Language Fluency

Can Two Walk Together Except They Be Agreed

© 2004 Debbie Turner Chavers

Amos 3:3

Are we fluent in the language of life? or death?

What language do we speak day to day?

What is our native tongue?

Are we fluent? 

There is a God given tongue for each one of us.

We are anointed to think and speak life and not agree with death.

The promise of John 10:10 shows us clearly what the author and finisher of our faith would have us be fluent in and it is the language of life.

John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Heavenly language agrees with God and as a born again child of God your native tongue has become His Living Word.

If we allow ourselves to be tutored under a false hope we will have a cruel accent and live a life that dishonors the good that God has done within us.

God would have us set apart in all areas. We are in the world but citizens of Gods kingdom. 

What language do you speak? 

As with any tongue you can practice by studying and speaking until you become well versed.

Tongues are our prayer language but consider our daily speaking to a lost and dying world as a kingdom kid.

Amos 3:3 states that two cannot walk together unless they be agreed.

So seriously consider facts.

If you eat the news, the negative and your own opinion daily, the fruit that is produced will be death. 

Eating the Word of God acts as fertilizer to mature the fruit of the Spirit that is developing within you. (Read Galatians 5)

As you focus on the pure and lovely our native tongue in the kingdom is developed in clarity and consistency. Living Word begins to break down walls that imprison peoples mind, heart, and soul. 

In nature we prune and fertilize what we want to see mature and bring forth fruit.

Therefore cut off your constant exposure to the toxins of the world. 

In our daily life we apply the principle of John 10:10.

This principle does not bow in preference to age or nationality, the result is the same for all. 

Life unto life. 

Death unto death.

Daily we can practice the language of life. 

This language is available to all. 

What language will you learn.? 

What language will you become proficient in through practice? 

There is life and death in the power of your tongue. 

Become fluent in speaking life.

Jesus Christ came to Earth to give you life and that more abundantly. 

Agree with Him. 

Speak life, think on those things which are pure,lovely and of good report.

His Word has gone out into all the world. 

His Word will not return void.

Amen.

~Debbie

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Submission Disqualifies Division

Word Buoys-Life Preservers

© 2015 Debbie Turner Chavers

A religious spirit and a spirit of rebellion are in the children of disobedience.

Their behavior will mimic what they worship: man’s tradition and self.

Child of God, Servant of God:

You can not serve God and mammon. 

You can not be a people pleaser.

The dilemma: 

As we navigate daily interactions with others we quickly conclude that all is not well relationally if we dare to voice truth.

God’s word in a lost and dying world is a life preserver. 

Yet most will decide to drown in a sea of despair with the life buoy right beside them offering safety and relief.

Redeemed child of God:

Speak truth, throw the life line.

Misplaced desire:

Our desire for human love and acceptance easily silences our witness of God’s redemptive plan in our world, our family and our sphere of influence.

A desire to fit in is a spirit of bondage that makes you ineffective, unable to do that which your redeemed man desires to do.

This desire to fit in becomes a cord which entangles you and will prompt you to do that which you hate: hiding.

Your action cloaks or attempts to hide His light within you.

Our heart is well aware of its double minded state and the fact that its carnal nature is at war with the Spirit of God within us.

Therefore:

Our spirit must stay attuned to pleasing the Spirit of God within us. 

This tuning will turn us to doing God’s will not your own.

The war within us seeks to separate us from our true call of obedience to Christ Jesus. 

If we choose not to tune and turn:

Our witness when we refuse to stand for TRUTH will present

 a warped mirror of Christ to others.

We are to mirror Christ not the individual.

Let them see Christ in you, not an idolatrous view of themself.

Be aware:

When you feed your flesh your spirit wanes. 

Fire within you is fed by the oxygen of the Holy Spirit. 

The breath of God.

Give place. 

Give first place to God.

You have been redeemed. 

You have been bought with a blood fulfilled covenant. 

Our allegiance and first call is to serve the LORD. 

~Debbie Turner Chavers

🌻Seed sowing to the glory of God.

You are loved.🌻

Study Opportunity:

Luke 16:13

Roman’s 8:15

Roman’s 8:7

James 1:8

James 4:4

James 4:7

James 4:8

1Peter 5:5

Ephesians 2:2

Roman’s 7

🚫DO NOT quietly live

your faith in Jesus Christ.

