Author: stevehaarman

   A meditation by Steve Haarman

We all are aware that Jesus raised

Lazarus from the dead and was

anointed with expensive oils by

Mary, the mother of Jesus and

brother of Lazarus. Judas expresses

his disdain because he says the oils

could have been sold, and the proceeds

could have been used to help the poor.

Everyone knew that Judas was only

interested in getting his hands on

the money. People came to see

Jesus and Lazarus, and this bothered

the High Priests who felt that too  

many Jews were beginning to follow

Jesus so they tried to plot against

Jesus and Lazarus. Judas was a thief,

the priests were concerned about

their own loss, some men didn’t

care what happened and some

rejoiced at the wonder of Jesus.

God was merciful in regard to

Lazarus. We should not get

distracted by worldly concerns,

but stay focused on our journey

with Jesus.

Stanski

March 5, 2023, ^

We should not act as heroes

for doing what we are expected

to do if we wish to claim a seat

in our Father’s house. Jesus gave

us instructions, and He didn’t say

if you do this or that, but when

you do it you will become heirs

to the kingdom. We must remember

this every day. There is much work

to be done. We cannot neglect the

poor and helpless and expect to be

called a hero when we finally do

something worthwhile. What we

do may be good, but it is what we

are expected to do unceasingly for

all of our life. There may be excuse

after excuse on why we didn’t, but

these excuses will not exonerate us

from what was and is our duty. It is

never too late to begin. There is

honor in joining others in doing the

work of the lord. When we join

others in doing this work, we are

blessed with a feeling of joy. We

are fulfilled and wonder why we

didn’t begin sooner. We may ask

for forgiveness for our past failures

as we proceed with our new way

of living. This is the only way we

will find the peace we are looking

for. It is in giving that we are filled.

Stanski

March 4, 2023, ^

It is  not a pretty sight to see the damage done in

Syria and Turkey as a result of the earthquake.

The countries are ravaged and over 40,000 people

have died plus many more injured. No one should

have to suffer in this way. Starvation and dehydration

are claiming lives and soon disease will be rampant.

One may wonder if what happened is an answer to

the genocide of the Armenians by Turkey and Azerbaijani.

It is claimed that over a million Armenians lost their lives.

There are still disagreements over what took place at

that time, but a similar event to a lesser degree took

place just a few years ago. Fighting over territory is

ongoing and we Americans are involving ourselves

to the point of no return. History’s lessons have not

been learned and while we are protecting the Ukraine

border ae are ignoring our southern border which is

being invaded daily along with sex-slaves, and deadly

drugs, especially fentanyl. The administration is doing

nothing to stop this and just says don’t use addicting

drugs and drive electric vehicles. Would an electric train

have stopped the mishap in East Palestine, Ohio?

Are we paying attention to our electric grid system

or are we at risk of permanent black our which would

bring our country to an end. We cannot stop snowfall,

rain, dry spells, tornados, hurricanes, and flooding,

but we can stop trying to interfere with nature,

use our safety checks and develop a way for peaceful

coexistence in our world. There is a master plan over

which we have no control. Those who are evil will never

concede this and go on living, hoping they are right.

Ignoring the obvious is never the answer. We must

wake up soon.

Stanski

March 3, 2023, ^

ABOUT THE EARTHQUAKE

It is  not a pretty sight to see the damage done in

Syria and Turkey as a result of the earthquake.

The countries are ravaged, and over 40,000 people

have died, plus many more have been injured. No one should

have to suffer in this way. Starvation and dehydration

are claiming lives, and soon, the disease will be rampant.

One may wonder if what happened is an answer to

the genocide of the Armenians by Turkey and Azerbaijani.

It is claimed that over a million Armenians lost their lives.

There are still disagreements over what took place at

that time, but a similar event to a lesser degree took

place just a few years ago. Fighting over territory is

ongoing and we Americans involve ourselves

to the point of no return. History’s lessons have not

been learned. While we are protecting the Ukraine

border ae are ignoring our southern border which is

being invaded daily along with sex slaves, and deadly

drugs, especially fentanyl. The administration is doing

nothing to stop this and just says don’t use addicting

drugs and drive electric vehicles. Would an electric train

have stopped the mishap in East Palestine, Ohio?

