Tag Archives: FAITH

WE NEED TO CALL ON THE LORD!

We look at the things occurring in our world today – many times with hopelessness and apathy. We think we are powerless to do anything so we give up. Is this the spirit our nation was founded on? What if … Continue reading

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“NO MAN IS A FAILURE IF HE HAS FRIENDS”

Isn’t it great to know that God has sent His own angels to protect us each day?  I have spoken about my angels and the shape they must be in by now.  I have given all of them a run for … Continue reading

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SNOW WHITE

I never thought of white as my favorite color. All shades of blue and green and some shades of red or brilliant yellow are more my choice. White is the color of milk and those fluffy cumulus clouds that float … Continue reading

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SURPRISE!

Have you ever been totally surprised by something? You might be delighted, terrified, special, overcome, or even unworthy of such attention.  Surprises can be fun when they’re encased in a special box – when they come from far across the country … Continue reading

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IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS!

Americans will soon sit down to a sumptuous dinner and feast on foods served only on special occasions.  As we fill our tummies with goodies, let’s try to focus on those who don’t have such bounty. Maybe you are faced … Continue reading

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GIVE THANKS!

Most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in eleven days, but we’ll do so today.  Being Wisconsin natives, we have done so for the past fifty years.  In that state, the week of Thanksgiving is devoted to hunting – not turkeys, but the … Continue reading

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TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

There are moments when my confidence wanes – when fear gets in the way of the things that need to be said or done – when trepidation steps on my backbone – when My tongue gets tied into knots and words … Continue reading

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YOU CAN DO THIS!

Today ten of my students will participate in a forensics meet with teams from other Christian schools in the area.  Forensics is just a fancy word for public speaking.   This is something I wish would have been available to me … Continue reading

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My Worth

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

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GOD USES ORDINARY PEOPLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE EXTRAORDINARY

Last night I watched a program on the history channel which appeared to discredit our founding fathers by exposing all the secrets they could possibly dig up.  At first I thought I was watching an episode of TMZ, but this was … Continue reading

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There is Time

The shadows of time have crept slowly and insidiously into this old vessel. Sometimes in dreams I see mansions filled with treasures and beauty beyond belief – Streets lined with gold and abundance everywhere – no sorrow, no pain, no … Continue reading

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Jesus Loves

The world is full of terrible frustrations. We find ourselves in painful situations. We often feel that life is wildly spinning. There is no answer and no winning. When hopes are dashed and dreams are smashed We struggle hard for … Continue reading

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GOD BLESS OUR HEROES

“Saving Private Ryan,” dealt with the invasion of Normandy and visually shared the fear and anticipation of war.  Young men huddled together, helmeted, bayonets fixed and a look of fear and terror written on their faces – sailing into certain … Continue reading

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The Veteran

He set out young and full of hope. His heart was filled with pride. He left the ones who loved him most. Said ,”I love you,” to his bride. He felt the sting of discipline. He ran until he fell. … Continue reading

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WINTRY BEAUTY

Sparkling facets of frost are scraped from our windshields so we can get a clear view of the road, but do we take time to really inspect the beauty of that frost? The tiny patterns etched into ice by the … Continue reading

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FIRST SNOW

  Psalm 146:16-17  He gives snow like wool;     he scatters frost like ashes. He hurls down his crystals of ice like crumbs;     who can stand before his cold? It seems a little early for snow, but then I guess it … Continue reading

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I DON’T WANNA BE A PUPPET! i WANNA BE A REAL PERSON!

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Today our children cannot imagine a place where black people weren’t allowed to use the same … Continue reading

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OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE ….

Yesterday we attended a Veteran’s Day program at our church school.  This has become an annual tradition for them and is extremely moving and inspirational.  Words were said regarding the price paid for freedom and the pain suffered on our … Continue reading

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LET’S MAKE A DEAL

Burt Reynolds isn’t one of my favorite actors, but I do remember him in a movie called, “The End.”  When things started spinning out of control for his character, he began a negotiation with God – promising to give a … Continue reading

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THE END OR JUST THE BEGINNING?

OK, it’s over – all the hullabaloo and hip-hip hooray – all the millions of dollars wasted on political advertising – all the hidden agendas, the special interest groups, the futile attempts by those who would change the course of … Continue reading

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