Your #voice is needed.

Your #action is warranted.

Stay or go.

BUT DO NOT be silent.

~Debbie🌻

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Watercolor For Sale “Olive with Tomatoes” to Benefit Adoption Aid

Olive with Tomatoes

© 2025 Debbie Turner Chavers

The watercolor painting is 4 x 6 inches on cold press paper. 

All proceeds for this painting are to benefit adoption aid.

The price is $55.55 plus postage.

If you are interested in purchasing Olive with Tomatoes you can contact the Studio email at 

studioonepenny@gmail.com  to arrange payment and shipping details.

***Olive and Tomatoes is a 4 x 6 inch painting for sale at Studio One Penny.

My signature is long so I sign my smaller paintings with DtC on the front as not to draw attention away from the scene and my regular signature is signed on the back of my paintings.

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The name Studio One Penny was chosen as I prayed about being able to help more outreaches financially. It is a gift to be able to help and I realized that I could use my gift of painting effectively in this particular way.  Each one of us have been called and the Lord has gifted each one of us with the ability to help in his vineyard.

It is never too late to help.

~DtC

Debbie Turner Chavers

As Matthew 20:1-16 records there were 5 times

1. Early in the morning

2. The third hour

3. The sixth hour

4. The ninth hour

5. The eleventh hour

Matthew 20:1-16

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,

And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.

Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.

And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.

But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.

But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?

Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Poetry: Spun Free

I ran across the field

Rejoicing in the light

As all the spiders took flight

Caught on the wind 

webs tendriled and pulled 

the spiders to earth again

Whilst I gathered dreams

And spun with delight

~DtC

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In Remembrance

For The Joy Set Before Him

© 2019 Debbie Turner Chavers

Water-man Series

Hebrews 12:2  

“In Remembrance of Me” Jesus said. This taking of the Cup and Bread. Our memory holds him, our tongue tastes. He gathered them to give the memory of this gift. The gift of God’s love for us.
God has prepared everything and everyone. Each step Christ took tells a story of how and why it is as it is.
Even before the gathering for Passover, “The Last Supper,” Christ sent them to prepare the gathering of sons and daughters. Judas Iscariot was there also.
At church gatherings, the coming together, there is usually a Judas present there as well.
Jesus knew that, knows this.
The betrayer would attempt to have all eyes on himself. He still holds the bag. His love of money, fame and recognition is still present.
Do not fail to gather together. Every Judas soon removes himself.

~ Debbie

Luke 22:19  And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Luke 22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Luke 22:21 But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

Luke 22:22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!






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Persevere, Slow and Steady

Fishing Vessel

© Debbie Turner Chavers

God honors His word and I know He will speak particularly to you through His Word.
Ask the Lord and receive clarification for prayer and things concerning you.
God will direct your path, your plans, and your prayers.
I asked the Lord some questions concerning path, plan, and prayer and was told by the Holy Spirit this admonition, "Slow and Steady."
He reminded me to remember the storm at sea when Jesus was "in" the boat.
Jesus said "Peace, be still" as the waves and wind raged.
We are to say what He said.
Our prayers are repeats of the Word of God.
God honors His Word.
His Word will not return void.

Read
Mark 4:37-41.
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?


Read Mark 5:1-20 to gain clarity as Jesus advanced toward delivering the one being tormented.
The demonic.
I am sure there was at least one who prayed for the one possessed with an unclean spirit.
More than likely, more than one prayed for him.

The storm before the deliverance was fierce BUT no match for Jesus, the Prince of Peace. 

Remember Jesus and the disciples were headed to the country of the Gadarenes.
Regardless of the time or place, remember Jesus is in the Boat. And yes, He cares for you and is able to deliver the one with the unclean spirit.
The goal of the storm and the associated chaos is to sink the boat, aka. YOU.
Your prayers, your path, your footsteps that are ordered by the Lord are part of His plan for you as a chosen child of God.
Do not give up. Do not give in.
Remember the one with the Legion.
The one waiting for deliverance and his call to go and tell as a Delivered one.

Remember, persevere,slow and steady.
We are in His peace, for He is in us and Jesus is the Prince of Peace.
So...slow and steady.
Moving as God directs by His Word through the Holy Spirit.
Be still when directed.
Peaceful and peace filled.


