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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MENTIONING JESUS
Three things occurred yesterday which give me an urgency about this post today. An earworm of a song “You Never Mentioned Him to Me” A conversation with a friend whose grandson was killed in a car race An article from … Continue reading
Posted in death, eternal life, Jesus only way
Tagged Christianity, death, eternal life, Jesus only way
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THIS IS MY RIGHT HAND
Too stressed for mind control so I’m trying for some fun today. I’ve been clearing old records. I found a little song I wrote to be sung to the tune of You Are My Sunshine. Take some time to enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in good deeds, grandchildren, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged action songs, children, Christianity, good deeds, teaching
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REMEMBERING JOYCE
“NOT ALL RESCUES LOOK ALIKE” 2 Samuel 22:17 & 20b “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters….he rescued me because he delighted in me.” Pondering this scripture, my internal … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, death, eternal life, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, death, eternal life, murder
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THE NEW BELIEVER
SO YOU ARE A NEW BELIEVER, WHAT NOW? You have invited Jesus in so he lives in you. Revelation 3 :20 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian character, Christianity, sanctification, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian character, Christianity, sanctification, sin
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WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN?
I am a Christian blogger. I write most of my blogs as if I am talking to Christian bloggers. However, the chances are that some readers are not Christians. I want to be sure I make it plain that I … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, eternal life, Heaven, Jesus only way, me, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, eternal life, Heaven, Jesus only way, me, salvation
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PRE-PLANNING
Don’t be alarmed. This is a dream. I stood up from the bed. Got swoozy. Staggered a bit, then fell. Sammy is on the bed reaching over and looking for me in boxes at the bedside. I must have been … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, death, Jesus only way, me, Uncategorized
Tagged Book of John, Christianity, contract, death, eternal life, funeralk, Jesus only way, me
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GIVING BIRTH TO THE WIND
Isaiah 26: This chapter includes scriptures most church goers have heard over and over, V. 3, 7, 9. However, I have never heard Verse 18 commented on, “We were with child; we writhed in pain, but we gave birth to … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, church, church styles, Isaiah 26:18, repentance, salvation
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THEISM, GOD MAINTAINS
In the beginning God created — and said it is good. ************** I have an acre of land. It has a house, a shed, a shop, cars, gardens, flower beds, driveway, grass, trees, mailbox, and other such plants and … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Creation, God's love, God's purpose or will, me, theism, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Creation, God's purpose, me, theism
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BEHIND STAINED GLASS
How many “layers” of doors do you have to enter to get into your church sanctuary? Probably at least two, maybe three or more-exterior, lobby, at least. Can anyone peek in and see what is going on in your sanctuary? … Continue reading
Posted in church, martyrs, prayer, privacy, revival, Uncategorized, witness
Tagged Christianity, martyrs, me, privacy, public worship, worship
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THE VACCINATION CHAIR
“Do you mind if Kenlyn watches?” asked Kristina, Kenlyn’s mom. I got the okay from the nurse and, playing the hero, answered that she could. Walmart people are familiar with the small screen that separates the “needle victim” from the … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Jesus, suffering, Uncategorized
Tagged chair, Christianity, cross, Jesus, suffering
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