Tag Archives: FAITH
LET IT GROW!
May the Spirit continue to work In us. For once we have become baptized we become members of God’s family. Not only are we forgiven through this sacrament, but the Holy Spirit is now working within us – building our … Continue reading
PRAYER FOR OUR WORLD
We live in a time of extensive strife – everlasting discontent – endless wars – devastation caused by them – mindless acts of man – meaningless destruction which harms innocent victims . It sometimes feels overwhelming. The headlines and top stories of … Continue reading
LETTING GO
A couple years ago, a new Disney movie came out called “Frozen.” I haven’t yet seen it, but I’ve heard the one most popular song from the story. These words from “Let it Go” talk about giving up past things and … Continue reading
BE LIGHT IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS
Edith Wharton was a writer from the late 18th to the early 19h Century who came from a life of privilege. One of her contemporaries was Theodore Roosevelt. The fact that she came from a wealthy family and lacked for nothing … 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
CONSIDER THE ANT
We are currently being invaded by these little creatures. It seems that we have this problem every summer, especially when there’s an abundance of moisture – and we certainly have received more than a little rain this year. It did get me … Continue reading
IS OUR FREEDOM WASHING AWAY?
The picture I’ve chosen today shows just how fragile our freedom is – how it can be washed away in the sweep of a wave or the winds of time. This past weekend we celebrated the birthday of one of 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
Incomprehensible Love
I’ll never grow to comprehend the power of your love. You hold me fast. You treasure me. You guide me from above. There is no other love like yours. You fill my every need. You comfort and protect me. For … Continue reading
WORRY IS A WASTE OF TIME
I’m not Jewish. I’ve acted the part of many Jewish women in my life and I’ve pretty much mastered the accent. Jesus was born a Jew and I’m willing to bet His mother worried about Him. Maybe that’s why He spent … Continue reading
IS IT EVER GOOD TO BE IDLE?
Summertime is the perfect time for us to slow down. The living is easy – as is said in the song – or is it? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the busyness of life that we forget … Continue reading
PEACEFUL SLEEP
There is nothing like a good night’s sleep. When our labor is physical, it’s a necessity. When our mind is overworked, we need rest too. When we are struggling with a spiritual problem, God invites us to rest in Him – to actually lay … 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
The Sentries in our Back Yard.
Two ancient maple trees stand as sentinels on either side of our back yard. During winter their skeletal branches reach up to heaven. They look as though they’re entreating the God of creation to cover their nakedness with a blanket of protection … Continue reading
Rejoice in your gifts!
Every time my little group of young, aspiring actors complete a show, it makes my heart swell with pride. Not only because of their hard work and accomplishment, but the fact that they have discovered something within themselves that they … Continue reading
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US!
I came across this passage today and it made me think of how this life is so uncertain. We can share relationships and friendships – hardships and loss – joys and successes, but all those things are really only temporary. Someday … Continue reading
TO ALL DADS! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
There aren’t enough words to thank God for the gift of fathers. They have been established and fashioned by Him. God is the perfect example of what a father should be, but we often fall short of His expectations. Still He gives dads strength and wisdom … Continue reading
FUNNY FATHER’S DAY STUFF
I grew up in the years when Bill Cosby was launching his career into show business. I remember listening to his monologues on the stereo and laughing at all his quips about family and parenting. He had some amazing insights into what … Continue reading
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