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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ARE YOUR PRAYERS SINCERE?
HAVE YOU EVER PRAYED FOR SOMETHING when you secretly did not want a solution to the problem? For instance, have you talked about something so negatively that if it were straightened out, you would be proven wrong? I’ll take an … Continue reading
FIX IT IF YOU CAN, part 4, conclusion
Fourth: There’s the kind that when they’re broken only God can fix. Back in the closets in our hearts, there are the broken things that we have given up on. We tried. And tried. But couldn’t fix them. I remind … Continue reading
Posted in broken things, Charlie Shedd, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged broken hearts, broken things, Charlie Shedd, God answers prayer, God bottles our tears, prayer
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FLAT OUT BEFORE THE LORD
Facebook pulled this up for me a few days ago. I got another laugh; hope you will too. So after minor proofing, I’m posting again. Ok, let me say first it was worth it! That’s being said because I know … Continue reading
Posted in humor, Uncategorized, worship
Tagged aging, humor, kneeling, prayer, prone in prayer, under his wings, worship
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ARE THESE TO YOUR LIKING? …
All these forms of worship are in the Bible. You might not like them; you might not find them fitting for a church you choose to attend, but be careful about being too judgmental. Many are delightful in personal worship. … Continue reading
Posted in church, Uncategorized, worship
Tagged church, demonstrations in worship, music, prayer, worship
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I DON’T HOPE TO FALL IN THERE
Yesterday a very pretty girl was helping me with a purchase. I believe I was in obedience to the Holy Spirit as I felt the nudge to give her the following message. I said something close to this: “You are … Continue reading
Posted in angels, God's love, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged angels, beauty, Christian character, danger, devil, grandchildren, grandparents, prayer, temptation, wisdom
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REIGN, REIN, AND RAIN
Reign in me with the perfect law of love. Your bond servant I will gladly be. Put an awl in my ear, Your voice I would hear. Reign in me, King Jesus, reign in me. . Rein me into your … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, commitment, guidance, poem, prayer, reign reign rain, sanctification
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JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
“I read it all,” Pete. about five or six, announced with pride, “do you want me to show you my favorite story?” “Sure,” I replied, wondering which of the Bible Heroes deserved his special attention – David, Samson, Daniel…. He … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus loves the children, Uncategorized
Tagged child's bible, doll, Jesus loves the children, Pete, prayer
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PRAISE HIM
PRAISE: God from whom all blessings flow: PRAY: Our Father, who art in Heaven, Blessed be your Wonderful Name, Your Acts, Your Love. Thank you for your daily provisions to us for our earthly and spiritual good. PRAISE: Him all … Continue reading
STAY AWAY FROM THE PIT
A notable quote by a little girl watching her grandfather digging out a septic tank, “I don’t hope I ever fall in that.” I’m thinking of this in regard to some of the sin and slime, so many little girls … Continue reading
GRANDMOTHERING
It is time to put my mind to the Thanksgiving/Christmas family times. Thanksgiving is November 25 and Christmas is December 25. At least that is on the calendar for 2021. Dr. Fauci may be cancelling but most of us have … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, family, family disfunction, gender roles, generations, holiday, Uncategorized
Tagged changing culture, Christmas, culture, families, family reunions, generations, homosexual, me, pain, prayer, Thanksgiving, woke movement
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