“If you want peace, it starts with prayer and petition.” Dave Mitchell “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7Continue reading “Sermon Snippet”
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Cleaning the Stove
Cleaning the Stove This morning I cleaned my stove. You know, took out the burners and the drip pans and cleaned all the accumulated gunk. Most of it wiped up easily, but a few spots took a little elbow grease and some steel wool pads. Before long, the stove looked shiny and (nearly) new. AsContinue reading “Cleaning the Stove”
My Strength
Billy Graham Psalm 28:7 “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” How wonderful to know that our God gives us the strength we need to accomplish his will. Definitely a reason to leap forContinue reading “My Strength”
Unexpected Blessings
Unexpected Blessings Walking along the trail, I just happened to look to my left. What I saw stopped me in my tracks. There, only ten to twelve feet away, stood four white-tailed deer, staring at me. I stopped, breathless, and stared back at them. They stood so close I could see the black markings onContinue reading “Unexpected Blessings”
Rejoice!
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!”
The Supremacy of the Son of God
Autumn is my favorite season. The glory of the changing leaves amazes me. The bright red, yellow, orange, pink, and rust of the changing leaves is a glory to see. Walking along nature’s paths, I hear the soft crunching of the leaves beneath my feet. Each step cushioned from the hardened earth. After a hot,Continue reading “The Supremacy of the Son of God”
Trust in the Lord
I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of too many things more everlasting than a rock. How wonderful that our rock, our Savior, is everlasting. We can lean on him and rely on his strength now and for eternity. Father, thank you for being so dependable and reliable. Thank you for providing strengthContinue reading “Trust in the Lord”
30 Days of Thankfulness, 8
On this beautiful November day, (the 8th) I am thankful for books. I’m amazed at how versatile books are. They can transport me to another time or place, teach me new things, make me laugh and cry, and reveal the heart of God. Pictured are some of the wonderful books I have recently read. ThankContinue reading “30 Days of Thankfulness, 8”
Through the Psalms, 34
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend. The mountains are so majestic. They make me think of the amazing power of God. Psalm 34: 8-9“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.Fear the Lord, you his holy people, forContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 34”
A Month of Thankfulness, 6
In this month of giving thanks, what are you thankful for? Today, I’m thankful for the rain that falls and nourishes our crops and plants. I love listening to it beat a tune on the roof, or standing on the porch, watching it come down. I also love watching moisture come down in the winter,Continue reading “A Month of Thankfulness, 6”
Growing Our Faith Together 