Tag Archives: Peace

I’LL TRY HARDER TOMORROW

Scarlet O’Hara was one who always got her heart’s desire, until the Civil War.  Her entire life changed in just a matter of time when the country became entangled in a nasty conflict that pitted brother against brother and took … Continue reading

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FEAR NOT

I’m not a huge “Star Wars” fan, but Yoda had a lot of wisdom.  The words he quotes in the image above, indicates exactly what fear can do to us.  It can cause us to think negatively, worry, lose our … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  Webster describes trust as assured reliance on the character, ability, strength or truth of someone or something.  In the acting classes I teach to children, we do an exercise to see exactly what that means.  I have the children pair up and … Continue reading

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WHAT A PERFECT FRIEND

There is nothing like a good friend to brighten your day.  They can encourage you when you’ve failed, support you when you’re down, love you despite your imperfections and be willing to do anything for you.  To be a good … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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WE ARE ALL BLESSED

As another week draws to a close, I find that I haven’t completed all the mundane tasks on my to-do list.  In fact I haven’t even written a to-do list.  It seems that something always gets in the way of … Continue reading

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IT IS FINISHED!

During the time of His arrest by a vigilante gang, Jesus stood uncomplaining.  He even took time from His own situation to heal the ear of one of His accusers.  He suffered the brutal threats and insults.  He withstood the … Continue reading

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DENY HIM? NOT ME!

Who would have thought one of Jesus disciples would betray him?  How could those who followed Him and leaned on His every word, run away when things got tough?  How could His rock solid Peter deny Him three times when He … Continue reading

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BRING ON MONDAY!

s This time of year is kind of a transition period in my part of the country.  The ground has been coated with a serious blanket of snow for almost six months now and all the life has been sucked … Continue reading

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