My husband has a saying about warfare and soldiers which the Holy Spirit expounded to me many mornings ago.
About friends aka fellow soldiers who are in the fox hole with you as the battle rages.
The Holy Spirit used Tim's analogy to show me a truth.
The Holy Spirit said no soldier would enter the battle without his armor on in the field,  whether he was trenched in .. ie in the foxhole or walking about.
For such is natural mans war.
The man and woman of God must put on the Armor that was issued and stay dressed in it.
Are we spiritually armored as listed in Ephesians 6?
Indeed, the armor has been issued, but are we dressed on purpose in the armor received?

If not, then the foxhole is but a rabbit hole.
WE are NOT rabbits.

We are the Redeemed of the LORD
And
We SAY so.

In Jesus name
Amen.

~Debbie


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Everything

Genesis Chapter 1-2, And God Said, Let There Be
© 2004 Debbie Turner Chavers
Art Parable

The majority of people do not realize the importance of their daily actions.
Therefore a spirit of excellence can be diminished by a lack of knowledge.
The knowledge, that we were created for purpose.
That our destiny and purpose is eternal.
Do not allow a misled or poor mindset to rob you of the benefit of living your life with excellence.
We need to see ourselves and our daily walk in this world as important.
I want to remind you and encourage you to post this reminder somewhere where it becomes settled in your heart and mind.
I have painted it on a small decorative plaque on display in my kitchen.

Remember everything you do today is important and makes an eternal difference. 
  
You are loved and were born for such a time as this.
God does not make mistakes.
His ways are perfect and planned.
You were part of His plan.  Psalm 139

Everything done or not done has eternal consequences.
If you keep this in mind as you live your daily life you will begin to see the smallest things
connect to a life well lived.

Practical example...dirty dishes.
Dirty dishes can be a sign that there was nourishment provided and eaten.
The cleaning up gives you an opportunity to show another the value of taking care of what has been provided by God.
The putting away of the dishes shows a sense of order to those watching your actions.

Each action we take is an opportunity to do what we do as unto the LORD, with purpose and excellence.

Our spirit man thrives with order.
God made us in His image and He has order and purpose as He creates.
Read Genesis 1and 2 for an example.

I am asking you, as well as myself to be thoughtful and thankful.
To remember...to think on...
Everything you do today is important and makes an eternal difference.

~Debbie




* This is a repost from my journal/blog entry in June 2015 from http://wordparables.com

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The Safety Pin

The Safety Pin

© 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers

At times, small issues can seem enormous. Life and other people can seem petty.
When this occurs, an adjustment of attitude, some sort of mental hug is in order.

My first inclination during dry spells is to retreat. To spend time alone, or with my husband.
Avoiding contact with others, until I can see the positive in people once again with God's help.
But last week God had a different plan and did not wait long to share it with me by allowing my button to fall off my pants!

This was one of those times in life when my glass was not half empty or half full.
IT WAS JUST EMPTY!! 

I needed encouragement, a mental hug. A renewal.
My hug came through the gift of a safety pin.

After a hectic start on my first full day of vacation, the last thing I needed was a button to fall off my pants! Or so I thought.
This small aggravation left me exposed in my clothing choice and in attitude.
After packing for vacation what would have sufficed for almost any occasion, I still lacked a sewing kit or a safety pin.
What to do now?

My answer came as I approached the sink in the store bathroom to wash my hands.
As I came near the sink, I heard and saw a woman muttering and fussing to no one in general. She stood at the sink watching me in the mirror as I approached.
Noticing that I was still being watched, I explained briefly, that my button had fallen off as I stooped to retrieve it from the floor. She said nothing in return.

Momentarily, I paused to smile at her and turned to leave when I heard her mutter something in my direction.
"Here" she said abruptly, as she extended her hand toward me.
She was offering me a bent safety pin which had seen better days.

It was a small, silver, safety pin.
Yet it appeared jewel like, extended in the hand of a stranger. Just what I needed.
She appeared embarrassed by her offer of help and awkwardly returned my joyful hug as I thanked her.
She smiled and gave me a firm hug back..... no longer muttering.

I had a great vacation with many blessings but the gift of the safety pin is definitely a memory I will treasure.
The act of kindness to a stranger from a stranger helped restore more than my gaping waistband, it helped pin back together my bruised desire to be an encouragement and help others.
From the smallest gift, we can encourage one another to press on. Do not doubt your ability or your gifts to make a difference today.

