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08/15/2025

08/15/2025

AND THEN THE SUN CAME OUT....praise the Lord saints and HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY! It is a beautiful, sun-shiny day outside my window here on the Ranch. Gonna be hott(er) but I'll take it! I need some sunshine in my life....amen? AMEN! Don't forget Friday Night Worship tonight at 7p in the cafe here at Calvary Chapel of Lexington. Kickoff is at 7pm with worship by song, then we worship by studying God's Word. Tonight's teacher is our very own Pastor Stephen Mattier...YOU WON'T WANNA MISS THIS ONE! After the last song we worship in fellowship with SNACKY CAKES from Panera Bread! A great way to start your weekend in God's Word🙏 On to Proverbs 15:

Pastor Steve is a master "wordsmith". What I mean is when he speaks, he is very clear and to the point and always uses scripture to back up his point(s). I, on the other hand, sometimes get excited and just start rambling and talking all crazy. I know, hard to believe...right? LOL😆As my discipler, Pastor Steve teaches me to think before I speak and articulate my thoughts in complete sentences. I'm a work in progress!👍

Proverbs 15:2, "The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness."

This Proverb emphasizes the difference between wise and foolish speech, teaching that a wise person uses knowledge to edify and persuade, while a fool's words are often reckless and harmful. The verse suggests that the way I speak reveals my character and understanding of wisdom. Jesus' own words from Matthew 12:34,".... For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of ." How I talk shows what is in my heart! Which verse speaks to you today? I pray you have a BLESS-ED Friyay in the name of Jesus Christ our Teacher & Friend! And remember, if you can't make it in person tonight 😵We'll be streaming live here on Facebook!😁

Proverbs 15

New King James Version

A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 A [a]wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
But he who [b]receives correction is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise [c]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.

10 Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And he who hates correction will die.

11 Hell[d] and [e]Destruction are before the Lord;
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

12 A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

13 A merry heart makes a cheerful [f]countenance,
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 Better is a dinner of [g]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [h]discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And a word spoken [i]in due season, how good it is!

24 The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may turn away from [j]hell below.

25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones [k]healthy.

31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.

Footnotes
Proverbs 15:4 Lit. healing
Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 15:7 spread
Proverbs 15:11 Or Sheol
Proverbs 15:11 Heb. Abaddon
Proverbs 15:13 face
Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables
Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time
Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
Proverbs 15:30 Lit. fat

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08/14/2025

AND THEN IT STARTED RAINING AGAIN....A LOT outside my window here at the Ranch. Yesterday God gave us a break from the rain and a lil sunshine, however today He is watering us again. Gonna keep those temps low, so there's that, however please be careful if you have to drive out there bc Lord knows (me included) SC drivers are the worst...amen? AMEN! Enough about the weather...you know I'm no ________ ____....I just like to talk about the weather😉Rain or no rain I have decided to follow Jesus! No turning back....NO RURNING BACK! On to Proverbs 14:

The Bible acknowledges that sin can be appealing and enjoyable in the moment. (Hebrews 11:25)However, it also emphasizes that sin's consequences, both immediate and long-term, are detrimental. When I chose to go back to my sin a few years ago, yes, I got "high", however I couldn't enjoy myself like I once had. In truth....IT WAS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! God allowed me to come to the end of myself and was patiently waiting for me when I came running back home.

Proverbs 14:14, "The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, but a good man will be satisfied from above."

This Proverb highlights for me the different results of choosing a life of rebellion against God versus one of faithfulness. When I backslide, I choose to who turn away from God, I will experience the negative consequences of my choices, while when I remain faithful I will find CONTENTMENT and blessing from God. Now is my life all unicorns, cotton candy, and roses?? Most definitely NOT, however I am CONTENT IN MY LIFE WITH JESUS and He gives me daily Grace to overcome life's challenges....which verse speaks to you today? I pray you have a BLESS-ED Friday Eve in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior & Deliverer🙏

Proverbs 14

New King James Version

The Ways of Life and Death

1 The wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.

2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,
But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the [a]trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

5 A faithful witness does not lie,
But a false witness will utter lies.

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,
When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools mock at [b]sin,
But among the upright there is favor.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness,
And a stranger does not share its joy.

11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will flourish.

