Category Archives: hope

WRINKLES

Each day seems to bring a new line into my face.  With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune.  I prefer to refer to my wrinkles as laugh lines, because … Continue reading

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COME QUICKLY, LORD, JESUS!

Lord, the signs of the end times are swirling all around me. Some of the prophesies are unfolding right before my eyes. It would be easy to believe that the final judgement is coming soon. Those who trust in you … Continue reading

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GOD’S LOVE

In love a man was given breath and flesh and blood and bones, A creature fashioned by God’s perfect hand. It soon became apparent that he shouldn’t walk alone, So God created woman from the rib of that first man. … Continue reading

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LOST BUT FOUND

Some of the hardest lessons we learn are through experience, but as parents it’s difficult for us to allow that to happen to our children.  We want to protect them from the world.  We want them to have it easier than … Continue reading

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ARE TIMES REALLY CHANGING?

It would be easy to sit here in my old age and ponder the demise of today’s youth, but I find it really hard to do that.  I could expound on the differences of kids in my day and the ones … Continue reading

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WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE

Each of us faces struggles in our lives.  It might be something as simple as getting out of bed each day or as difficult as contemplating a life threatening disease.  Each of our earthly problems might seem monumental at the … Continue reading

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BUMPS IN THE ROAD

Most days we hope that things might go better than the day before.  When you’ve had a string of difficulties, you soon become disheartened.  When days turn into weeks,  months and years your disappointment can turn into bitterness and you eventually … Continue reading

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YOU AREN’T A FAILURE!

The play, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” epitomizes Charlie’s low self -esteem.  In fact, Lucy tells him that his face exudes failure.  Charlie’s response was, “It’s hard on a face when it has failure written all over it.” How many times … Continue reading

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PUT ON A HAPPY FACE

It seems to me that the world has forgotten how to smile lately. It might be because of all the ugliness we’re exposed to on a daily basis. It could be that hatred, inhumanity, fear, poverty, loss and all the … Continue reading

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THE WILD FRONTIER

Picture a time where guns were a part of your daily apparel – where they were used to put food on the table, go to war and defend yourself.  Now think about the outlaw who used his guns to terrorize the community – to hold up … Continue reading

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NATIONAL FRUITCAKE TOSS DAY

That poor old fruitcake has been sitting in a box for over a month now. You can’t bear to throw it away, because someone has put a lot of effort into making it.  Today is your chance. Where else, but in America, … Continue reading

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MOVE ON

To many, New Year’s Eve is a time for a do-over.  We all have things we want to change or make better in the future.  In fact, every day should really be considered an opportunity to begin fresh. Why wait until … Continue reading

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OUT OF THE DARKNESS

Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our sinfulness, through the wickedness of life Through the deepest, darkest pits of hell and the helplessness we feel – Comes a single … Continue reading

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REGRETS

The song, “My Way,” made famous by Frank Sinatra, became a huge success and was a statement of what his life was all about.  It started out, “Regrets, I’ve had a few …”  OK, a few maybe, but I doubt it.  … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT MY FAULT!

We have become a generation of blame gamers.  Of course, blaming someone else for our actions isn’t new, but it seems to be making a huge comeback.  I used to have a computer that would exclaim, “It’s not my fault” whenever … Continue reading

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Ten New Year’s Resolutions

So …. Three days until you and I will change the way we live. We will begin another diet – cut down on using electronic devices – spend more quality time with spouse or children – cut out some addictive … Continue reading

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VALUE EACH DAY

Soon the year will be ending and we’ll be thinking of things that we’d like to change next year.  S0me of us have issues with our weight and want to get back into shape – some have habits that have … Continue reading

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We are a Christian nation

During the nine months since starting this blog I have found an amazing group of fellow believers in Jesus, Christ our Savior. It warms my heart to know that there are so many Christians out there. Somehow the media has … Continue reading

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DO NOT BE AFRAID!

How many times have we told this to our children?  How many times have we been told to reach out to someone other than ourselves when things are tough?  Life isn’t easy. We face all kinds or trouble from the … Continue reading

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SWEET JESUS

You came to a world filled with darkness and sin. You loved us devoutly without and within. Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Sweet Jesus, Your Son came and died for us all. You took away sadness … Continue reading

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