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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IN GOD WE TRUST
Dear Friends, in several of my comments I have signed off with “In God We Trust.” I am trying to put in practice the wisdom from my blog about Jehosophat, as taught to me by Pastor Ken Isom. https://onetahayes.com/2020/10/26/sunday-leftovers-when-in-a-fight-for-your-life/ Remember … Continue reading
Posted in me, one nation under God, patriotism, politics, prayer for America, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, me, praising God, prayer for America, thankfulness
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SUNDAY’S SIMPLE SERMON, SEPT. 6, 2020
LESSON ON FAITH FROM JOSHUA , Chapters 3 and 4 This Bible selection contains an account of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. There are similarities to the incident of Moses leading them across the Red Sea. I believe … Continue reading
LENDING TO THE POOR
RED LETTER TIME.* Can we really live according to Matthew 5:40? “And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, Jesus, lending, Matthew 5:40, socialism, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitalism, faith, Jesus teaching, lending, Matthew 5:40, obedience, socialism
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PEACE not PANIC
I posted this three years ago. I believe it bears repeating. The very fact that God revealed himself as Jehovah-shalom (the God of Peace) indicates that his plan is to be with one in trouble instead of insulating … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, worry
Tagged anxiety, blessed life, Christianity, comfort, faith, fear, God's love, insomnia, Jesus, panic attacks, peace, prayer, worry
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OFTEN IT IS TRY AND TRY AGAIN
Faye at https://thechickengrandma.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/faith-and-farmers/ wrote about the faith of her husband as he tills the soil, sometimes over and over again. It made me remember the blog I posted in April, 2015. Many of you were not with me then so I’ve decided … Continue reading
GET IN THE WHEELBARROW
There is a story told of Charles Blondin, a tightrope walker who walked over Niagara Falls in the mid 1800’s. He proved his expertise in many ways – in a sack, on stilts, on a bicycle, and in the dark. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, trust, Uncategorized
Tagged Charles Blondin, faith, Granddad Jim, trust
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IS THERE PURPOSE TO THIS?
I am progressing well. Home health nurse and physical therapist have been by and the occupational therapist is on her way. Good care and follow up planned for me. Thankful for these good services. Will see the surgeon on Wednesday. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God, God's purpose or will, healing, life happens, me, medical marvels, relationship with God, God speaks, suffering, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, broken hip, Christianity, circumstantial, faith, God's care, God's purpose, God's relationship with man, health, medical, suffering
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HOPE SPURNS DECEIT
Hope endures hardship, refuses magic’s deceit, closely clings to faith. ***************** Prompt by Ronovan, “magic, hope” https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/01/08/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-183-magichope/
Posted in Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged deceit, faith, haiku, labor, magic, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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ASKING GOD WHY
Another person (Moses)who had an intimate relationship with God was Jeremiah. An example of Jeremiah’s trust was recorded in Jeremiah, Chapter 32. He was in prison, a cousin offered to sell him land, and God said to buy it, he … Continue reading
Posted in God, questioning God, Uncategorized
Tagged asking God, doubt, faith, God speaks, intimacy with God, Jeremiah, questions to God
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GOD’S FAITHFUL CARE, GOD’S TRUTH
Okay, folks, what do you think? I have two NIV Bibles; one has last copyright date 1984, the other is 2011. I am surprised they are not alike. Why would two NIV not be identical? My issue this morning is … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible translations, death of Christians, doubt, Egyptian Christians, faith, God's care, persecution, truth
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