We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us or we can allow them to transform us into what God wants us to be. Oswald Chambers I love thisContinue reading “Rejoice!”
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Living and Holy Sacrifice
This is a most interesting verse, don’t you think? For Paul, I suppose this may have referred to the ways he was treated in order to preach the word of God. He was beaten repeatedly and imprisoned for his beliefs. Most of us don’t have to worry about that type of “living and holy sacrifice.”Continue reading “Living and Holy Sacrifice”
Be Thankful
It’s Thanks giving month, yet I still need this sweet reminder. I need it every month, every day. Isn’t it funny that we need a day, one day of the year to celebrate giving thanks? Perhaps it would be better and certainly healthier to give thanks every day. What if, even on our worst days,Continue reading “Be Thankful”
A Month of Thankfulness, Day 1
Today, November 1st, I am thankful for the bounty of the earth. Our small backyard garden has yielded tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers for us to eat. We can visit the farmer’s market for many tasty, nutritious foods. Locally grown corn-on-the-cob, onions, white and sweet potatoes, green beans and so many more. The grocery store offersContinue reading “A Month of Thankfulness, Day 1”
Through the Psalms, 33
As the leaves turn color, we rejoice in the cooler weather and the autumnal colors. Even though we know that those colors signal the coming of winter, of cold weather and bare trees. But even so, we have hope, for we know our Lord is faithful. Yes, the autumn leaves will fall, and winter willContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 33”
An Encouraging Word
If you are struggling today with feeling down and discouraged, if you are shedding tears and bewailing your fate, take heart in these words.\ Even Jesus shed tears. While visiting his friend Lazarus’ tomb, “Jesus wept.” The shortest verse in the bible is perhaps the verse that most helps us see the human side ofContinue reading “An Encouraging Word”
Through the Psalms 13
Psalms 13 : 1 & 5-6 “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? But I trust in your unfailing love: My heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, For he has been good to me.” Don’t you just love David? Can’tContinue reading “Through the Psalms 13”
A Fragrant Offering
This beautiful little tree stands just outside the front door to my church. Sunday morning, my husband and I stood outside the church, greeting worshippers as they entered the building. The lilac fragrance of the flowers wafted toward us on a gentle breeze. It was so delicious and made me think of the following verses.Continue reading “A Fragrant Offering”
Blood of Christ
Blood of Christ Blood of Christ course through my heart, That I may love like thee, Blood of Christ course through my brain, That I may think like thee. Blood of Christ, nourish my tongue, That it may speak for you, Blood of Christ nourish my eyes, Let them see as you do. Blood ofContinue reading “Blood of Christ”
The Bread of Life
Mark 14: 22-24 “While they were eating, Jesus took the bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, e gave it to them, and they all drank from it.Continue reading “The Bread of Life”
Growing Our Faith Together 