“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and theContinue reading “Love for all …”
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Passion and Compassion
Passion without compassion is the opposite of the teachings of Jesus? Yes? No? Can we have one without the other? Yes? No? Dictionary pertaining to passion and theology; the sufferings of Christ on the cross or His sufferings subsequent to the Last Supper. the narrative of Christ’s sufferings as recorded in the Gospels. Compassion, dictionary;Continue reading “Passion and Compassion”
For God Alone, Psalm 62
Tammy Holton, a friend and contributor of the Lily, just celebrated a Birthday. She was gifted by her family a “winter” weekend to a North Carolina beach. She was kind enough to share with us through text and photos the joys of her Birthday celebration. A wife, mother, and grandmother photos were delightful as wasContinue reading “For God Alone, Psalm 62”
Fruit Art
My family and I were gifted with a apple painting from my sister-in-law, Yvonne, for Christmas 2024. She gave us a pear painting this year for my BD. They together make a very lovely setting. Relaxing in the visual of snow outside my window and hot coffee I thought to pause and enjoy Yvonne’s artContinue reading “Fruit Art”
How BRAVE are you?
A) Have you ever followed this advice? Did you have success? B) Has other pointed out to you your faults? If so, how did you respond? C) Have you been a part of a church where the next level occurred? what happened? “But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more,Continue reading “How BRAVE are you?”
Update on Tonto
Tonto got a scrape on his leg . It was beginning to show signs of infection and swelling 🙏🏼 I have his wound wtapped in an infants diaper. Thanks for loving Tonto 🤍Ricky
Hornets of the Bible
This Hornets nest hung just a little to close over the sidewalk where children and walkers alike might be making their trek for opening of a new school year. My husband and I thought to empty the nest and make a gift for our Grand child’s P-k classroom. I can just imagine little eyes peekingContinue reading “Hornets of the Bible”
“Rhythms oh Grace”
Jesus said,] “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” Matthew 11:28-29 (The Message)Continue reading ““Rhythms oh Grace””
Grumpy, the Squirrel
My four year old G-daughter has been beyond excited to be a beginner ‘patio/deck gardener’. She had been testing her skill a bit with ‘yard gardening’ only to realized nature has a way of ‘force sharing’ when beautiful singing birds find your tiny green strawberries before you find one shiny red one. The next levelContinue reading “Grumpy, the Squirrel”
Pride and Joy of Chris and Tammy Holton
Robins! Nest! Eggs! Babies! Pops and grandson! Grandchildren are the pride and joy of old age,…” (Proverbs 17:6 ERV) Our co-Writer, Tammy and husband, Chris are proud fairly new grandparents. They love spending time with their precious lil guy, Stetson. Aren’t these beautiful photos with a teaching moment with Chris, Stetson, nest, Robin eggs, andContinue reading “Pride and Joy of Chris and Tammy Holton”
