Tag Archives: FAITH

IT’S FRIDAY!

Well the work week is over – that is unless, you work on weekends, are a parent, a caretaker or any other job that means you work all the time.  We look forward to the weekends, because we can catch up on things … Continue reading

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WEDNESDAY – NEW DAY

Dr. Seuss was a word master.  Within his fun little verses he held great wisdom.   We all have a choice which direction we choose for our lives.  Choice is not just a term used for selfish reasons, it can be … Continue reading

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HOW DID MONDAY WORK OUT FOR YOU?

Yesterday I talked about Mondays being a chance to start fresh.  Actually it’s good to set goals, plan ahead, look forward, but most importantly look up.  If we try to accomplish even the simplest of tasks alone, we’re setting ourselves up … Continue reading

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MYSTERY

Many stories and books have been written with mystery being the genre.  Most of the time the mystery is solved by the last page or, if you’re very clever, before the story ends. God’s book, the Bible, includes some mysteries … Continue reading

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MY SHEPHERD JESUS

Slowly crossing the sands of time –  into a pasture green sublime. I’ll rest my feet and wet my lips, with waters clear and cold that grips. Through danger I will walk with Him.  He guards me from each foolish sin. … Continue reading

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HELL EXISTS

   Depths of anguish – eternal fire parching swollen, thirsty lips – never ending pain, not experienced in life – inescapable hopelessness – constant falling deeper and deeper – no finish, no escape, no peace from suffering emotionally, physically, spiritually … Continue reading

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OXYMORON- PEACE IN TURMOIL

   Can we  find solace or peace in the midst of adversity?  Is there calm when a powerful gale stirs the depths of the sea?  What is the point of lives full of turmoil? What can we learn – how … Continue reading

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DECORATION DAY

They called it Decoration Day so many years ago, We’d dress our bikes with crepe paper to let our neighbors know, Our pride was in the best place yet for all of us to grow, Though times have changed and … Continue reading

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SANCTUARY

Where do you go to escape the noisiness of life, the frustrations, the fears and worries?  When I was a kid, I always retreated to my closet.  It was a dark, quiet place where no one could hear my words of … Continue reading

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WORDS OF WISDOM FROM GRANDMA TO GRANDSON

i posted this on May 21, 2014 as my grandson graduated from high school.  He has now completed his first year of college and is living in a different state.  I thought re-posting it today would honor the new challenges … Continue reading

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THE BLAME GAME

We seem to be living in an era where passing the buck is a common problem. When we’re late for an appointment, we blame traffic or a missed or a difficult spouse or child for holding us up.  When we … Continue reading

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Ascension Day

    40 days had passed since his brutally crushed body was raised from death and He appeared to His followers.  Some thought He was a ghost, others doubted it was Him.  In that short span of time, He proved that … Continue reading

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THE HARVEST

Like any gardener or farmer, I often grow impatient.   I want to see results within days of my planting. I soon remember that in this blogging world of ours, there are many seeds being planted each day.  The seeds don’t just … Continue reading

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Soon we’ll celebrate Mothers Day and being with my sister for the last couple days has given me evidence of how important my own mom was to us.  I can see her in my sister’s beauty, her strong work ethic, … Continue reading

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LIFE

Has life become just another commodity with little value? Has humanity so quickly forgotten the price that was paid for it? Have we come full circle in our quest for peace?  History repeating itself? Each day on this planet is … Continue reading

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A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

   NEED I SAY MORE?

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ETERNITY

Life is but a span of years – some die young, others live to a hundred. Even a century is nothing in the eyes of God. His timeline is eternal.  There is no end with Him. He is the beginning … Continue reading

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MY LORD, MY GUIDE

The road our Savior walked in life was simply pure perfection, And when He died upon the cross He returned through resurrection, His home is now at God’s right hand, together they are one, His Holy Spirit joins with them. … Continue reading

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THANK YOU, JESUS!

My old body had become victim of a flu bug and I was unable to attend Good Friday services.  Instead I would have to view it on a podcast rather than in person.  It saddened me because this is such … Continue reading

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IN CHRIST ALONE

In Christ alone my hope is found,He is my light, my strength, my song;this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,firm through the fiercest drought and storm.What heights of love, what depths of peace,when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!My Comforter, my All … Continue reading

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