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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A NESTING PLACE
Andy brushed his tattered sleeve across teary eyes as he hunkered down in the thicket. He nervously bit the apple he had just grabbed off the counter on Main Street. He noticed a wounded sparrow nearby. His granny would say, … Continue reading
I DON’T HOPE TO FALL IN THERE
Yesterday a very pretty girl was helping me with a purchase. I believe I was in obedience to the Holy Spirit as I felt the nudge to give her the following message. I said something close to this: “You are … Continue reading
Posted in angels, God's love, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged angels, beauty, Christian character, danger, devil, grandchildren, grandparents, prayer, temptation, wisdom
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MARY/ ZACCHAEUS/ ONETA
When Mary first came to him She was burdened down by sin; Her body scared by her disgrace The shame of sin was on her face. But Jesus reached out in love Gave her peace from above. And … Continue reading
Posted in God's love, salvation, thankfulness, Uncategorized
Tagged free salvation, Mary, saved by grace, thankfulness, Zacchaeus
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RECESS CALLED
Dear Bloggers, let’s take a recess a bit. We still have John to go on our Five Men Who Knew God; but I am tired and ready to relax a bit. Want to share a glorious thought to relax on. … Continue reading
Posted in God's love, To Know His Name, Uncategorized
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LASTING BEAUTY
Many years ago, but not so far away, there was a sparkling bright-eyed teenager named Tricia. Now Tricia had all the makings of a princess – social butterfly, stylish, talented. The kind of princess who could hold court with the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian character, God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, beauty inside and out, Christian character, lasting beauty
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WHAT’S SHE FOR?
A couple weeks ago I made a speedy trip to the Dollar Store to buy something for a Fall decor job here in the house. As I hurried down an aisle I saw this doll; I felt an urge to … Continue reading
Posted in girls, God the Father, God's love, sexual sins, sexual sins against girls, Uncategorized
Tagged doll, feminism, girl's issues, God the Father, God's love, grandma's love, Jesus Loves Me, prostitution, seeking a father's love, self esteem, sex traffick, what are little girls made of
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A PAUSE TO REFLECT
Today I’m just taking a pause between the two units of study in the book of Hosea. I’m relishing the the story of God telling Hosea to go get Gomer. I’m sure he said something like this: Go find Gomer, … Continue reading
LOVE AND SEX – GRAMMA, SHOULD YOU TALK LIKE THAT?
My love story! Here. My heart breaks for young people these days. Those who never experience the picture drawing, winks, making peanut butter sandwiches, dreaming fairy tale dreams, carrying twigs together, codes (like every time Sammy cleared his throat in … Continue reading
Posted in God's love, long marriage, sexual practices, sexual situations
Tagged God's love, marriage, married love, sex, sexual practices
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SPARRY’S QUESTIONS
Sparry the sparrow shook away the dizziness, checked her nest and found all three eggs survived. She heard a toddler crying; his nurse was lying motionless under a large branch. Sparry’s mom taught her that God cared for her even … Continue reading
THE WONDER OF THE SECRET PLACE
Psalms Chapter 91 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I, too, have been there – in the secret place of the Most High God. Like Moses, I have been … Continue reading