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
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- Notes and Observations on the Book of Revelation
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March 3, 2007 at 8:45 am |
Read 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
May 14, 2007 at 1:42 pm |
Hello 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
May 14, 2007 at 5:19 pm |
Don’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.
August 10, 2007 at 5:47 pm |
Been reading your blog. Love it. I just started one too. I’d appreciate your comment on my articles. Thanks.
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February 19, 2008 at 7:28 pm |
found your site looking for material for a sermon i have to do on sunday at the jail, your site is great, very interesting.
April 16, 2009 at 5:43 am |
harryagaylord 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.
April 16, 2009 at 7:27 pm |
LENA,
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
April 17, 2009 at 1:41 am |
Thank you, I will try and find the books.