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 2021
WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH
I’m not going to try to give all the scriptures that support the importance of positive words. One example: Proverbs 18:21 says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” One does not need to be a Christian to know how healing and motivating … Continue reading
Posted in Bible study, power of words, Uncategorized
Tagged God's will, Numbers 14, obedience, power of words
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COME WITH ME
“Stay here, Buddy,” said Momma sitting him on the ledge outside the noisy place. He could see in. Momma acted happy. The tomato juice looked good. Getting sleepy, he slipped to the sidewalk, back against the ledge. Startled, he saw … Continue reading
HAPPENINGS
My Blogging Friends. I would give you a good excuse for my blogging neglect if I had one. After a day or two of good reasons, I find I lose motivation and think, “Oh another day off will be okay.” … Continue reading
A SPICY MUNCHIE
You might well say, “Whatzat?” about the picture up top. It is the inside view of a match I dropped while trying to light a nearly used up candle in a glass container. I was reaching down until I dropped … Continue reading
OCCUPY – even with Covid
So we are mostly still locked down. Moods range from miserable to desperately miserable. What few smiles are left are hidden by masks. Are we suffering a plague from God? Is Jesus about to come rescue us? Or, do we … Continue reading
Posted in COVID19, Friend of God, Uncategorized
Tagged COVID19, Jeremiah, Jesus coming, peace, rapture, relationship with God
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BAKER’S DOZEN 4-6-21
1. Feasting on Ps. 32:1-2 “blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him” No, not against me because they were already counted against Jesus. Amazing. Can you imagine people who insist on carrying their own … Continue reading
Posted in baker's dozen, Uncategorized
Tagged baker's dozen, culture, ethics, Jesus, politics, routine
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SEE SPOT SCRATCH
Spot had seventeen fleas Living on his nose and knees Made Spot snort and sneeze. ***************** The light touch today with Ronovan. Ronovan’s haiku challenge using words “fleas” and “sneeze” https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/04/05/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-352-fleas-and-sneeze/
Posted in haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
Tagged haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#4 OF 4)
I have news. Do I whisper it in adoration? Or do I shout it in exultation? Here it is: Jesus lives! JESUS LIVES! He’s been set free. Jesus— free from the grip of the grave. Free even from the grasp … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Mary mother of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Easter, eternal life, Jesus lives, joy, Mary mother of Jesus, Mary's memories, resurrection
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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#3 of 4)
A piercing of the heart—indeed, tonight my heart is not only pierced; it is ripped apart! I was at the foot of the cross! I watched him die! Die! This son of God, the miracle worker! Skeptics mocked him by … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Mary mother of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Easter, eternal life, Jesus lives, joy, Mary mother of Jesus, Mary's memories, resurrection
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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#2 of 4)
I waited for tomorrow-a tomorrow that lasted 18 years! Jesus was a favored lad, a brilliant and talented man. Still he would do nothing about his special-Godness. He just responded to my urging by saying, “It’s not my time.” Finally … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Mary mother of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged eternal life, Jesus, Jesus lives, joy, Mary mother of Jesus, Mary's memories, resurrection, sorrow
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