I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Monthly Archives: April 2018
POOR, POOR JOB
Satan challenged God to make a little gamble. He said, “If you didn’t fence your kids in. They would like to ramble. Against you they would raise their voices, if you let me give them choices.” “Ho,” said God, “have … Continue reading
Posted in God, God's purpose or will, trouble, Uncategorized
Tagged challenge, job, Satan, suffering, tests, trials, trouble
13 Comments
LOVE-O-METER
If people were equipped with a love-o-meter, perhaps growing on top of their shoulder where all could see, what might be their love range score? If you are normal right now, you are probably saying, “What is she talking about?” … Continue reading
Posted in God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged God's love, inspiration, Jesus, love, Matthew 5:43-47, motivation, neighbor
7 Comments
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BEND
I hear the chatter, laughter, and songs of my family. just around the bend. I was born into a bunch of achievers. Fast hikers, curious explorers, rock hounds, and geographical buffs. They bait me. “If you love us, you’ll come … Continue reading
WANTED POSTER
The sweater sleeve reminded me of the poster in the train station, “Mother wanted for Child Abandonment.” It was the same pattern as on the woman in the poster. Curious, I leaned forward to see what she was reading. Headline “Mother … Continue reading
THEY ARE PEOPLE
Wild party next door. The police are on the beat I rest, trusting them. ****************** I know some police like to show their power; some are moody or short tempered; some are too quick to make drastic decisions; some are … Continue reading
Posted in police, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged authority, police, Romans 13:1-6, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, security, trust
5 Comments
READING THE RED LETTERS
RED LETTER TIME AGAIN – Can we really live according to Matthew 5:40? “And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged generosity, giving to poor, Jesus, lending, red letters
5 Comments
HEY, WAIT UP, I WANT TO TELL YOU ABOU……
I saw on Face Book that a group of mothers signed a petition to ask one of their friends to dry up about the daily/hourly achievements of her infant daughter. Well, if you think mothers are bad, you should just … Continue reading
Posted in grandmother, humor, Uncategorized
Tagged bragging, grandchildren, grandmothers, humor, jealousy
14 Comments
HAVE A “GLORY, HALLELUJAH” SABBATH DAY
Anyone know this song from long ago. “There is glory, there is glory, there’s a glory hallelujah in my soul.” A good way to start the Sabbath day. – Okay, not the original Sabbath. An argument so early in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged church, God, Jesus, praise, Rose of Sharon
4 Comments
CHECKING IN
Hello, Friends, good news is that Jadalyn came to my house from the hospital on Wednesday and has been here until last night. She had passed out on Sunday night. Her dad gave her CPR and the ambulance brought her … Continue reading
FAT CHANCE
I’m needing some prayer for my great-granddaughter, Jadalyn, who is in the hospital for tests related to some lung issues. I’ve just reread this blog from the beginning of my blogging experience (fall, 2015) and am reminded again of how … Continue reading
Posted in coincidence, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged answered prayer, car trouble, coincidence, prayer, puppy, ring
21 Comments