Being held together by His Love,
~Debbie 

Repost from my Word Parables  blog © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers 

Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 

2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

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Treasure

Window of Opportunity

© Debbie Turner Chavers

I love to search for treasure. I may find a sweet treasure in a most unexpected way. Revealed at times in the midst of castaway piles of the past. Not everyone wants to recycle, reuse, or repurpose.
New is perfect. I too have seasons of that thought.
But there are memories of times gone by that draw us to theses objects, things that might be scruffy, a bit battered, but once were loved.
I love certain old toys because they remind me of the sweet and gentle times with my babies. There is a shared joy with my family and their children as we reminisce of times shared from their childhood. From toy trucks, tea sets, pick up sticks, and the like, we have a common goal to pass on those treasured times.
It has become a lovely past time to find these treasures from our pasts and laugh and share a bit of family history with a newer family member.
We are building and emotionally weaving together the fabric of a new generation as we weave our story.
There are also bittersweet memories of those who are gone and things missing that even a web search can not bring back.

So as the New Year approaches, look carefully at your discard pile in life.
Consider..is there still treasure there?

~Debbie


Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven:





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Adopt: A Home For Timmy

Timmy

Picture taken from Rich Faith Rising blog

Today I want to encourage someone to adopt Timmy. Timmy is a 12 year old young man who has an excellent attitude and an interest in art and life. In China a child must be adopted before the age of 14.
Timmy's Chinese name is Taotao and he needs a forever home now. There are funds available to help toward the cost of adoption for Timmy. There is a $5,000 grant available from the Baobei Foundation and $2,000 from the Jeff Knipe family.
When Timmy was asked if he wanted a permanent family, he replied "I would love too but one has not shown up yet."
Is this child yours? Is he the child that is missing at your family table? If he is, he is waiting. Don't start dinner without him.

Those who have worked with Timmy and have helped him are amazed at his perseverance and wonderful attitude.
*Timmy was born in 2003 in the Hunan Providence. He was abandoned shortly after he was born and has lived at a welfare center called Spring Service Center Sunbird Home in HengYang City (湖南省衡阳市春天服务中心太阳鸟之家ICC)  his entire life.
In 2015 Timmy became ill and was diagnosed with a large brain tumor. Since that time he has been operated on to remove the tumor and has regained his many of his gross and fine motor skills. He has re-learned how to walk and talk, functions which were damaged by the tumor. He is now walking around unassisted and he has re-learned how to feed himself, speak in complete sentences, and read and write Chinese well.

Timmy (Taotao)

Timmy's artwork

Picture taken from Olivia's Place blog entry

I am putting the links with more information about Timmy from where I read about him a few days ago. Click on to two links listed to be taken to those pages.

Rich Faith Rising website. Questions about Timmy? Contact Jen via email: cjavellaneda@gmail.com

Olivia's Place Questions about Timmy? Contact Laura via email: laurajeanlofy@gmail.com


Another bit from the Baobei Foundation about Timmy from Feb. 2015

ASTOUNDING! - At Baobei we have seen time and again how genuine love and care can be a critical part of the healing process and can lead to miraculous results. Even so, we continue to be astounded anew every time we see this in action. Shanghai native, Alicia, and her mother spent their Chinese New Year holiday lavishing motherly and grandmotherly care on Taotao and gently supporting him through post-surgical therapy. You may remember only one month ago Taotao was on the verge of death, and only two and a half weeks ago Taotao was largely unresponsive and immobile after removal of a large brain tumor. Now, after ample doses of encouragement, lots of gentle nudging, and endless reading sessions by Alicia, her mom, and other volunteers, Taotao has flourished emotionally and regained much of his gross and fine motor skills. He is now feeding himself, speaking in complete sentences, reading and writing Chinese again, walking around unassisted, and laughing and joking every chance he gets. He has also discovered a new interest--Chinese weiqi.  We have lots to learn from this good-natured, courageous, cooperative, fun-loving, humorous and positive boy who says at each stage of his recovery, "Let me try. I need to challenge myself." Thank you to Alicia, her mom, Liz, Jessica, Jeannette, Brooke, Jingyi, Thomas, Michael and the many other volunteers who have been part of Taotao's remarkable recovery.

Timmy playing Weiqi

Feb. 2015

Picture taken from 

Baobei Foundation website

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