Tag Archives: FAITH
JESUS LOVES ME!
On the outside, most of us look pretty normal, but once we get to know each other, the flaws jump out at us like a frog sitting on a hot frying pan. We can make ourselves look good by taking … Continue reading
THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE
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
MAN’S BEST FRIEND
Some days require walking, a trek into the woods, A quiet, little respite, from cares of every day, To have a good companion is also very good, To walk right there beside you, and never from you stray. A … Continue reading
CAN’T SEE THE FOREST?
I’ve recently been trying to hide from the events of the world by not tuning in the news. My thinking is that if I don’t have that extra weight hanging on my shoulders, it will free me from the burden. … Continue reading
ARE YOU IN A RUT?
Are you trapped in a life that seems to be stuck? I woke up this morning feeling that way. The sun was streaming through the window and I felt that I must’ve overslept. I woke up wondering what would be … Continue reading
CALL ON ME . . .
We’re in a time in history when fear is probably our greatest enemy. The pandemic has placed most everyone in a bubble – in more ways than one. We fear being isolated from others. We fear getting a disease which … Continue reading
WAITING FOR THE STORM
It seems that just a day ago, small buds of green appeared, The signs of spring were everywhere, then quickly disappeared, A winter storm with lots of snow comes roaring into town, The cloak of white is beautiful, but it’s … Continue reading
BROKEN PROMISES
Wow – there are only 361 days left until I get to start all over again. A new year is a great time to start anew, but it doesn’t take us long to revert to our old ways. We promise … Continue reading
LIFE’S MARATHON
“Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.” Charles Lindbergh There is nothing wrong with setting goals. By … Continue reading
DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW
“Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? … Continue reading
INTO THE LIGHT
Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our witness, through the wickedness of life, Through the deepest, darkest. pits of hell and the helplessness we feel, Comes a single beam … Continue reading
THE END OF THE STORY
“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It’s the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill It’s getting to be that time of the year again – time for us to make those New Year’s Resolutions that we’ll most … Continue reading
BUT MARY PONDERED
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” When I was a young child, I thought the word “ponder” meant to pound. In a child’s mind it made perfect sense for Mary to treasure the things … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PROMISE
Children stare in awe at the ornaments and lights,Each sparkle puts a twinkle in their eyes.The cookies are in the oven, such tantalizing bites,The gifts of Christmas come in every size. The special clothes and widened smiles are evidence complete,That … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PAST
Oh what a lovely painting, filled with memories, nostalgia, days gone by and nothing but love. Carolers huddled together singing the songs of the season – warming each other with each verse. A house filled with good food, gifts, a … Continue reading
THE VIEW FROM MY COUCH
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” John F. Kennedy … Continue reading
ALONE, BUT NOT
Though fears assail and haunt me, my Jesus will be there, He knows my every weakness, He feels my every care, Through valleys dark He leads me, He’s always at my side, To waters still He guides me, refreshment He’ll provide, … Continue reading
RENAISSANCE MAN
The late Middle ages was a time of political intrigue and turmoil – much like the atmosphere today. Yet within this turmoil, a new world was slowly taking shape. For centuries, the common people were governed by the ruling class. … Continue reading
DEATH HAS NO POWER OVER ME
Death seems to be surrounding us lately. With the influx of new COVID cases, even those who are vaccinated are not immune to the last breath of life as we know it. My thoughts have turned to this subject of … Continue reading
I HAVEN’T GOT A CLUE!
There are days like that, when I simply don’t have a clue. I don’t understand why the world is rotating the way it is. I can’t begin to understand the workings of our nation’s leadership and Washington, DC is just … Continue reading
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