Christianity – Page 18

A Bird’s Eye View

In the heart of the Garden of Gethsemane a flock of birds nestled in the trees. They were hidden from view. They were constantly ease dropping on those walking about below. They heard every conversation and felt each attitude. One evening they saw a small group of men enter the garden. They knew one ofContinue reading “A Bird’s Eye View”

Scarecrow for Jesus

Once upon a time there lived a very handsome King. He was so kind. He was caring and giving. In fact, he gave everything to his subjects. He cared for them night and day. One day he set about to look for a bride as the hour had come for his betrothal. He wanted someoneContinue reading “Scarecrow for Jesus”

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story below, “Under the hand of Jesus.” (art by Debi) double click on picture to enlarge

Under The Hand of Jesus

Several years ago I wrote a book (waiting to be published) entitled Under the Hand of Jesus. Debi of thedailylily.org did the watercolor drawings. In the story you might find yourself identifying with the main character, Leon. There seemed to be a cloud over his life. He couldn’t see past the cloud. One day someoneContinue reading “Under The Hand of Jesus”

I will lift up my eyes;

I lift up my eyes to the hills- Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – He who watches over you will not slumber; Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORDContinue reading “I will lift up my eyes;”

Easter Shopping

My family and I took my son out to eat for his Birthday. I wore my new mix red/pink scarf MG just gave me. The colors are dynamo on me! Then we hopped over to the mall to look for some dress shoes for me @Nordstroms. They sure had some fiery looking shoes. I lookedContinue reading “Easter Shopping”

Trumpeting Faith

Dictionary: trumpet-verb; “… trumpeted their success: proclaim, announce, declare, herald, celebrate, shout from the rooftops.” Faith-noun;“… complete trust or confidence in someone or something – strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.- a system of religious belief : the Christian faith.

PASS THE TORCH FOR JESUS SAKE

After reading about how God lit the fire that burned the sacrifice in the tabernacle and making the connection that is like Jesus lighting the fire within us to really know Him. Like the sacrifice on the alter long ago the priest had to keep the fire going and so do we. Jesus was theContinue reading “PASS THE TORCH FOR JESUS SAKE”

TIME OR ETERNITY?

David Teems, an excellent writer of devotionals, has presented an intriguing theory concerning God’s ability to throw our confessed sins into the sea of His forgetfulness. He writes that “God doesn’t operate in the the dimension of ‘time’ like we do; that is, linear, sequential “time”. Our experiences are “past, present, future but God operatesContinue reading “TIME OR ETERNITY?”

Stairway to Heaven

Listening to Exodus on cd, the other day, I heard this Scripture. God is instructing Moses in how to build an altar to the Most High God that no tool should be used on the large stones of the altar. And then God admonishes Moses in 20:25, “Neither should you go up by steps toContinue reading “Stairway to Heaven”