Ever have a day when things were just crummy? One thing after another .....then it dawned on me. Haven't been in the Word for 2 days....perfect timing for the rotten scoundrel to start moving in. Ever happen to you?Just proves to me how important that daily time with Him is. Well I'll show that stinkin' villain....it won't be 3 days I can tell you for sure! 1 Peter 5:8 : "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."

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