Are we paying attention to our electric grid system,

or are we at risk of permanent blackouts which would

bring our country to an end. We cannot stop snowfall,

rain, dry spells, tornados, hurricanes, and flooding,

but we can stop trying to interfere with nature,

use our safety checks and develop a way for peaceful

coexistence in our world. There is a master plan over

which we have no control. Those who are evil will never

concede this and go on living, hoping they are right.

Ignoring the obvious is never the answer. We must

wake up soon.

Stanski

March 3, 2023, ^

I put a dot with my pencil

on my pad. I look at it,

just a dot. What is the point?

I think about it as I, too, am

puzzled. There is a point.

I can see it and I want to have

the meaning or significance

seep into my brain. I think,

what is the point of this or

what is the point of that.

I look at the condition of

the world and why must

it be this way. That is a

point worth considering.

Why is there always a bully

on the playground who is

usually a coward. You know

they exist. In politics, the one

with the loudest voice is the

intimidator. Many good ideas

are shot down because of this

loudmouth. It is ego, power, and

control.  The same things happen

on the world stage. The dictator

with the biggest gun keeps the

rest of the world in check. If he

should nudge for more territory,

there is usually a breakout of war

or certain groups of people are

annihilated. We wonder what is

the point in all of this and that is

just the point. The evil forces are

usually conquered by the enemy

or disease, and we have a reshuffle

of power. It will go on this way

because this is the way of mankind.

Whe the Supreme Being has had

enough then the big curtain will

come down and man will be

rewarded according to his deeds.

Then we will all see the point.

Stanski

March 2, 2023, ^

  By Steve Haarman

So many people are

right in their own minds, but

they forget about the

commandment of love. It is

one simple word and so

many times it has been forgotten

that we should all drop our heads

in shame. When we look back

In our world, we must be aware

that many are not familiar with

the value of love or have forgotten

about it, if they ever knew about

it in the first place. To love is

to give of yourself and when

you give it is given back and

happiness prevails, and

goodness is manifested.

It is a beautiful Wednesday

morning and possibilities

for renewal and learning are

here and may be life-changing.

That is what we should pray

for and wish for.

Stanski

March 1, 2023, ^

   By Steve Haarman

The Lord is our portion

and we should all be

seeking Him.  He is

the place of respite

and we go to Him

seeking comfort and

council. He will not

turn us away but will

welcome us s followers.

He is the final source

of inspiration for us.

ItI is in Him that we

will find salvation and

a deliverance from our

sinful ways. Humbling

ourselves is not easy

as pride gets in the way

but the result of humility

is liberation and a renewed

feeling of self-worth.

We thank God for His

mercy and love. There

is no other way.

Stanski

February 28, 2023, ^

  BY STEVE HAARMAN

Your truth will prevail. We will

Be called out of the darkness

Into your light. The chaff will

be separated from the wheat.

We will exalt the lord, and he

will be at our side. We will not

be alarmed by the reward for our

goodness. The evil ones sought

to control and committed dark acts.

There is only one who has total

control, and he was humble and

sent his son to die on the cross

for our sins. His son taught us all

that we had to know to gain heaven.

All is well when we follow his precepts.

Stanski

February 27, 2023, ^

I sit alone in this great house

of worship. It is quiet and dark.

A few candles are burning, and

the light has a way of getting

through. I try to be open to the

desires of the creator. I try

not to okay judgments but

think of all the possibilities

which go by us with none

of us stepping up in service

to Him; to address what we

could do and want to do with

the aid of His grace and help.

We need his light, and it is

very intimate in this dark building.

Life goes on in many ways around

the world. Politicians and dictators

attempt to control. With Gods

grace we will overcome; following

His precepts and committing to

do good; love Him and our neighbor.

Be willing to share His light.

The giving is fulfilling.

Stanski

February 26, 2023  ^

Hearing of angels and trying

to remember our place among

them is quiet different than being

a human angel and having the

responsibility of observance,

recording and, reporting and

then moving on to the next

observation post. Having a

place among angels is quite

different than being one with

expectations from a higher

authority. We pray that

He has mercy on the human

sinner but have no say in the

outcome. This is not a court,

and most are aware of their

duty to Him. Sometimes we

hear voices of distress, almost

a plead for help, but we are

only observers. We may pray

for them but have no other

influence on them what-so-eve.r

life is a gift and even I,

a human angel, must be thankful

for it and also the assignment

which came with it.I can only

do my work as defined and

hope it is satisfactory to Him.

I want to be with Him when the

saints come marching in.

Stanski

February 25, 2023, ^