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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MEN
Men, men, what would I do without them? I am blessed with many good men in my life: Sons, Grand-sons, Brother, Brothers-in-law, Nephews, Pastor, and Friends – And most of all, my husband, Sammy. Without him —- Instead of picking … Continue reading
Posted in fathers' day, Hayes family, marriage, me, men, Uncategorized
Tagged fathers' day, gender, love, marriage, men, thanks
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JOB OPENINGS
Today I saw this following exchange on Face Book. (Names changed and my paraphrasing.) Elise: “Pray for me. I’m going for a job interview. First I’ve had for eight years.” Response from Janice: “You can do it. I just had … Continue reading
BEING THANKFUL IN SIX WORDS
Much heaven in my earthly life. **************** Thanks, Shweta, for the six word challenge, Prompt word: Heaven https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/category/six-word-stories/
STALWART PEOPLE GOT US HERE
Written by Grandma in 1934, Denver, CO. July 25th – I was five months old. I guess this was my mother’s grandma. The people she mentions are my great grandparents and their siblings. She is writing to family in Kansas. … Continue reading
Posted in generations, Uncategorized
Tagged Amy, Baca County, depression, drought, dust bown, family, generations, government program, thanks
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SPEAKING IN OTHER TONGUES
The crush, the victory and the passion displayed by Christ’s death on the cross is heavy on me this morning. Charles Dickens: “Bearing his Cross, upon his shoulder, like the commonest and most wicked criminal, our blessed Saviour, Jesus Christ, … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Spirit, other tongues, Uncategorized
Tagged cross, Holy Spirit, I Cor 14:2, praise, speaking in other tongues, thanks, worship
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Being grateful before griping
I can see. Surgery was successful. Daughter-in-law, sister, and husband have kindly shown me eye drops don’t hurt! Doctor and nurses are wonderfully sweet, comforting and knowledgeable. granddaughter came and left cake while I was gone. Carl and Vicky came. … Continue reading
HOW CAN I SAY THANKS
Birthday in January gives me cause to evaluate my life even more than the New Year does. New Year is for everybody; January 24 is for me. Last night I prepared a blog for today in which I recount highlights … Continue reading
Posted in aging, God's purpose or will, me, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, Andrae Crouch, Bible, blessings, Christianity, God's love, me, salvation, thanks
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I CELEBRATE PEOPLE
CELEBRATING FREEDOM, FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD, FUN, FINANCES! ALL THESE I HAVE BECAUSE OF OTHERS’ SKILLS, LOVE, AND SACRIFICE! Some young, some old; Some cautious, some bold. Some are students, generally smart; Some are skilled in mechanical arts. Some … Continue reading
Posted in holiday, Uncategorized
Tagged celebrate, Fourth of July, people, relationships, thanks
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BLOGGERS’ THANKSGIVING
My Blogging Friends, we have some things in common to be thankful for: The ability to read The ability to spell and write coherent sentences Discretionary funds which allow the equipment necessary for social media Physical strength, health, and mobility … Continue reading
“SMELLS” OF THANKSGIVING
Numbers 29:2 and others scriptures say that burnt offerings are a pleasing aroma to God. These scriptures have troubled me in the past. I would think, “Why, God, would you like the smell of sacrifices being burned?” I believe I have one answer. Let’s … Continue reading
Posted in thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Tagged aroma, sacrifice, smell, thanks, Thanksgiving, tradition
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