Category Archives: God’s love

A PAUSE TO REFLECT

Posted on August 25, 2021 by oneta hayes

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 →

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LOVE AND SEX – GRAMMA, SHOULD YOU TALK LIKE THAT?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by oneta hayes

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 →

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SPARRY’S QUESTIONS

Posted on June 25, 2021 by oneta hayes

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 →

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THE WONDER OF THE SECRET PLACE

Posted on June 14, 2021 by oneta hayes

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 →

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LOVE OF THE GODHEAD

Posted on December 23, 2020 by oneta hayes

LOVE’S PLAN Your love amazes me, The plan to set men free, And form us in the likeness of Thee Your love amazes me. The foresight of redemption From the foundation of the world The willingness of Father, Son, and … Continue reading →

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WHY CHRISTMAS?

Posted on December 17, 2020 by oneta hayes

1 John 4:9-12 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved … Continue reading →

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WEEKEND WITH ASHLYN, 2015

Posted on November 17, 2020 by oneta hayes

“Hurry, Baby, we have to get out of here before the snow gets worse,” said Roger to Ashlyn as they went out the door. Sammy and I stood in the door watching them go. Ashlyn hurried along beside her “Haw-Hee.” … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY’S SIMPLE SERMON, Sept. 20, 2020

Posted on September 20, 2020 by oneta hayes

 Love: So thankful for love so deep it doesn’t have to be expressed to be known – and also for love so deep that it calls to us in words sometimes also. Most people never find this kind of love … Continue reading →

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DRINK YOUR FILL

Posted on September 7, 2020 by oneta hayes

Take this cup Filled with hopeful love, Sip it’s peace. *********** There are so many reasons to be discouraged, but I want to always point to having hope.  Our future can be good.  We are loved by the Lord God.  … Continue reading →

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RACIAL ISSUES AND ME – BACKGROUND

Posted on August 12, 2020 by oneta hayes

Those who know me at all, know I was rocked in the cradle in Sunday School and Church.  From as early as I can remember we sang Jesus Loves the Little Children.  We had missionaries visit us regularly – with … Continue reading →

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