The world causes us to see that next beautiful thing that we need to make us happy. It’s the bigger house, the nicer car or truck, the newer phone. It’s that next pretty blouse in our closet but, it’s all a lie really, cause none of the material will make us happy. That next material … More MEANINGFUL OVER MATERIAL
LOVE means so many different things to so many people. When some school age children where asked what was the one word that described GOD the overall answer was: love. Our Savior JESUS CHRIST went to the Cross to endure a horrible death to save all of us sinners. HE endured suffering for us all … More WHAT DOES LOVE COMPEL?
Recently a friend and I had a fun outing to some thrift stores. My car has a good GPS tracker so we put in the address of where we needed to go. When we arrived at our destination, we laughed realizing that we were right by a mall we are familiar with, but the GPS … More THE BEST GPS
IF you find it hard to read this little post further due to the title, don’t stop here. I promise this will end better! I recently learned of more than one person close to me who has this dreaded virus! Ugh, we wonder, will it ever go away? Or will covid just become part of … More GUARANTEED SUFFERING
And the New Year has come! Everyone welcomes a fresh start don’t we? Many blessings to you all in 2022. My consistent prayer is that all who visit here will be comforted by GOD’S words and grace. May this site draw you a little closer to the Messiah, JESUS CHRIST. If this is your first … More Make a STATEMENT OF FAITH in the New Year.
And so Christmas has come! Yes, JESUS, the Babe in the Manger has arrived. Gifts were opened and families have met together. Love for neighbors was shown. AND JESUS KEEPS COMING FOR US! HE keeps coming because HE wants to come into our hearts. JESUS TAKES HOLD OF YOUR HEART AND MINE. And when HE … More HE TAKES HOLD OF US!
There are many things in this world we are devoted to: our families, friends, jobs, our homes and Churches. This outward devotion is an action seen by others and often what we are devoted to, takes much of our time. Our devotion is seemless because our hearts are consumed with our priorities. We are dedicated. … More OUTWARD AND INWARD DEVOTION
I was blessed back in the 70’s to be able to stand and view Niagara Falls. There is the American side and the Canadian side……both beautiful in their own right, both powerful and refreshing to look at. Standing close, I felt the fine mist washing over me and like those around me, I was in … More BE REFRESHED
There can be jewels in our language. All of us are well aware of the vitriol currently running rampant in our society. I don’t know about you, but it does give me pause when I speak my words, especially in mixed company. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOUR SPEECH IS. We should be quick to listen and … More DID I JUST SAY THAT?
I am currently reading through the book of 1 Chronicles in the old testament. I came upon the section talking about Aaron’s descendants and the settlements of the Levites. The word pasturelands was used over and over when speaking about the Levites receiving towns and pasturelands. WE ALL LONG FOR PASTURELANDS. Why is that? I … More PASTURELANDS
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