Category Archives: Hope for the hopeless
Weeds
A tangled snare begins quite small, but quickly grows either into a thing of beauty or takes advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms it’s way through the fertile soil and takes hold of … Continue reading
RULES OR GUIDELINES?
There are rules everywhere we go in life. As children we learn that we must say please and thank you. We must wash our hands before eating. When we go to school and learn the rules of the classroom. You … Continue reading
Living Water
Yesterday the clouds were heavy with rain – the air grew oppressive under the weight of high dew point levels. Within minutes the ominous clouds emptied in sheets of torrential rain upon the earth. Within seconds the air lightened. The … Continue reading
TROUBLE!
Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading
Gardening 101
Yesterday, my husband and I dug into some tough physical work. It was apparent that we had neglected some important tasks in our yard far too long. The weeds were overtaking my hill garden and that is a monumental task in itself. … Continue reading
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the darkness of night. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – Nothing. … Continue reading
THE BOOK THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
There recently was a very powerful You-Tube video gone viral, depicting a group of Chinese people receiving a gift of several cases of Bibles. The looks on their faces and the way they held and even kissed this amazing book, spoke volumes on … Continue reading
YIKES!
If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for us to need treatment for depression. Our world is in a terrible state. Our own country is in moral decline; the world is constantly … Continue reading
No Sense in Violence
A life snuffed out in an act of senseless violence, Another tear is shed, there is no recompense, What makes a mind go so crazy, that all that’s real grows hazy? There seems to be a blindness to all the twisted minds … Continue reading
I’M NOT PERFECT!
Sometimes I think I’m really losing it. For example, I will leave the room to get something only to completely forget what it was when I get there. Or I will hear something someone tells me and in a flash … Continue reading
I’LL PRAY FOR YOU!
When people ask me how I am, I usually don’t want to go into detail. I have a friend who when asked, “How are you?” always replies, “How long do you have?” As part of the body of Christ, however, … Continue reading
My prayer for your coming week.
Life can be but a mere whisper or it can be a consuming fire. The way we approach it will define who we are and where we’re going. If we go through life without any focus, If we don’t set … Continue reading
THERE IS PEACE IN SUFFERING
We are entering tornado season in the Midwest and many lives have been completely changed in just a few moments. In other parts of the country, people are facing mudslides and quickly spreading wildfires. Our world has experienced tragedy beyond … Continue reading
LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU!
“ Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.(Bill Cosby) I truly believe that God has a sense … Continue reading
The Great Physician
You never cease to hold me safely in Your hand. For everything my body does demand. You guide my steps, You hold me tight, You strengthen me with all your might. You lift me up from ever sinking sand. I … Continue reading
THANK YOU, LORD!
When I feel alone and troubled by the cares of this world, I turn to you. When I think I can no longer endure the jabs and punches of life, I turn to you. When I’m tired and worn out … Continue reading
LORD GIVE ME PATIENCE – RIGHT NOW!
I have always hated tests. My friends always seemed to whiz through them in school, but I struggled – struggled the point of getting blinding migraine headaches and becoming physically sick. When I took my driving exam, I remember gripping … Continue reading
THE MASTER GARDENER
You are the Master Gardener, you tend to all my needs, With water you refresh me. With love you plant the seeds. You take away the grip of ugliness and sin, You’ve given me a second chance – a new life … Continue reading
I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN
This time of year is especially satisfying to anyone who loves to dig in the garden. New life is sprouting up all over. Everything is fresh and unblemished by sun, wind, frost or rain. Each plant has a second chance. … Continue reading
GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES
Poor old Noah had to be the laughing-stock of his time. Here was a guy who claimed that he had a private conversation with God and that he was instructed to build a sailing vessel that would house two of … Continue reading
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