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“One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.” – Proverbs 17:9 (NRSV) As I thought on this wisdom provided by the Book of Proverbs I tried to interpret the action that comes with the wisdom from an all inclusive perspective. I was delighted that this wisdom speaksContinue reading “The fragrance of Friendship”

Psalm 42:1, NRSV “As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.” Do I even know how a deer longs for a flowing stream? Do you? Share your story of a longing deer for a stream.

“A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. . . . Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” – Matthew 7:18, 20 (NIV) “Fruit takes time to develop and grow. Over time we will get to know others by the fruit that the Holy Spirit grows not onlyContinue reading “Fruit ID”

June, you remind me of flash cards. You flash into our lives with a host of flair and fanfare! Birds sing with summer flowers harmonizing; signaling summer fruit is just a pick away! June, the brightest card of your flash is when graduates show us their embossed diplomas making 12, 14, 16 or even 18Continue reading “June Graduates”

“[The righteous] will bear fruit even when old and gray; they will remain lush and fresh in order to proclaim: “The LORD is righteous. He’s my rock.”- Psalm 92:14-15 (CEB)  

“In all your ways acknowledge [the Lord], and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:6 (NRSV)

What makes you angry? What make you laugh! Is a smile laughter? Is angry a smirk? What mechanical devise flares inside of a human to light a fire or smoke a fire! Sarah, of ancient times laughed from the thought of having a baby at age 90. God laughed at foolishness of man? Cain becameContinue reading “Laughter or angry?”

CS Monroe Tech Spring Plant Sale Drone video by ChristopherMar The Spring Plant Sale at Monroe Technology Center in Leesburg, Virginia is on! There is a great assortment of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, small fruits and fruit trees, aquatic plants and fish; over 500 hanging baskets; and 1200+ tomato plants to choose from. But whatContinue reading “Spring Plant Sale”

I have a few question concerning this popular unity rule. (See scripture rule below) 1) Am I to be filled with the Spirit before I speak? 2) Or, do I speak and thereby become filled with the Spirit? “Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.Continue reading “Quizz for spiritual growth”

Psalm 43:1 “Vindicate me, my God. And plead my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked.”  I find these words biting fighting words. My mind goes into a hail storm. Bounce, bounce, yes, no, and how could this be in such a nation as mine, the world’s greatest?Continue reading “Psalm 43 on my mind”