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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WHY SUFFER, Part 5 – Holy Spirit
Yesterday I ended my post with saying the Holy Spirit is a Comforter and gave the Bible illustration of Stephen who, while being stoned to death, saw Jesus. Today I want to discuss the role Christians should/could play in being … Continue reading
PRAYER, Oct. 19, 1999
In looking through old material to find “healing” issues, I ran across this prayer. I’m sharing it. I treasure those years when I was much more faithful about prayer than I am now. I recommend writing your prayers sometimes. It … Continue reading
Posted in prayer, relationship with God, God speaks, Uncategorized
Tagged knowing God, prayer
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FOOT WASHING
I am an old timer for sure, but even I have not participated in many “foot-washings.” However, a few years ago a women’s group to which I belonged decided to have a foot-washing. The following notes consist of 13 scriptures … Continue reading
Posted in church, church rites, foot washing, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged church rites, foot washing, Jesus washes feet, scriptures re feet
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GIVE HIM GLORY
MONDAY MORNING MEDITATION: Isaiah 42:12 “Let them (people) give glory to the Lord…” But, Lord, you are all glory; you have all glory. I have none to give to you. Ahhhh, but I can acknowledge your glory. I acknowledge your … Continue reading
TOO OLD FOR ANSWERED PRAYER?
My dad left some minerals rights to me more than 40 years ago. I have prayed that the Lord would grow some of that “seed” in my behalf. As I am 85 years old, I am thinking surely the time … Continue reading
Posted in prayer, spiritual birth, Uncategorized
Tagged born again, prayer, reborn, spiritual birth
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JOIN ME IN PRAYER
(I had prepared this prayer for use in my Sunday morning class. I have asked God to help me with a blog today. This is the only answer in my heart. Perhaps he will touch you to pray this with … Continue reading
Posted in prayer, prayer for America, Uncategorized
Tagged America, forgiveness, Jesus, mercy, politics, prayer
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STUMBLING BLOCKS
How many times have I prayed for something that is not God’s plan? My prayers turn to stumbling blocks to God’s plans. I desperately want an easy life for the people I love. I want security for the old … Continue reading
HOW CAN I HELP?
PRAY – THAT ALL MAY BE HEALED – Jesus, through you there can be: rest for the oppressed courage for the discouraged finances for the jobless forgiveness for the betrayed health for the sick comfort for the broken-hearted dreams for … 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
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