Tag Archives: Religion

WORRY IS A WASTE OF TIME

Posted on July 2, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

      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 →

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IS IT EVER GOOD TO BE IDLE?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

  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

Posted on June 26, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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

Posted on June 24, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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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THE BOOK THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Posted on June 24, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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The Sentries in our Back Yard.

Posted on June 24, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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I’M SO TIRED!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

There are times when our bodies just wear out. We get tired – physically as well as emotionally. The older I get, the more I realize that this weak, old carcass can’t do what it did twenty years ago. It’s … Continue reading →

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NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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YIKES!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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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TO ALL DADS! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Posted on June 15, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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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 →

Posted on June 6, 2014 by atimetoshare.me | 3 Comments

WHAT A PERFECT FRIEND

Posted on June 5, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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’M NOT PERFECT!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Sometimes I think I’m really losing it.  For example, I will leave the room to get something only to completely forget what it was when I get there.  Or I will hear something someone tells me and in a flash … Continue reading →

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I’LL PRAY FOR YOU!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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.

Posted on June 1, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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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I DIDN’T MEAN TO SAY …

Posted on May 31, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Someone once said, “Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time.  You won’t have a leg to stand on.”  There have been times when I’ve said something without thinking about the consequences of those words and how … Continue reading →

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THERE IS PEACE IN SUFFERING

Posted on May 28, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

We are entering tornado season in the Midwest and many lives have been completely changed in just a few moments. In other parts of the country, people are facing mudslides and quickly spreading wildfires. Our world has experienced tragedy beyond … Continue reading →

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LORD GIVE ME PATIENCE – RIGHT NOW!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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

Posted on May 13, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

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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THERE IS HOPE

Posted on May 3, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Jerimiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” How absolutely awesome to know that someone has drawn … Continue reading →

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