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It’ hard to remember to be thankful when I’m struggling :(
It’s hard to remember to be thankful when I’m struggling…. I was studying this verse about thankfulness, these 2 versions help me to get my heart right about it. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. New Living Translation 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in…
Coveting or Contentment?
Today I give You What I cannot have. Placed in Your Care, Please keep it There. May Your desires Defeat lesser desires, Contentment, Not coveting. Gratitude, Not griping. More hope Than mope. A grand vision, Not myopia. Water-pouring, Not water hoarding. Offering Hors d’oeuvres Of Your Goodness, Kindness, Care, Delight That some might Taste and…
Emptiness
There are TWO kinds of emptiness. 1. The one we normally think of occurs naturally due to our continued futile attempts to fill ourselves with something other than God as our highest priority. 1 Peter 1:18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed…
Unexpected Surprises
We often think of unexpected surprises as things that aren’t very pleasant. At least, if you’re a control freak like me. Most of the time, I to try to exercise control over my schedule at the outcomes of my activities as much as possible. And we are taught, by the world, that this is the…
Deciding To Vote
How am I going to research the issues so that I can make decisions that make my vote really count to me and hopefully to the country? It seems that the election is coming and I am not any more educated on the candidates now than a few months ago. Yes, there are people that…
It’s Time To Celebrate!
It’s Time To Celebrate So what are we celebrating with Fall Festival again? “Is it a Christian version of Halloween?” – No, not really. “Is it a Christian version of celebrating Our God who makes Fall?” – That’s closer. “Is it to enjoy family and friends, have fun, eat yummy food, and make new friends…
“Stay Thirsty, My Friend”
October, 2016 Emptiness and Thirst Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. 2 Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen,…
“The Story” Is For Kids Too
“The Greatest Story Ever Told” for all ages, throughout all time, filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, redemption, battles, poems, and more is of course…..you know it…..God’s Story. The Bible is the true word of God and we Share this with our kids every Sunday. The difference this Sunday has from previous Sundays is that…
The DAILY Battle Against Temptation
September, 2016 Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit (humble) for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn (broken) for they will be comforted Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,…