“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;”
Tag Archives: Hope
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 💛🌟”
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”
Feel free to fear The Lord…
Feel free to fear! “The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.”Proverbs 19:23 NKJV “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.”Psalms 34:11 NKJV Proverbs 1:7 – 7 “The fear of the LORD isContinue reading “Feel free to fear The Lord…”
Faith in action
Your Faith has made you whole! “And Jesus said unto him, “Go thy way. Thy faith hath made thee whole.” And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.” (Mark 10:52) Jeremiah 30:17 says, “For I will restore health to you and heal your wounds, declares the Lord, because they have calledContinue reading “Faith in action”
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”
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