Psalm 139: 14 I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know. The Psalms, ah the poetry that sings to the soul, bringing our ever simmering emotions to the surface, out in the open for all to see. Psalms run from joy and ecstasy to downright rage … Continue reading Value
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Encouragement part 2 – signs of new life
Colossians 2: 1 - 3: For I want you to know how great a struggle I am having for you and for those in Laodicea* and all who have not seen me face to face,that their hearts may be encouraged as they are brought together in love, to have all the richness of fully assured … Continue reading Encouragement part 2 – signs of new life
Encouragement
Ponder. Mary pondered all these things in her heart. Eventually "these things" became part of our collective story as Christians. And Mary pondered them. Deeply thinking. As she went to live with one of the disciples I can see Mary nurturing and encouraging the disciples and living the life that Jesus taught. 2 Corinthians 7: … Continue reading Encouragement
Hope
Isaiah 61: 10 & 11 I will rejoice heartily in the LORD, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. As the earth brings forth … Continue reading Hope
Longing and Patience
Waiting for spring the promise of hope the colors that sing to my soul Happy Quilting! Teri
Running the race
Hebrews 12: 1b ". . . and persevere in running the race that lies before us." When I was 15 I watched the summer Olympics with great interest. The American Gymnastics team competed unbelievably well. I can still remember the exuberant smile on Mary Lou Retton's face when she stuck that final landing. I've been … Continue reading Running the race
Baking
He spoke to them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast* that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened. - Matthew 13:33 Cooking is an art. Baking is a science. I'm a utilitarian cook. I cook to eat. Getting dinner on the table … Continue reading Baking
Giving Credit where Credit is due
I Corinthians 1: 1-3 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our … Continue reading Giving Credit where Credit is due
Sometimes my favorite word is “Recalculating”
"God writes straight with crooked lines" is a line from a friend. I'm not sure where he heard it however it doesn't matter the source. It's a reality I've lived my entire adult life. I remember praying once that I wanted to be a missionary but "God please don't send me to New York". Uhm, … Continue reading Sometimes my favorite word is “Recalculating”
Patience
Oh way back a long way back I remember listening to Bullfrogs and Butterflies. It's so long ago it the music was on vinyl. Remember that? Vinyl was really cool having a sound that is just a wee bit scratchy and a little sensitive. There is often a reason why memories surface now and again. … Continue reading Patience