Monthly Archives: March 2017

Sticks and Stones….Part 2

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila The words of the reckless pierce like swords,     but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV. I thought the pictures, below, might suffice for a thousand more words (as in the idiom, “a picture is … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones–But Words Will Crush My Spirit

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila My sister Claire wrote up the following anecdote about an event she witnessed in a recent intercessory prayer session at her church. It was Sunday evening and time for the prayer warriors to gather and pray. You … Continue reading →

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On the State of Political Rage, Part 6: Resist!–“Gray Rock” AI and Unplug!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila “Emotient, Inc.’s (AI) technology analyzes facial expressions to measure emotions like joy, surprise, fear, anger, disgust and contempt”.–CNNMoney Gray Rock (becoming as boring as possible by engaging as little as possible) is primarily a way of encouraging a … Continue reading →

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On the State of Political Rage, Part 5: On the Reptilian Brain, the Reprobate Brain, and the Holy Spirit Brain

Posted on March 23, 2017 by

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. –Franklin D. Roosevelt Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I … Continue reading →

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On the State of Political Rage, Part 4: When the Rage Becomes the Message–Remain Calm and Carry On

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Anger is useful only to a certain point. After that, it becomes rage, and rage will make you careless. ― Lauren Oliver Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you … Continue reading →

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The Power of God’s Word versus the Powers of the Hegelian Dialectic and Synchronized Brainwaves. What?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. (Mark 4:24 KJV). Hear, as in “to … Continue reading →

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What They Told Him in Hell

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

Once in a while, I come across a testimony of God’s saving grace that strikes a cord…reminds me of somebody, something, or some time. This is one of those testimonies. May God bless all who view this with His hope, … Continue reading →

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