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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CLOTHED IN MAJESTY
GOD IS CLOTHED IN MAJESTY Harken, and give God praise. The veil rises in the East, The eyes of God did not slumber nor sleep Listen, and give God glory. His eyes sweep over the hills and lands Observing the … Continue reading
Posted in "Tween God and Me, God, peace, Uncategorized, worship
Tagged majesty, peace, poem, psalm, trust, worship
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SUNDAY LEFTOVERS: WHEN IN A FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
When the king and all his forces are united against you and you are in a fight for your life, these are good left-overs from my online visit to Ken Isom’s Sunday School class. Ken relates a personal story of … Continue reading
Posted in God's provision, God's purpose or will, politics, prayer, trust
Tagged 2 Chron. 20, God our Helper, God's purpose, politics, trust, victory over enemies
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SECOND THOUGHTS
After finishing a five hour duty last week, I decided to stop at Aldi’s to pick up some food. Since I was tired, I tried to keep my selection to the minimum. However, I found that I had to carry … Continue reading
Posted in culture, me, politically correct, racism, sexist, Uncategorized
Tagged Aldi's, culture, me, opinion, political correctness, racism, sexist, trust
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GET IN THE WHEELBARROW
There is a story told of Charles Blondin, a tightrope walker who walked over Niagara Falls in the mid 1800’s. He proved his expertise in many ways – in a sack, on stilts, on a bicycle, and in the dark. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, trust, Uncategorized
Tagged Charles Blondin, faith, Granddad Jim, trust
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THEY ARE PEOPLE
Wild party next door. The police are on the beat I rest, trusting them. ****************** I know some police like to show their power; some are moody or short tempered; some are too quick to make drastic decisions; some are … Continue reading
Posted in police, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged authority, police, Romans 13:1-6, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, security, trust
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BUDGET #2
Second reason it might seem that God does not keep his promise to provide: INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS Although it is true that God once chose a shepherd boy to become a king, that is not the usual outcome for … Continue reading
Posted in God's provision, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, finances, God's provision, jobs, labor, poor, trust, unemploed
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BUDGET 1
God is a provider. He showed himself as that when he provided for our eternal salvation by providing a ram to Abraham and fulfilling the promise in Jesus, the sacrificial lamb. He is also a provider for our basic needs. … Continue reading
Posted in budget, God's provision, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, daily bread, finances, generational blessings, God the provider, hungry, one nation under God, poor, trust
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SIX AND ONE = SIX, HUH?
Six and one equals six, huh? Well, for a two year old who has some maturing to do. Bemused I sat watching as my toddler put seven pop bottles in a six pack carton. Yes, he put all seven in … Continue reading
TRUSTING IN SWEET “FRAMES”
Each time I sing The Solid Rock, Edward Mote, 1797-1874, I consider the meaning of the word “frame” as he used it. “My hope is built on nothing less, Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness, I dare not trust the sweetest frame, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, frame, Jesus only way, Uncategorized
Tagged frame, hope, Jesus, trust
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SECRETS
“I did it, but my family needs me, I need to keep my job. I can’t afford a lawyer. Can you help me get out of this mess?” Family man confesses to his buddy. “My heart is broken. My grandson … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Inspiration, gossip, secrets, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, church, confidence, Everyday Inspiration, secrets, trust, wisdom
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