Amy Grant: Don't Try so Hard Lyrics Amy sings this with James Taylor Another Monday comes and I just wanna breathe Cause it's a long, long week for someone wired to please I keep taking my aim, pushing it higher Wanna shine bright, even brighter now Wish I would tell myself Don't try so hard … Continue reading God speaks softly
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Gifts or We’re all One of a Kind
I Corinthians 12: Unity and Variety. Now in regard to spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware.... There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in … Continue reading Gifts or We’re all One of a Kind
Whatsoever & Whatever!
Phil 4: 6 - 9 Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is … Continue reading Whatsoever & Whatever!
work and dignity
I heard a new-to-me take on the Adam & Eve - temptation - fall - original sin -story that spoke to my heart in a profound way. This is one of those stories that is heard so often that we can almost share it verbatim. We can certainly share the gist of the story - … Continue reading work and dignity
It only takes a spark
Pass it On - Kurt Kaiser It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up to it's glowing that's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it you want to sing it's fresh like spring you want to pass it on I wish for … Continue reading It only takes a spark
Teach Me
Sunday Readings: Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread … Continue reading Teach Me
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From time to time I'm inviting guest authors to share with A Quilters Heart. Thank you Maggie for today's post. Maggie and I "met" on The Quilt Show website and in person at International Quilt Festival in Houston last year. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so … Continue reading Template
Two by two
My original thought for this post was a reflection on this weeks readings. However, as often happens with so much in life something else is presented that makes more sense. My friend sent me Luke 24 to read. The Emmaus Road, where eyes are opened and deep Joy and healing occurs. The two explain to … Continue reading Two by two
Whatever! a different perspective
I like to read my Bible in the morning before I go for a walk. My quiet time is not just while I am sitting at my kitchen table with my Bible; it continues while I am walking. I like to read first, pray while walking, and then respond in writing when I return home. … Continue reading Whatever! a different perspective
Whatever!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts … Continue reading Whatever!
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