Day Two, Quote #2 "When we become too glib in prayer we are most surely talking to ourselves." - A. W. Tozer There is a distinct difference between “saying our prayers” and actually praying to God. We can go through the motions of praying, mouthing words, supposedly in communication with our Lord, and not really … Continue reading 3 Day Quote Challenge, Day 2
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3 Day Quote Challenge, Day 1
I want to thank Amy for nominating me for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Amy is a new blogger who writes about addiction, raising children, and the Lord Jesus and his love, among other things. She writes as a personal outlet, as well as she writes to encourage other believers in Jesus Christ in their … Continue reading 3 Day Quote Challenge, Day 1
Sunshine Blogger Award
A big thanks to Katherine, who nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Katherine is a single mother from Nebraska. She has a heart for widows and for all people who need help, encouragement, hope, comfort, care and healing. She is a survivor of many difficult situations that have been presented to her in her … Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award
Be Still, My Soul
The Lord put this hymn in my mind today to speak encouragement to my heart: Be Still, My Soul Katharina von Schlegel / Jean Sibelius Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change, He … Continue reading Be Still, My Soul
What Would Happen?
What would happen if all those who are being abused by addictive spouses would speak out within the churches, & in public meetings, & if they would ask for prayer for their spouses, including for those who are pastors who are abusive & sexually addicted? I think we have all been conditioned that this is … Continue reading What Would Happen?
Prayer Request
My daughter Jennifer is 36 weeks pregnant. She is 40 years old. This is her 3rd pregnancy/child. She is at the hospital. The baby’s heart rate isn’t going up under a stress test, and even went down. They are deeply concerned, so they are monitoring the baby’s heart beat and may have to induce labor … Continue reading Prayer Request
A Love Letter
To all my friends and family in the Lord, my fellow believers in Jesus Christ in this physical world of ours, and in the blogging world, on social media, and on Christian support and discussion sites: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil. 1:2 ESV I thank … Continue reading A Love Letter
For You
I just want to thank all my readers for being here, for reading this blog, and for all your many words of encouragement, hope, healing, and cheer, and for the many times and ways in which you have ministered God's love and grace to my spirit - to my heart. You are very special to … Continue reading For You
To My Readers
Monday, January 18, 2016 I just want to say “Thank you” to all my readers today just for being there. You help strengthen and cheer my heart regularly. Even though we have never met face-to-face, with few exceptions, and I may never know who you are until we meet in heaven one day, I just … Continue reading To My Readers
He Strengthens Me and Never Leaves Me
My daughter-in-law Krystal just began blogging again. She shared her heart here concerning her relationship with Jesus Christ, and her personal struggles, but how God is giving her the strength and the courage to be his servant and witness despite any opposition or rejection she might receive in return. Thank you Krystal for sharing your … Continue reading He Strengthens Me and Never Leaves Me
Run With It 