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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SADIE DOES
Beyond that hill is a magnificent house owned by Sadie. As a young widow, Sadie had to work hard to supply food for her family. One day she plowed up a treasure. Half million dollars worth. Lots of money in … Continue reading
ORDINARY LADY – BIG EFFECT
BLOGANUARY JAN 6 SOMEONE WHO INSPIRES ME AND WHY I’m leaving the Bible characters and the Elites for others to remember. There are many “ordinary people” in my church world who inspire me. That is the group from which I … Continue reading
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Tagged #daily-prompt, Bloganuary, inspiration, life of an ordinary woman
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THURSDAY’S THOUGHTS – DEC. 2, 2021
1. Lord, my Guide, You have given me light to live a long life to be in love with You. I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving leftover. 2. News clip “To all you hunter’s out there who kill animals for food. Shame on … Continue reading
Posted in opinion, Thursday thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged culture, humor, inspiration, me, opinion, politics, Thursday thoughts
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MY TUESDAY TWO BITS & MORE 11-2-21
What do you think will happen to our insurance rates now that firemen are quitting or being fired because of the covid mandates? One of the funniest things I’ve seen is the meme of the liberal dad who is cheering … Continue reading
Posted in My Tuesday Two Bits & More, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, culture, inspiration, My Tuesday Two Bits and More, news, politics
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SOME GOOD EGGS FIND REASON FOR HOPE
I like blogs that are easy to remember; those that grab you & hug your heart; those worthy to pass on & share love with others. Life should solely be about sharing love, right?! About making another’s load lighter, putting … Continue reading
LORD, YOU ARE SO GOOD
Oneta Ruth Hayes For your delight with the Lord today, try personalizing Ps. 21:1-7 (below). You will have something like this: I rejoice in your strength, Lord. How great is my joy in the victories you give! You have given … Continue reading
Posted in Bible study, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible study, God's love, inspiration, Psalms 21
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POEM: THANKFUL FOR ENCOURAGEMENT
Dear Friends, let me introduce my son, Carl, to you.The poem below was written by him. I’m thankful to You, Jesus… That you encourage me as You do. That You encourage me in what I have done, though I’ve failed. And that … Continue reading
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Tagged Carl, encourage, inspiration, thankfulness
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NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP
I was wakened at 1:15 and became aware of a gaseous odor. I got up to check it out and found a kitchen stove gas knob on. That was a lot of gas that filled the house from the stove … Continue reading
Posted in death, inspiration, Jesus, Psalm 121:3, thankfulness, Uncategorized
Tagged death, human interest, inspiration, Psalm 121:3, security, thankful
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DISTRACTED? BLINDED? WHAT?
“John 10:39 “Therefore, they sought again to take him; but he escaped out of their hand…” John also records in 7:30 that Jesus “hid himself…going through the midst of them.” How did he do that? Did he pull a Houdini … Continue reading
OH, BE CAREFUL, LITTLE HANDS…..
Consider with me the precious promise from Jesus: “I am with you always.” How often we encourage ourselves with those words! And I’m afraid we also find excuse for compromising with those words. Does it make us less sensitive to … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, holiness, inspiration, sanctification, sin, spiritual
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