Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—in peace because they trust in you.—Isaiah 26:3, NRSV
Category Archives: Talking Points
The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light
In Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus states: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine beforeContinue reading “The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light”
What is your opinion?
I asked a young Christian man of NC if he agreed or disagreed with Dr Graham’s statement. This was his reply? (See below) Would love to hear how you feel about Dr Graham’s statement. When we pause in 2022 and remind ourselves Graham’s statement was 1981. In principle, I agree. All extremist/hard right or leftContinue reading “What is your opinion?”
Happy 4th🇺🇸 2020
“These are the pleasures that we take in our own lives, our own wakefulness in this world, and in the company of other people and creatures—pleasures innate in the Creation and in our own good work. “ Wendell Berry After reading and enjoying writings from Mr Berry I felt each thought he shared was an inviteContinue reading “Happy 4th🇺🇸 2020”
Word Meditation
The LORD said, “My word . . . that goeth forth out of my mouth . . . shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please.” – Isaiah 55:11 (KJV) I love hearing another’s story. It seems we never meet a person without a story. When we listen intoContinue reading “Word Meditation”
Happy BIRTHDAY, DEBORAH CHAVES
Our appreciation to you for your gifts and talents so embedded in each post here. Your faithfulness seems unmatched. Your gifts planted and blooming in Loudoun County and many other counties in our great nation gives hope and sustenance to snails🐌 rabbits🐇 and squirrels 🐿 alike. Your talent and love of horticulture has changed manyContinue reading “Happy BIRTHDAY, DEBORAH CHAVES”
Person, Place or Thing
“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”(John 15:2, NIV) Do you ever wonder why people, places and things seem to always be moving and changing in your life and others? Could this be partContinue reading “Person, Place or Thing”
A thought to ponder
“Whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it — not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it — they will be blessed in what they do.”- James 1:25 (NIV) Dawn Collins
True or False
Honey bees navigate by the position of the sun. True or False?🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 If true. What happens at dark?🌑 If false, how do bees navigate? ⚡️ Jesus spoke . . . to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the lightContinue reading “True or False”
Spiritual Gardening
I have often asked myself questions in my prayer time as well as other times throughout my day. Questions like; what does fear look like? Most often I am not able to draw or paint the flowering beauty of fear. Yes, I said that, “flowering beauty of fear”. At times my husband walks in theContinue reading “Spiritual Gardening”