βNon merito niente, ma accetto tutto’ Encouragement is found in many places. When I realize that because of what God has done for me, I can call Him Father and address Him with confident expectation of receiving even more. While at the same time I in no way merit or deserve such a status. WhenContinue reading “I Deserve Nothing; But I Accept Everything!”
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New Year 2021 and Seven Things
A New Year is now well underway, and I find myself wondering, reading and reflecting on the timeless wisdom given us by many Christians from years past. Wisdom from the Apostles and from the men and women who have given us a wealth of guidance, direction, insight, and life examples over the last 2000 years.Continue reading “New Year 2021 and Seven Things”
Ya’ll come back now! Ya hear?
This line from the a 1960’s TV show that I loved to watch. It’s what Ellie Mae says at the end of the credits of “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Y’all come back” Is not exactly what I want to do when it comes to 2020. But in looking in the rear view mirror of my yearContinue reading “Ya’ll come back now! Ya hear?”
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Reflection – A Different Christmas for many filled with “Firsts”
But… this year will be different instead of 4 place settings some of our friends will now have three or maybe even two place settings at their family table. Where there were 4 stockings there will now be three or less hanging over the mantle. Empty seats that were previously filled with a loving mom,Continue reading “Reflection – A Different Christmas for many filled with “Firsts””
Noon Day Prayer
We are drawn together by prayer. COVID has had many positive effects on myself and the members of our community. As we gather to pray our hearts have become united to pursue God on behalf of our family, friends, local community, state, and nation. Our love of God and the grace given for salvation throughContinue reading “Noon Day Prayer”
The Fact
And a voice came from heaven: βYou are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 1:11 You and I will probably never hear an audible voice like Jesus did on that momentous day. Yet confidence and faith for living each day can be drawn from knowing who you are. ButContinue reading “The Fact”
Al Kol Eleh (“Over All These”)
Realizing that life brings bitter and sweet the lyrics of this song have been teaching me much about how the years add up but…. (“over all these”) God has been ever faithful to keep us. BFPPG = Blessing Favor Protection Provision and Grace from an everlasting, ever-faithful God. Every bee that brings the honeyNeeds aContinue reading “Al Kol Eleh (“Over All These”)”
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Oh Lord, Oh Lord how does my garden grow? I cannot tell you of the excitement I feel when I see a spiritual truth blossom right before my eyes. The awe and wonder of two primary things are very evident. 1. Genesis 2:5-7 says: “When the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, neither wild plantsContinue reading “π―ππ π πππ ππ ππππ ππ ππππ”
Good Friday?
Q: Why do they call the day on which Jesus was crucified “Good Friday”? What was good about it? I think we ought to call it “Black Friday” or something like that. A: If you had spoken with Jesusβ family and followers on that Friday I suspect they would have agreed with you. Then allContinue reading “Good Friday?”
