Not Too Close
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” Ephesians 5:31 My friend is talking of moving closer to her kids; so she can be in closer proximity to her grandchildren. Her daughter wants…
Read MoreDo Not Be Afraid
6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” Matthew 17:6-7 As a child; I was afraid of my shadow. I grew up in a very safe and secure home;…
Read MoreMarys and Marthas
“But Martha was distracted by much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” Luke 10:40 Lisa Rippey is the only woman I know who totally exhibits Mary and Martha. She…
Read MoreBright, Bright Sun Shiny Day
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 Do you remember the last time you were distraught over something? How did you encourage yourself? Or did someone…
Read MoreWhere the Seed Falls
Matthew 13:3-9 “And he spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a sower went out to sow; And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they…
Read MoreThe Fabric of our Lives
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. Psalm 139:14 While preparing for a Spring women’s retreat; I began to think about the fabrics we wear and use; the cottons, the polyesters, the wools, the nylons and…
Read MoreA Porch With a Purpose
“And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.” Acts 5:12 When you have time; read all of Acts 5 to enjoy the whole story of Solomon’s Porch. Porches have a purpose. Some…
Read MoreIn The Middle of the Storm
“Then it came to pass on the third day, in the morning, that there were thunderings and lightnings, and a thick cloud on the mountain; and the sound of the trumpet was very loud, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled.” Exodus 19:16 “God’s been good…
Read MoreLove is All You Need
“Love…” bears all things believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 As I read these verses; I realized the world’s definition and God’s definition of love are far apart. God says, “Love is patient.” The world says, love should get it’s own way. The Bible says,…
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