“I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations,” Isaiah 42:6 ESV Psalm 19:1 reads, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of hisContinue reading “A Light for;”
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Sacred Pause-Place
Do you have One? That is, “a Sacred Pause-Place? Does it have a Voice? How do you know when it’s yours? Is it a high dollar car? Does it obey red and green or need a foot pedal because it’s color blind? Or, is it just a Desolate Place? “The people follow the example ofContinue reading “Sacred Pause-Place”
A flower and 🐝 friend
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it: for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. (Psalm 24:1-2) A few days ago my sister and niece were visiting the magical little cottage town of Blowing Rock NC. (That’s my thoughts whenContinue reading “A flower and 🐝 friend”
Be strong and courageous;
“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;”
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”
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