Let’s have a show of hands. How many of us, when we go through tough trials, immediately count it all joy? How many of us delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and in difficulties? How many of us, when people hate us, when they exclude us and insult us and reject our … Continue reading leap for joy? (Repost)
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what is our hope? (repost)
So, what is our hope? And, on what is it based? Is it based in man? No! It can’t be, because men (and women) will fail us, because they are human. They may promise much, but not deliver. So, we must put our hope in Jesus Christ, not in humans, no matter who they are. … Continue reading what is our hope? (repost)
resting in him
This is a repost from January of 2018 Have you ever fallen and skinned your knee? Did it get bloody and did it sting, too? What did you do about it? You probably washed it with soapy water, and rinsed it with clear water, and then patted it dry, and then stopped the bleeding by … Continue reading resting in him
all for good
This is a repost, originally posted on January 16, 2018, as one of the chapters in the book, “I Married My Dad.” I am sensing that the Lord would have me repost some of these book chapters as an encouragement to anyone reading this who may be going through something similar at this time. "And … Continue reading all for good
’tis the season
An Original Work / October 21, 2021 ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Light the trees, and hang the holly, Join in all the merrymaking, And in all the cookie baking. Light your candles on your altars, Don’t misstep, now don’t you falter, Cross your T’s and dot your I’s, Prepare yourself for the surprise. … Continue reading ’tis the season
Be So Aware
An Original Work / July 9, 2021 Of Satan’s snare be so aware, And do not live without a care. He’ll wipe you right off of your feet And kick you down in deep defeat. He’s tricky, he is, there’s no doubt, He’ll give a one, two, then you’re out. So, put on armor that’s … Continue reading Be So Aware
be free
I believe the Lord has been nudging me towards doing another video talk for several days now, and with the encouragement of two of my nieces I sat down this evening and talked on a recording device. I never know ahead of time what I will be talking about. I just trust the Lord to … Continue reading be free
let my words be true
An Original Work / May 30, 2021 Let my words always be true Always thinking, Lord, of You May my lips declare Your praise Both now and ever always Be there no deceit in them No hint then of sarcasm No mincing of words there be Be as clear as they can be May they … Continue reading let my words be true
My Heart’s Desire
An Original Work / April 15, 2021 Oh, Lord, You are my heart’s desire I want to do what You require To meet with You at break of day To read Your word, to bow and pray To listen to Your every word To think not that it is absurd To drink its truths into … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire
Jesus Frees Us From addiction
Galatians 6:1 ESV “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” If we are walking in fellowship with our Lord, in obedient faith, and if we are not deliberately and habitually sinning against the … Continue reading Jesus Frees Us From addiction
Walking Wounded 