Tag Archives: suffering
OUTLOOK DISMAL
Land I love torn apart. Fierce issues storm my heart. From distress I cry. *********** https://ronovanwrites.com/2019/02/18/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-241-stormfierce/ Image: Pixabay
THE RUN-AWAY – SOMEBODY’S “PICK”
Okay, friends, there is not really a poster. Sometimes you believe me even when I write fiction so I want to clarify. Just some thoughts coming together with a compassion for run-a-ways and their families. I wrote something recently about … Continue reading
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
Man can know no more about God than what God reveals to him. But man can know much less about God than God has revealed. Hosea records God’s disapproval of those who do not know him, “Hear the word of … Continue reading
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
AS THE BOILS STING
As the boils sting, Job said some things, that are good for me and you. They are in the scripture; every word is true. God is in control, and he cares for my soul: “But he knows the way that … Continue reading
POOR, POOR JOB
Satan challenged God to make a little gamble. He said, “If you didn’t fence your kids in. They would like to ramble. Against you they would raise their voices, if you let me give them choices.” “Ho,” said God, “have … Continue reading
FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OK, I cheated! This is little doll letting her finger nails get dry is the youngest member of my family. I’m the oldest. That’s enough similarity for me to use her picture instead of mine. 😀 I am celebrating my … Continue reading
TO BE LIKE JESUS
“OH, TO BE LIKE JESUS” we say, we pray, and we sing. Consider these patterns. SUCH PATIENCE, John 20:27 as he invites Thomas to touch the scars; SUCH SERVICE, 21:9 as he prepares a meal; SUCH FORGIVENESS, 21:15-17 as he … Continue reading
The Tender Shepherd
Pictures representing the 23rd Psalm generally show a beautiful valley with green grass, cool running water, and healthy sheep but reality is that every shepherd has to deal with sick sheep, weak sheep, wayward sheep. All sheep need care from … Continue reading