12 There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart may sorrow,
And the end of mirth may be grief.

14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways,
But a good man will be satisfied [c]from above.

15 The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps.
16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly,
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil will bow before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,
But [d]the rich has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins;
But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil?
But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.

23 In all labor there is profit,
But [e]idle chatter leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness [f]delivers souls,
But a deceitful witness speaks lies.

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is [g]impulsive exalts folly.

30 A sound heart is life to the body,
But envy is rottenness to the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But the righteous has a refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a [h]reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,
But his wrath is against him who causes shame.

Footnotes
Proverbs 14:4 manger or feed trough
Proverbs 14:9 Lit. guilt
Proverbs 14:14 Lit. from above himself
Proverbs 14:20 Lit. many are the lovers of the rich
Proverbs 14:23 Lit. talk of the lips
Proverbs 14:25 saves lives
Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
Proverbs 14:34 shame or disgrace

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08/13/2025

GOOOOOD MORNIN FB FAM & FOLLOWERS AND HAPPY HAPPY DAY OF THE HUMP😆Yes y'all, it IS Wednesday (SUPRISE!) and Wednesdays at Calvary Chapel of Lexington are all about feeding the sheep! It all begins at 6pm down in the Pavilion with Family Night Dinner hour. Tonight Pastor Travis is cooking up his famous Shepard's pie! After supper we wobble up the hill for Bible study in the sanctuary. I believe we will be in Psalms 73 tonight...LOVE THE PSALMS! And after the last song...don't rush to your car; WAIT THERE'S MORE! We have an ice SCREAM social out on the patio with Hagen Daaz ice cream served by your UTurn for Christ Phase One crew....NOW THAT'S HOW WE DO CHURCH! The sun is shining outside my window here at the Ranch. I think we're gonna touch 90 today for the first time in a while...but it IS August in South Cackalacki so we should expect it....right? But hey, I'm no miitio....metro....moto....WEATHER GUY! I just like to talk about the weather so ask your handheld device for a weather update in your area😁On to Proverbs 13:

When I came back to UTurn for Christ 3 years ago I was a lightweight. LOL. And not in "a good I tried Jenny Craig kinda way"! I WAS SHRUNK UP! Praise God we are blessed with much food and God always seems to provide a cook here at U-Turn😉In my 3+ years I've put on 40+ pounds!

Proverbs 13:25, "The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the stomach of the wicked shall be in want."

Now this Proverb isn't "just" talking about food: it highlights a contrast between the contentment I have when I am walking with Jesus and the unquenchable desires of my stinkin flesh. It suggests that my true satisfaction comes not from material possessions or endless pursuit of worldly things, but from my right relationship with Jesus Christ, which brings me inner peace and contentment. CONTENTMENT IS KEY TO MY HAPPINESS & JOY IN THIS LIFE....amen? AMEN! Which verse speaks to you today? I pray you have a BLESS-ED Wednesday in the name of Jesus Christ our Provider & Savior....AND I HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT THIS EVENING 🙏

Proverbs 13

New King James Version

Wisdom Loves Righteousness

1 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,
But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

5 A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;
And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
But the poor does not hear rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

10 By pride comes nothing but strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,
But he who gathers by labor will increase.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13 He who despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding [a]gains favor,
But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But a faithful ambassador brings health.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who [b]disdains correction,
But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

23 Much food is in the [c]fallow ground of the poor,
And for lack of justice there is [d]waste.

24 He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him [e]promptly.

25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,
But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

Footnotes
Proverbs 13:15 gives
Proverbs 13:18 Lit. ignores
Proverbs 13:23 uncultivated
Proverbs 13:23 Lit. what is swept away
Proverbs 13:24 early

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08/12/2025

I WON'T BE QUIET, MY GOD IS ALIVE! HOW CAN I KEEP IT INSIDE????

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08/12/2025

GOOOOOD MORNIN FB FAM & FOLLOWERS AND HAPPY HAPPY TUESDAAAAY! Another wet, muggy, & sticky day outside my window here at the Ranch. I prayed for cooler temperatures...PRAYER CHANGES THINGS! Amen? AMEN🙏Busy day yesterday here at UTurn headquarters, but not a "good" busy. I like when I'm busy processing guys IN not early OUTS. We have beds open in the bunkhouse. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call us at (803)951-2197; we'd love to tell you how we can help! On to Proverbs 12:

My mom & dad always told me be careful who I hang out with....little did they know that one day I would turn out to be "that" guy. Smh. However, looking back I can see a few friends or buddies in my past who were "influential" in starting me down the wrong path.

