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WHO'S THERE?

4/24/2012

 
A game we play with our grandchildren are the KNOCK-KNOCK jokes which require the question: Who’s there?  The answer is always short and sweet like “boo”.  The person answering the knock then asks:  “boo” who?  In this version the person who knocked then asks: what are you crying about? Asking the “who’s there?” question sets the stage for the spoof on words for knock-knock jokes.

Asking “who’s there?”  is a necessary  question before many types of doors are opened.  Whether a dorm room door, an office door, or a bedroom door,  knowing who wants to enter is important before we swing the door wide open and invite them in.

Sports also require an answer to the question “who’s there?”.  Knowing our competition and how they will attack our best game is vital.  Unexpected maneuvers can wipe out any hope for a good game, let alone the possibility of a win.

Knowing who is knocking at the doors of our lives is not only vital to our game but necessary in order to finish strong.

           THE FIRST STEP ON THE WAY TO VICTORY IS TO RECOGNIZE THE ENEMY

When something or someone seeks to enter the door our life, here is the routine as outlined God's Word:

ASK THE QUESTION:  Who’s there? The devil will not reveal his name – he may just ride along with someone whose name we recognize.

                                Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls
                           around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

                                                                          1 Peter 5:8 NLT

IDENTIFY THE VISITOR:  Is it a roaring lion positioned to destroy - someone who brings wrong   attitudes, actions or outcomes into our life?  Evil disguises itself.

IF EVIL IS SUSPECTED:  DENY ENTRY

                                                   Resist him, standing firm in the faith. 
                                                                         
I Peter 5:9 NLT

CLOSE THE DOOR:  When we re-establish “Whose” we are the door is closed and locked preventing re-entry.  

             Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
                                                                         
James 4:7 NIV

Blessings…as you investigate the knocks at your life's door.

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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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