His mantra for us newbies to the concept of audit as a career was test and verify. Never assume. He promised us that assumptions would get us into trouble every time.
I was sold. The process of asking questions, gleaning answers and then testing and verifying the results fit my personality like a glove.
I was young, naive and trusting as I began my short career as an internal auditor for the Jack Eckerd Corporation. And I quickly proved the old adage true.
I adequately tested and verified that what my professor taught was truth.
“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Acts 17:11 NIV
One of my favorite passages in the Bible regards testing and verifying truth. The Berean Jews gladly received the apostle, Paul. But they didn’t just assume he was teaching truth. The Berean Jews listened, questioned, and verified Paul’s words according to the holy scriptures.
They did not assume!
I am always encouraged when I remember the Berean Jews. Still today we should not assume all teaching is truth.
May I encourage us all, you and me, to read our Bibles for ourselves. Know what God’s word teaches, and then listen, ask good questions with honor and in humility.
I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions.
I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words.
In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community.
My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love!
I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups.
I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith...
Bold feet, humble heart
Psalm 131 ~
Lisa
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I love that little snippet about the Berean believers! Test everything against Scripture!
Did I double-check each knot?
Is the load rigged right?
Even though we haven’t got
all the bloody night,
go and have another look;
give everything a practised eye,
for if it all comes off the hook,
someone might just die,
and I don’t want that on my head,
’cause it will drag on my whole life,
the accusatory tread
of bereaved kids and wife,
so, now, Mr. Foreman, chill,
and take your bribe… your-
Cnote bill
Eyes on Jesus and Shine 
I love that little snippet about the Berean believers! Test everything against Scripture!
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Did I double-check each knot?
Is the load rigged right?
Even though we haven’t got
all the bloody night,
go and have another look;
give everything a practised eye,
for if it all comes off the hook,
someone might just die,
and I don’t want that on my head,
’cause it will drag on my whole life,
the accusatory tread
of bereaved kids and wife,
so, now, Mr. Foreman, chill,
and take your bribe… your-
Cnote bill
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we do need to test what we hear for sure. FMF14
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