Proverbs 12:26, "The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray."

Good friends who support God's way of life can be a tremendous positive influence in my life. But friends whose actions and attitudes openly or subtly oppose God's truth can tear me down and lead me astray. Like the Apostle Paul says, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good morals." (1Cor 15:33) Which verse speaks to you today? I pray you have a BLESS-ED Tuesday ion the name of Jesus Christ our Friend & King!

Proverbs 12

New King James Version

The House of the Righteous Shall Stand

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.

2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.

3 A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.

4 An[a] excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 Better is the one who is [b]slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He who [c]tills his land will be satisfied with bread,
But he who follows [d]frivolity is devoid of [e]understanding.

12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will come through trouble.
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.

17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 No grave [f]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.

28 In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.

Footnotes
Proverbs 12:4 Lit. A wife of valor
Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed
Proverbs 12:11 works or cultivates
Proverbs 12:11 Lit. vain things
Proverbs 12:11 Lit. heart
Proverbs 12:21 harm

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08/12/2025

THANK YOU JESUS!!!!

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08/11/2025

GOOOOOOD MORNIN FB FAM & FOLLOWERS AND HAPPY HAPPY MONDAAAAY! Prayer warriors we NEED you🙏we had a rough weekend here on the Ranch. A few new(er) guys walked and 2 guys from Phase Two. It happens sometimes. Hate to see it, however the seeds of the gospel have been planted and we pray for the best for those guys. So we have plenty of open beds in the bunkhouse! If you or someone you know is struggling, call us at (803)951-2197. We'd love to talk to you about how we can help....On to Proverbs 11:

Money can't buy me happiness or a golden ticket to heaven. I have never been happier than these last few years faithfully walking with Jesus and I have had less money in my bank account than ever before! God provides for all of my needs and most of my wants...LIFE IS GOOD🙏Much better than when I had more money that's for sure....

Proverbs 11:4, "Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death."

Like the preacher man told me one time, "I've never seen a hearse pulling a UHaul!" Think about it, all that "stuff" is gonna burn. True happiness is found in family, friends, Jesus, good times & good memories.....MOST IMPORTANTLY MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST....amen? AMEN! Which verse speaks to you today? It is STEAMY LIKE A SAUNA outside my window here at the Ranch. Not hot but STICKY....terrible hair day 🙃Despite the bad hair, I pray you have a BLESS-ED day in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and King!

Proverbs 11

New King James Version

The Folly of Wickedness

1 Dishonest[a] scales are an abomination to the Lord,
But a [b]just weight is His delight.

2 When pride comes, then comes shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.

3 The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.
4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will [c]direct his way aright,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.

7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.
8 The righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who [d]is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15 He who is surety[e] for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates [f]being surety is secure.

16 A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.
17 The merciful man does good for his own soul,
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18 The wicked man does deceptive work,
But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
19 As righteousness leads to life,
So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
20 Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the blameless in their ways are His delight.
21 Though they join [g]forces, the wicked will not go unpunished;
But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.

22 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,
So is a lovely woman who lacks [h]discretion.

23 The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more;
And there is one who withholds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
25 The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.
26 The people will curse him who withholds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

27 He who earnestly seeks good [i]finds favor,
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.

28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like foliage.

29 He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who [j]wins souls is wise.

31 If the righteous will be [k]recompensed on the earth,
How much more the ungodly and the sinner.

Footnotes
Proverbs 11:1 deceptive
Proverbs 11:1 Lit. perfect stone
Proverbs 11:5 Or make smooth or straight
Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart
Proverbs 11:15 guaranty
Proverbs 11:15 those pledging guaranty, lit. those who strike hands
Proverbs 11:21 Lit. hand to hand
Proverbs 11:22 taste
Proverbs 11:27 Lit. seeks
Proverbs 11:30 Lit. takes, in the sense of brings, cf. 1 Sam. 16:11
Proverbs 11:31 rewarded

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