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First, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Lynette Eason and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Countdown" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.   “Countdown”, the latest novel by Lynette Eason, and the 4 th (and final) offering in her Extreme Measures series, is a fast-paced, suspenseful, and entertaining read.   Flight paramedic Raina Price has been running from her past, watching her back for a long time.   US Marshall Vince Corelli has vowed to protect her at all costs.   These two travel the country as Raina’s past unravels and several attempts on her life are made. This is a suspenseful, engaging book that highlights the importance of God and His sovereignty.   It also showcases the importance of family and friendship.   I definitely consider the time spent reading “Countdown” as time well spent.

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Praise the Lord for (Psalm 150:1-2) Principle:   God is worthy of all praise. 2.Praise the Lord with (Psalm 150:3-5) Principle:   Everything can be used to praise the Lord. 3.Praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6) Principle:   Just praise Him!   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK All things live to praise the Lord.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.For what are you praising the Lord? 2.With what are you praising the Lord?...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.prayer Moses moG; L you been dwelling place throughout all generations(Ps 90:1) 2.before mts born or you brought forth whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you G(Ps 90:2) 3.you turn ppl back dust, saying, “Return to dust you mortals.”(Ps 90:3) 4.a thous yrs in your sight like a day, or like a watch in the night(Ps 90:4) 5.you sweep ppl away in sleep of death – they like new grass in morning(Ps 90:5) 6.in morning springs up, by evening is dry and withered(Ps 90:6)   7.we consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation(Ps 90:7) 8.you set our iniquities before you, our secret sins(Ps 90:8) 9.all our days pass under your wrath;we finish our years with a moan(Ps 90:9) 10.our days may come to 70 yrs or 80, if strength endures;best are but trouble/sorrow(Ps 90:10) 11.if only we knew power of your anger! Your wrath=as great as fear that is your due(Ps 90:11)   12.t...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.The prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:1-15) Principle:   Earthly prosperity is temporary. 2.It is good to be near God (Psalm 73:16-28) Principle:   Spending time with God reveals Truth.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): The claims of the wicked and the strength of God.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK The Sovereign God has the last word, no matter what people claim.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.What needs to change in your heart and mind to remove worldly envy? 2.Where is God awakening you to...

Today, we’re looking at Psalm 6.  This highly emotional psalm expresses fear, anguish, exhaustion, sorrow, joy, and hope.  Ultimately, these verses are about Deliverance .  David asks for mercy and the Lord accepts his prayer.   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know God hears and responds to the prayers of His children.   Holy Father, teach us something new today.   Open our eyes to see Your righteous character.   Teach us to be like Jesus.   It’s in His name I ask this. Amen.   Our text is divided into two parts, today: 1. Lord, do not rebuke me; have mercy (Psalm 6:1-7) 2. The Lord has heard my cry (Psalm 6:8-10)   Let’s dive right in to this amazing psalm.   Read Psalm 6:1-7 .   This is a song written by David.   It would be accompanied by stringed instruments.   Sheminith refers to the lowest note sung by men’s voices, so I hear this as a deep, gutteral plea...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Lord, do not rebuke me; have mercy (Psalm 6:1-7) Principle:   We can express our deepest fears and anguish to God in prayer. 2.The Lord has heard my cry (Psalm 6:8-10) Principle:   The Lord hears when we call out to Him.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): David asks for mercy and the Lord accepts His prayer.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK God hears and responds to the prayers of His children.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.How has salvation delivered you from God’s anger and wrath?   Where a...

Have you ever wished harm on someone?  Have you ever wanted to see someone “get their come-uppance”?  Have you noticed that you desire mercy for yourself and justice for your “enemies”?   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 137.   These 9 verses are about Torment and Vengeance .   In this psalm, we see Israel wept, and was happy over Babylon’s doom.   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know Vengeance belongs to the Lord, regardless of our torment.   Father-God, we pray in Jesus’ name that You will speak to us through this psalm today.   Help us to see that You are always worthy of praise.   But that You also have very big shoulders and can handle our complaints. Amen.   Our text is divided into two parts, today: 1.By the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept (Psalm 137:1-6) 2.Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction (Psalm 137:7-9)   Let’s get right into this teaching.   Read Psalm 1...