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I will be the first person to admit that I am not a good gardener! I’m just not good with plants. I’ve been known to kill perfectly hardy house plants. At home, I am relegated to weeding and watering the garden, which is probably just as well. Now, I have been to...
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 NIV)Sometime during the day, I like to play a one game card challenge of Solitaire on my...
We are told in the Bible to help others (See Hebrews 6:10, Galatians 6:2, Deut. 15:11, etc.). We are told to love one another (See John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 4:8, Ephesians 4:32, etc). And when we obey these commands, Jesus tells us that we must do so in – Total Secrecy:...
"Elisha sent a messenger to [leprous Naaman], saying, 'Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean.' But Naaman became furious, and went away and said … 'Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, the rivers of...
I live in a busy, distracted society, in which many have no belief in the Lord God, His Son Jesus, or the Holy Spirit. There are so many things vying for my attention: my job, social media, following the news, spending time with friends and family — not to speak of...
"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one other, even as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV)It should have been easy to back the Ford Escape out of the garage. After all, it's half the size of our former Ford Expedition. With that big...
"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV) "Then Jesus said, 'Did I not tell you that if you believe, you...
"Even before there is a word on my tongue, behold, Lord, You know it all." (Psalm 139:4 NASB)Dee, our 56-year-old daughter, entered the COVID-19 situation already in crisis because her husband of 31 years had died in September 2019, just before the virus began to...
"When people are bewildered, they tend to become gullible." (CALVIN COOLIDGE 1872–1933)Nothing is stranger than the gullibility of the average citizen. We can be persuaded into accepting almost any absurdity presented to us, provided it has sufficient emphasis from...
Crawling was not enoughSo I decided to take a step–Still, a step was not enoughSo I decided to take a thousand.If birth is a step to lifeAnd growth, a step to maturity–Then I am not preparedTo take the step of death.What shall I say,When I take the step of love?What...
I STILL BELIEVEThe stars are shining in the skiesAnd the ocean thunders with the waters.In perfect rhythm,The waves of lightRhyme with the glory of time.And so, upon my white bed I lie,Content and happy,In joy, and utter peaceBecause I still believeThat the corruption...
ABBA, FATHERLike a little childMy incense shall riseFor there is joy in my eyesAnd a lovely song on my lips,I come with no fear in my heart,Confident in my identityFor I know you are my source,Swift to hear my worship,Swift to speak your wordAnd answer my kingdom...
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24 ESV)"When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles." (Psalm 34:17 ESV)Below is another Facebook book...