to Sun & Shield–a website where I will post my thoughts, notes, and other writings pertaining to God, Christianity, the Bible and many other topics from a Christian viewpoint.
I chose Psalm 84:11 as the focus scripture for this website–”For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” It explains concisely who God is to me. He is my sun because, like the sun that helps me see physically, he helps me see spiritually the path he wants me to walk in and he gives me insight to discern lies from truth and evil from righteousness.
He is my shield because he protects me from things, situations, and persons (spiritual and physical) who want to do me harm since I belong to him. In the midst of my walking in him, he grants me the grace to be who he wants me to be and when I live in that, his glory surrounds me. Additionally, as I walk upright (in obedience to his commands), he showers me with all kinds of good things that enhance my spiritual walk with him and help me grow closer to him.
My prayer is that this blog will be an inspiration and admonition to all Christian brothers and sisters that stop by. If you see anything on this blog that you feel can be used to edify fellow believers where you are, you have my permission to use it freely. All I ask is that you give me the credit for any work that I originated and that my work is not used for monetary gain. All of the information I post here is free of charge since I believe that whatever I share that is of the Holy Spirit is what God gave to me without charge. Additionally, with us living in the end times, it is important that Christians have as much truthful information as we can get without worrying how much it may cost financially because a lot of Christians aren’t wealthy enough to purchase everything that may be of help to them. So may God bless you as you read what I have shared and may you be encouraged to search the scriptures to see whether the things I speak of are in agreement with God’s word.
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- Christian Symbolism in the Breastplate of Judgment
- Jesus Christ’s Appearances in the Old Testament part 1 and part 2
- Notes and Observations on the Book of Revelation
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Jacqui
/ March 3, 2007Read your blog on ‘Christians arn’t superior….’ Wonderful post. The more the words of God are read the deeper the truths. AMEN and AMEN “I am that I am”. Thank you for this xx Jacqui xx
Joe DeChristofaro
/ May 14, 2007Hello Harry,
(sorry I think I sent this in wrong section – sending again)
I read some of your topics here and am blessed by some of your words and wisdom in some of the topics.
My brother and I just came out of an institutional church of 15yrs. We tithed and gave to bldg pograms and offerings. We now believe more in early church set up, small groups, more family oriented rather than a big church controlled by a pastor with a vision.
Anyway, our pastor is banning us from the church, he does not want us to mingle with all our old friends, etc, due to that it might “confuse” them. He is trying to protect his sheep type of thing. We don’t even care to go anymore, that is not the point. But just the fact he telling us to stay away, etc.
Anyway, we both gave combined in 15 yrs all tithe and bldg prog and offerings over $250k.
We now feel we want to ask for “some” of the money back, especially bldg prgrams and some tithes, since we dont believe in the tithe anymore.
What is your opinion on this? As far as I’m concerned, we gave into something we now no longer believe in, and they used it for their own materialism, and building their kingdom, and going on vacations.
I want to watch against coveteousness. but dont you think we deserve at least some of the $ back. At least the bldg program offerings which amount to about $100k alone?
Also, the fact he is saying we are not allowed there. My view is, then I have a stake in “your” church, so give me my money back!
What do you think?
Searching for wisdom on this and right thing to do, thanks, Joe D
harryagaylord
/ May 14, 2007Don’t ask for your money back. Let God deal with your former church in the way he sees fit. God is able to provide much more for you to replace what you think you wasted on your former church. Suffer the wrong and thank God you have been delivered out of the midst of people who didn’t have a genuine love for you or God. I’ve been in a similar situation before and once I left I was so happy God had revealed his truth to me that I wasn’t even thinking about the money. Maybe you should read 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 and gather what wisdom you can from it. I know what they did hurt you deeply, but forgive them and look forward to what God has for you in the future.
cwgo
/ August 10, 2007Been reading your blog. Love it. I just started one too. I’d appreciate your comment on my articles. Thanks.
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Virginia
/ February 19, 2008found your site looking for material for a sermon i have to do on sunday at the jail, your site is great, very interesting.
LENA
/ April 16, 2009harryagaylord I am doing some research on the stones and found your artical on the breastplate very helpful. I am researching the foundation stones in the New Jerusalem and was wondering if perhaps you have any information that you might be able to pass on to me. I would appriciate it.
If anyone has anything please any help would be greatly appriciated.
harryagaylord
/ April 16, 2009LENA,
You might want to try the following two sources:
The Book of Revelation: (an Exposition) by Kevin J. Conner published in 2001
Stones of the Bible by Stephen E. Pierce published in 2006
LENA
/ April 17, 2009Thank you, I will try and find the books.
Allison
/ March 1, 2010Hello Harry,
I am a Christian who was just called back to the Savior about 6 weeks ago now.
I am thankful for your help and guidance at this time as I get back into the Bible, for it has been many years, and I am indeed need of help!
My question to you today is this. My family and I have a big vacation planned the first week of May. We are to go on a cruise to the Caribbean in celebration of my Daughters and Son-in-law’s 10th anniversary. I must travel on Saturday, and get on the ship on Sunday and my concern is keeping the Sabbath. I am alone presently in this concern, for none of my family are saved. There is a chapel on board, and of course my Bible will be with. I am praying on this, and am asking for guidance. Do you think I am doing wrong by traveling on Saturday and Sunday? I haven’t been to a church yet here, I am looking to find one. These plans were made long ago, and I really feel we may not have future trips like this because I really believe we don’t have much time here on this earth that will be as it is now. Don’t think I haven’t given thought to all that is taking place in the world now, and even traveling to these places are giving me pause now, but really I have given myself over completely this time, and Thy Will Be Done.
Anyway, thanks for being here for people like me. God Bless you
harryagaylord
/ March 1, 2010Allison,
As long as you are devoted to the Lord, I don’t think you have to be overly-concerned about religious rituals. We have freedom in Christ from trying to keep laws like what day we should worship on. With regard to observing days like the sabbath, Paul tells us in Romans 14 “Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.”
So you are God’s servant and no one has the right to judge you about what day to worship on. Besides, God is omnipresent and you can worship him right on the cruise where you’ll be. Jesus fulfilled the whole law on our behalf including sabbaths, “Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:” [Colossians 2:16]
Worshipping the Lord, now that you’re in Christ, is a 24/7 lifestyle and is not about a time or place. So enjoy your family, enjoy your cruise, and enjoy your devotional time meditating on God’s word while you’re on the cruise! God bless you.
Allison
/ March 1, 2010Thank you Harry for clarifying this to me.
I feel like worship all the day and night these days as I have a lot to catch up with my Lord.
Praise Jesus!
Nate Johnson
/ March 21, 2012what an awesome historical fact about Einstein & Hubble? wow I am very interested in apologetics and have some friends who are agnostic. is it possible to get Sun & Shield via email regularly?
Harry A. Gaylord
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