Author: stevehaarman

Hearing of angels and trying

to remember our place among

them is quite different than being

a human angel and having the

responsibility of observance,

recording, 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, ^

It is a cold start to winter

but the children relish it

so much that they play in

the snow and the

seven-degree temperature.

The wind is not blowing

which makes it less harsh.

I think of times when we

are offended and instead

of being like little children

and accepting it, we can

easily get bitter and become like

the wind making things worse.

We place ourselves above it

all as though we are perfect

and do not allow the same

for others. We are bold waiting

at the door for others to make

mistakes instead of waiting

for the Father to come knocking

and telling us that everything will

be alright and that we should

be observing the goodness in

others rather than looking

for evil. We have one life.

Shouldn’t we be looking for

joy for ourselves and others.

Let us keep them warm by

letting them know that we

care for their success now

when it is cold and always. Amen

Stanski

February 24, 2023,, ^

BY STEVE HAARMAN

We think all is well if things

are going well for us, but if

any one of us is suffering in

anyway, then, all is not well.

We have the inherent

responsibility to take care

of our brothers and sisters

and make sure they heal

properly and get back on

the road of righteousness.

It is not a responsibility to

be taken lightly, and it is

not always an easy task.

We may be required to go

to the fringes and spend

our valuable time helping

others. It should be a

familiar place; this is where

Jesus wants us. We should

find happiness there as

we are doing the work he

has put us in place to do.

Stanski

February 23, 2023, ^

BY STEVE HAARMAN

Lord Jesus, come into my

heart and awaken me to

what I have to do in order

to e your follower. I will

help in the fringes and

support those who are

on the front lines of the

struggle. You have gifted

me with the opportunity and

it is up to me to use it in

serving you. It is easy to

get off this path but with

your help, I will persevere.

I want to be your right hand

man. Amen.

Stanski

February 23, 2023, ^

A meditation by Steve Haarman

A new February day finds us

in the gray days again. They

are not a stranger to us. The

snow has weighted on the

branches in some areas while

the wind has blown others bare

and green. Valentine’s Day has

passed, and now we prepare for

lent, which leads up to the

passion and death of Jesus on

the cross. When we think that

our sins were the reason for this,

we are sickened and sorry. We

should reform and establish new

goals for ourselves. In a commercial

world, this is not the easiest thing

to do, but still worth doing. If Jesus

died for us, what can we do for Him?

He told us to go to the fringes and

help those in need. We should

double down in prayer and good

works. We can judge ourselves and

constantly set new challenges so

we can feel part of His passion and

helped to some degree the carrying

of the cross.

Standki

February 21, 2023, ^

Our faith must not be just about

ourselves and the good we do

but about all of us and the joint

Improvement of conditions. Free will

allows us to stray, but our purpose

stays strong. We are all living on the

foundation built for us by Jesus. But

even still, we do not all walk together.

Some will stray, only to return. Their

evil deeds are forgotten, and like the

Prodigal son, their return is cause for

a celebration, and they are welcomed

as though they had never left. When

we are personally offended and the

offender returns for forgiveness, we

should be ready to forgive and celebrate.

This is the spirit of love that Christ

taught us. It is a lesson worth learning.

Stanski

February 20, 2023, ^

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This day is another gift to us and

We may be filled with joy and

At the same time, many will make it

Throughout the day, with a struggle

And a quiet joy. There is a purpose

to everything, and we may not know

for sure what it is, but we do know

from what we believe that we are to

go to the fringes to help. Many times

it will be with money to support those

who make the journey. We are useful

in this endeavor. We know we must

continue on today, tomorrow and

forever if we are to be called followers.

There are many fans; many are called,

But few choose to follow. I pray for

Their enlightenment and my continual

Growth.

Stanski

February 17, 2023, ^

The phone rings

A call from Joe

An adopted son

From Eastern Europe

Now an American

A fighting Marine

Recent involvement

In awful wars

Left him injured

Mentally and physically

He was crying now

Explaining that another soldier,

His friend had committed suicide

Will this ever end?

The consequences of war

Are never understood

Stand up and be counted

Lay down your life for your country

They are promised the moon, but

Settle on the gutter

Stanski

February 16, 2023, ^

Alone

At night with

Day sounds gone

Comfort is found

   Sitting alone

Wearing no crown

Ambition waning

Preparation for sleep

You think of life

People you knew

Many now laid to rest

Left with just a few

Can’t show them much

They wouldn’t understand

Different language

   Or maybe

Just a different plan

Life is that

Draws us apart

Something not known

   At the start

Many paths taken

From there to here

Dreams have been forsaken

Reality’s tender tug

   Makes things clear

Reflection takes place

Happy with your bets

You think about the

   Game called life

Played it the right way

    You think

There are no regrets

Stanski

February 15, 2023, ^

Flat screen on a flat wall

Sitting on a flat chair

Suddenly feeling flat

With laughter coming

Out of a flat can

I wonder about my blood

Is the flow flat and

What am I doing?

My iron level is flat

Blood pressure is low

Where am I going?

That is my question

Do I have a purpose?

Am I on a detour?

Will time wait for me?

I feel very flat

I ache

Not with pain

Witnessing the waste

Has me this way

There are answers

Can we come together?

Leave our ego at the door

Get back to basics

Would that be good?

I want to lie down

Flat on my back

Think about life

With all its hope

All of its promise

We have the tools

They were left with us

A constant instructor, too

Shall I remain flat or

Should we go to work?

Stansberry McKricken aka Stanski

February 14, 2023, ^

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