“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6 NKJV) “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (vs 7) “And, the God of peace will be with you!” What do IContinue reading “Be Anxious for Nothing”
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In the garden-Blind but now I see! Seeing but now I’m blind?
New Beginnings;
“Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us.” —Mimi Novic This beautiful yet, maybe fearful, quote by Mimi Novic reminds us that resisting change often blocks our progress. Photo, Key West Florida by Chris Mar 2026 on a Sabbatical from surfing to Scuba Diving Nicodemus and JesusContinue reading “New Beginnings;”
A Sunset reveals many things
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NRSV) What does a sunset reveal to you? Richard Rohr, In his book, “Just This,” considers how contemplative prayer allows us to release our thoughts, finding deeper wisdom and guidance: “Contemplation is a panoramic, receptiveContinue reading “A Sunset reveals many things”
One Another
John 13:34 (NIV): “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another”. John 15:12 (NIV): “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you”. 1 John 4:7 (NIV): “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves hasContinue reading “One Another”
The Light
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” John 1:5 Jesus said; “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”Mark 16:15 NKJV
Cause your Face to Shine
“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock; You who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth! Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, Stir up Your strength, And come and save us! Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine, And we shall be saved! O Lord God of hosts, HowContinue reading “Cause your Face to Shine”
Unto us a Child is born;
“The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.”(Isaiah 9:2 (NRSVUE) “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, MightyContinue reading “Unto us a Child is born;”
Prayer offers Love, Hope and Peace…
John 15:25 (NIV) Jesus spoke and said; “All this I have spoken while still with you.26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to youContinue reading “Prayer offers Love, Hope and Peace…”
Be Patient with yourself
It’s seed time in No Va where I live. It’s time to plant and it’s such a joyful time as we share seeds, plant seeds and wake up with eyes, to look and see, what we might see! Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which states, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose underContinue reading “Be Patient with yourself”
