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!
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A new thought and a recurring theme. . . Trust
This weeks Gospel Reading. It's the story of the Prodigal Son. We know the story. I've heard the story over and over and over again. I've told the story over and over and over again. I like this parable, a lot. Jesus gives the remedial lesson in love that God the Father gave to Adam … Continue reading A new thought and a recurring theme. . . Trust
Adam, Eve, & Trust
Seth Godin is incredibly insightful. In this particular blog Seth shares a Dave Ramsey call where the caller says, "you have a trust brand". Merriam-Webster defines trust here. Essentially, it's the ability to rely on someone. To know, deep down, that the person will do what they say they will. Trust must be at once … Continue reading Adam, Eve, & Trust
Listening
Proverbs 19: 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may eventually become wise This excerpt from An excerpt from David Steindl-Rast, A Listening Heart: The Art of Contemplative Listening (NY: Crossroad, 1983) pp 9 & 10 was in the Church bulletin from St. Augustines in Larchmont, NY. Responsive listening is the form the … Continue reading Listening
Surprise
Galatians 5:22 & 23 "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law" Often when I think I'm going in one direction, with clarity and purpose I generally find something else happens. I asked one of my contributors to write about "time and … Continue reading Surprise
Philippians 4:4-8
Today's post is from a friend of mine who will be a regular contributor to the blog. She remains anonymous at her request. She writes this week on one of my favorite passages of scripture. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord … Continue reading Philippians 4:4-8
Surprised by this thought but go with me here
When I wrote Grasping at Gratitude I mentioned that Mary & Martha are two of my favorite people in the Gospel. Mary and Martha are sisters and I'd like to think that generally they got along well as most sisters do. And here we see the two of them in a bit of a conflict. … Continue reading Surprised by this thought but go with me here
Grasping at Gratitude
I wrote "If I were actually writing a book" in preparation for writing a book. Yes dear friends I'm going to write a book on machine quilting. I have a focus and I'm still thinking through what kinds of samples will go into the book, particularly the proposal so it has the best chance of … Continue reading Grasping at Gratitude
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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
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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