fight for truth and justice

Tom posted an update: This sounds like a song. The commentary suggested how […]

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:57:10 -0400

This sounds like a song. The commentary suggested how God gives us joy beyond words, like music can do for aome of us…🎶❤️☝️

Tom posted an update: This reads like a Psalm especially verses 3,9,&13

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:42:54 -0400

This reads like a Psalm especially verses 3,9,&13

Tom posted an update: Yesterdays devo question rocked me hard for our lost […]

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:29:54 -0400

Yesterdays devo question rocked me hard for our lost loved ones and anyone else for thst matter. My life BC was hectic, filled with “bandaid like” hope and chaos. After hitting rock bottom at 23 God miraculously answered my prayer, intoduced me intimately to His Son, and gave me great empathy and compassion for those who thought they had it…

Tom posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:08:17 -0400

Those r called “senior moments” even in r youth‼️😉

In reply to - Ralph posted an update

Mens group last night. I was given the prviledge of opening prayer. I start and my brain goes on break. The words were not there. It could have been an embarrasing moment, but it […]

Tom posted an update: Yesterdays Psalm went well with Amos. Put todays on […]

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:46:57 -0400

Yesterdays Psalm went well with Amos. Put todays on my epitaph!🎁

Tom posted an update: Todays verse of the day is imperative for […]

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:52:22 -0400

Todays verse of the day is imperative for healthy relationships and sometimes very challenging in our large family 🎁🙏

Tom posted a new activity comment

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:48:41 -0400

Wow

In reply to - Ralph posted an update 7Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the fowler’s snare. The snare is broken, and we have escaped.

8Our help is in the name of Yahweh, who made heaven and earth. A Song of […]

Tom posted an update: v.8 “unstable” v.11 “foolish in foreign policy” as a […]

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:31:29 -0400

v.8 “unstable” v.11 “foolish in foreign policy” as a decieved dove…poetry…🧐

Tom posted an update: I love this question regarding the posture of our faith. […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:58:25 -0400

I love this question regarding the posture of our faith. We all have divine appointments with others. Ive often walked away from those times and pondered how to give God all the glory in a better way naturally, being more of a conduit for them to draw closer to Jesus

Tom posted an update: “We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:32:52 -0400

“We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind. Yet no one calls on your name or pleads with you for mercy. Therefore, you have turned away from us and turned us over to our sins. And yet, O Lord, you…

Tom posted an update: ““And this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:15:20 -0400

““And this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit will not leave them, and neither will these words I have given you. They will be on your lips and on the lips of your children and your children’s children forever. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

‭‭Our ex daughter in law Shannon aquired diabetes this past year. She lives in Winterhaven,…

Tom posted a new activity comment

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:37:32 -0400

All the Messiah connections stir great emotion especially in context of the times…all the way to our present human condition. It’s clear America is ripe for another great awakening based on similar times from kings David and Solomon

In reply to - Ralph posted an update The blog, the video, the Psajm and todays readings. All inspiting! Dont skip any. Shalom

Tom posted an update: …is like a sharpening stone to His Word speaking into […]

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:46:06 -0400

…is like a sharpening stone to His Word speaking into every area of our lives

Tom posted an update: TJ broadcasted another Doerfelverse music podcast […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:38:03 -0400

TJ broadcasted another Doerfelverse music podcast yesterday, a fun mix of past, present, and future musical themes. After hosting the hour show with a guest, he let a 3 hour recorded show from 2016 at Sloppy Joes run. Those were fond memories mixed with a lot of different kinds of emotion. The best part was realizing how we brought His Light…

Tom posted an update: The end of Isaiah 39 reveals our human nature of flexing […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:07:30 -0400

The end of Isaiah 39 reveals our human nature of flexing our own muscles even after God mives mightily on us, a warning. The end of chpt 40 reveals His presence in our lives as we reflect His light, giving Him all the glory

Tom posted an update: OBIN podcast this week is again very good!

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:32:22 -0400

OBIN podcast this week is again very good!

Tom posted a new activity comment

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:16:18 -0400

Jesus is returning as set up at the end of chpt 24…wow

In reply to - Steve posted an update

What does this passage from Isaiah 25 remind you of:

Isaiah 25:6 On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine—the best of […]

Tom posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:03:33 -0400

Galilee of the Gentiles…that caught my attention as another fascinating name

In reply to - Steve posted an update

There are so many amazing scriptural nuggets in the book of Isaiah. How about this one:

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on […]

Tom posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:33:54 -0400

When searching the word “woe” about a million scriptures pop up and most common words are sorrow, terror, and anguish

In reply to - Steve posted an update

This is a verse that will allow for a think:

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and […]

Tom posted an update: The LORD said to my Lord...the magnitude of Jesus words

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:21:36 -0400

The LORD said to my Lord…the magnitude of Jesus words

All of us battle for identity. Being salt changes the game and allows me to relax wherever He’s placed me. Acknowledging where our faith, trust, and honesty are grounded has resulted in much peace and contentment despite circumstances that challenges our human nature. Staying connected to…

Tom posted an update: Josiah died the same way he lived, battling for The LORD. […]

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:36:59 -0400

Josiah died the same way he lived, battling for The LORD. My carnal mind troubles me sometimes how loved ones die but God is soveriegn and always good…come Holy Spirit

Tom posted an update: Sifting our thoughts in the presence of His Word changes […]

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:18:22 -0400

Sifting our thoughts in the presence of His Word changes our natural mind to kingdom living daily. Staying calm in the battle is possible when we give up the right to ourselves with peace and contentment being the result. When the enemy seems to be closing in help me see that same power Elijah constantly called upon 🙏

Tom posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:53:41 -0400

Plus abortion…

In reply to - Ralph posted an update In the days of Kings they sacrificed their children in fire.

Today they sacrifice their children as human shields to protect their wealth and power.

I pray that this barbarism is […]

Tom posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:39:15 -0400

…and sifting thru the distractions of wind, earthquakes, and fire

In reply to - Steve posted an update

As I was reading 1 Kings Chapter 19, I was reminded again about how a snack and a nap can sometimes completely change your perspective.

Tom posted an update: Todays devo hits home well. I really enjoy fixing […]

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:20:38 -0400

Todays devo hits home well. I really enjoy fixing things. Being persecuted sometimes means giving others room to work on their own “stuff” and staying in my lane on purpose even though others may be baiting me into things i have no business trying to fix. If that results in a disagreement, what spills out of me in that moment reveals much(and…

Tom posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:59:24 -0400

Psalm 92 stirred up great “all beef” emotion too‼️📖

In reply to - Ralph posted an update 35 I am now eighty years old. Can I tell the difference between what is enjoyable and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats and drinks? Can I still hear the voices of male […]