Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Faith “I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have taken heed of my adversities, and have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place.” Psalms 31:7-8 NRSV It’s Forgiveness Thursday! It’s a great time to forgive others…Read more »
A friend of mine recently lost her mother. It has been difficult for her. Not only does she need encouragement, she needs help with housework and her kids . . .
Posted by in Blessings, Challenge, Christian Living, Faith, Stress “But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool. For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:12-14 NIV It’s…Read more »
Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Faith, Gods word for me today This morning I was reading Mark Chapter 4. Jesus tells a parable about a seed being planted on different types of soil. He follows it up with the explanation. If the seed is God’s word, where and the conditions the seed is planted determine the outcome. Some will be easily influenced by Satan and the seed will not grow. Others will give up when things get bad. Other people will let worldly things get in the way of the seed’s growth. Finally, there will be some that will nurture the seed, have faith, study and spread it exponentially.
Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Faith, Grandma, Peace Christmas Eve is only three days away and I’m cuddled under a blanket with a warm cup of coffee. Sitting here surrounded by my pets, I’m making a mental list of things that need to be done. It will be a busy week with many great moments. Yet, my mind drifts and my focus blurs as I recall years gone by and Christmas celebrations in my life.
Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Random acts of kindness “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;” Colossians 1:10-11 KJV Isn’t it great to wake up and realize it’s Friday! I woke…Read more »
Posted by in Blessings, Caring, Christian Living, Do what's right, Faith, Gratitude After my colleague agreed, she wound up driving to another town to take the niece’s friend home. Rather than becoming angry, she made conversation with the young man, who was 17 and supporting his entire family. The young man was working and attending high school. He was excited to share that he will be the first person in his family to graduate from high school . . .
Posted by in Christian Living, Faith, Gratitude, PTSD, storm “He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.”Psalms 107:29 KJV Happy Tuesday! I woke up this morning to stormy weather and tornadoes in the area. It’s only been a little over a year since Hurricane Michael devastated our community, and I’m noticing the people in my life are a…Read more »
Posted by in Christian Living, Faith, happiness, Inward beauty, Love, Love others “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” 1 John 4:11 KJV Happy Tuesday! One of the things I’m going to work on today is loving the people that get on my nerves. Is this a pride issue? Yes! Have you ever felt like you are minding your own businesses…Read more »
Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Faith, Forgiveness “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 NIV Happy Thursday! It’s a rainy day, but the sun is shining within me. Have you ever felt like your heart was hard from bad circumstances and rumors? In my…Read more »
