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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Tag Archives: joy
CHRISTMAS CARD JOY
My hands are up. I surrender. See the white flag I carry. That is all to say, I give up on my conquest to keep the Christmas card tradition. Well, hopefully, I keep it through my last Christmas; I expect … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Christmas cards, facebook, friends, humor, joy, snail mail, stamps, US Post Office
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A VALUEABLE DOLL … WORTH ALMOST NOTHING EXCEPT JOY
Back then, when? I don’t remember but possible 23 to 25 years ago, three sisters entered a Duckwall’s Variety Store in Hugoton, Kansas. And came out with some dolls. One of which is shown above as she looks today in … Continue reading
CAROLS
Last year the carolers came. I knew most of them; they were from my church. My pastor and his wife were with them. It was a special treat. Caroling only came into my life after I married. I must have … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Christmas carol, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Christmas carols, joy
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MY TOWN, JOY FLAG
I don’t get out much anymore. That sad fact was made plain to me just now as I try to remember whether or not Walmart has a Christmas tree, also do they play Christmas carols. I’m pretty sure they play … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Uncategorized
Tagged carols, Christ, Christianity, culture, hometown, joy
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IN THE SUN/SON
Geraniums in the sun; geraniums not in the sun. I’m thinking I’m better off in the Son! Won’t lose my bloom as fast! ******* SENDING NOVEMBER PRAYERS THAT YOU WALK IN THE SON! Pictures from Face Book, 2014
WATERS OF JOY
A GRANDDAD CHALLENGE. This verse was a topic in a list of sermons in Granddad Jim’s Bible. I took it as a challenge to see what it might mean to me – to us. Isaiah 12:3-4 King James Version 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out … Continue reading
Posted in sermons, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian character, Granddad's sermons, Isaiah 12:3-4, joy, joyfulness
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ARE YOU RADIANT WITH “PREGNANT JOY”
Definition of pregnant. 1 : containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid. 2 : full, teeming. 3 : rich in significance or implication here Dear Christian, The chances are that you have never been visited … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Jesus the Messiah, Uncategorized
Tagged Chrisianity, Good News, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus lives within you, joy, nativity, tell the Story of Jesus
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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
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#4 OF 4)
I have news. Do I whisper it in adoration? Or do I shout it in exultation? Here it is: Jesus lives! JESUS LIVES! He’s been set free. Jesus— free from the grip of the grave. Free even from the grasp … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Mary mother of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Easter, eternal life, Jesus lives, joy, Mary mother of Jesus, Mary's memories, resurrection
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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#3 of 4)
A piercing of the heart—indeed, tonight my heart is not only pierced; it is ripped apart! I was at the foot of the cross! I watched him die! Die! This son of God, the miracle worker! Skeptics mocked him by … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Mary mother of Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Easter, eternal life, Jesus lives, joy, Mary mother of Jesus, Mary's memories, resurrection
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