“And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered; Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with allContinue reading “An Abundance of Love”
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A flower and 🐝 friend
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it: for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. (Psalm 24:1-2) A few days ago my sister and niece were visiting the magical little cottage town of Blowing Rock NC. (That’s my thoughts whenContinue reading “A flower and 🐝 friend”
Be strong and courageous;
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 (ESV) And, I might add whatever you hear! For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not beContinue reading “Be strong and courageous;”
A time for Thoughtful Thoughts
The Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.—Isaiah 30:18 (NRSVU) Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from theContinue reading “A time for Thoughtful Thoughts”
Love 💛🌟
Luke 21:25-28 (ESV) “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will beContinue reading “Love 💛🌟”
Grandma’s Sewing Machine
In this sewing machine lives many stories. I imagine many of you will have one like this or similar that tells a different story. Pearl is around 💯 years old! Many clothes, curtains and button holes. She lived in NC on the Albermarke Sound for many years. She was the property of a Christian ladyContinue reading “Grandma’s Sewing Machine”
Jars of clay!
We have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.—2 Corinthians 4:7 (NRSVUE) 2 Corinthians 4:7 reads, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not fromContinue reading “Jars of clay!”
Christmas Tree Peppers
Show pride in their personality that is so often quoted and repeated by gardeners strolling by and singing their praise; “Christmas Tree Peppers attracts bees when they bloom and songbirds when they fruit.” 🐝🐝🐝 may be depicted as diligent workers, loyal and devoted, and a source of both nourishment (honey) and potential threat (stings). My nephewContinue reading “Christmas Tree Peppers”
Read, believe, live
“The word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Hebrews 4:12 (NRSVUE) A type of weed I’ve heard …my flower planted by my mail box (photo by Sara) 🎵“SomethingContinue reading “Read, believe, live”
One or Three or more
How many sheep do you see? “Am I the only one left?” is a question asked by Elijah in 1 Kings 19:10-18. Elijah, feeling discouraged and alone, believed he was the only remaining prophet of God in Israel, while others had turned to Baal. He expresses his despair and fear of persecution to God, believing he is the lastContinue reading “One or Three or more”
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