Something is Askew

 

On June 13th I woke up with a gut feeling I haven't been able to dismiss. At first it was something I "felt" but couldn't see. It was in my peripheral vision. Like a word on the tip of your tongue, but you just can't recall it. It was a few hours before I was aware of Israel moving against Iran. But knowing what happened didn't dismiss that feeling of something wasn't right. 

I hear voices from all sides, yet none of those give me comfort. Today is the 17th and things are happening quite quickly.  Clearly many things are askew, but still the gut feeling persists. I sense there is a trick I must watch out for. When our focus is in one area, screwy stuff is happening elsewhere.  I know my Rock,  Yahusha, and I'm not afraid,  but I feel like I'm being cautioned. 

Feelings don't really account for much overall, they can ebb and flow as the tide, change like the wind. My foundation of understanding must be secured to the Word of Yah, my Bible. Having had these "feelings" before, I recognize a Gift of the Spirit some times called A Word of Knowledge. Along with the "feeling" I usually get an impression of a directive. Do this, don't do that sort of thing. I have found if I heed the instructions,  I get the answers I'm seeking. For instance once, years ago, I was searching for a specific item at Walmart. I was in the general area, but just couldn't find it. I "felt" strongly that I was supposed to ask the lady in front of me. There was no reason to believe that lady would know about the item I was seeking. As a matter of fact everything about her appearance suggested she would not know about the item. But I asked her anyhow.  She said, " oh that's on the next isle, I bought one last week for a friend. " The key to acting on these feelings or impressions is to make sure the instructions are within the perimeters of Yah's Word. 

Now, today is the 19th of June 2025. The deaths are still occurring all around the world. Things are hard to follow because they are happening so quickly. I have not gotten an impression to do anything except write this blog and keep myself Torah aware.  Meaning, Torah is truth, everything else is questionable. Stand firm no matter what we see or hear.  Deceptions are foretold, so we should expect them.  

Seek Him while He may be found. 

Still a work in progress 

Teresa

What Being Poor Taught Me

 

Throw back Pic from 1985

I am so glad I have had the experience of being poor. I learned to be resourceful,  creative, and self reliant. I can feed a lot on a little and make it taste good.  I learned about natural, aka alternative, medicine. We couldn't afford doctors or pharmaceuticals. I learned what is important and necessary and what is not. I learned I can survive off what I can carry in a backpack.  Most things are just extra baggage. 

I learned to be thankful for each day's provision. When I was 20 I was homeless, living out of my car at Lake Parsons near Parsons Kansas. We, Johnny Bill and I, ate all the fish we could catch and some nice folks gave us eggs. I never ate so many eggs in my whole life.  For a few years after this,  I didn't eat eggs at all.  Same with PB&J, during my first pregnancy I ate PB&J every day. Someone gave me commodity peanut butter, a huge can of it.  I didn't let it go to waste.  

I learned to appreciate every luxury down to the smallest thing we generally take for granted. Believe me, and pillow for your head is a luxury. Five dollars for gas money to get to work so I can make a few tips for gas money and food the next day.  Five dollars made the difference on whether I ate or not. I learned that money is a tool,  use it wisely, don't squander it, and don't hesitate to give it to someone who needs it more than I. Kindness to others is like a boomerang,  it comes back to you.  

I learned that cleaning toilets is good honest work and isn't beneath me. I learned servants are usually more generous than those being served. So no matter where I am in life,  treat the maid the same as the owner.  And speak to her, tell her "thank you". 

Today, I don't consider myself poor. I never miss a meal, gas tank is full, bills are paid, and there's even enough to help others, and travel a little. I do hold on to those memories and lessons.  I hope I never take for granted the life I enjoy and the blessings Yah has given me. 

A work in progress 

Teresa