Tag: God
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PERFECT PARENTING!
Last Sunday was Mother’s Day. During the service, our pastor said no mother is perfect. Never a truer statement has been said! What qualities then should a perfect parent possess? I asked the girls to describe their perfect parent, Anna said I was her perfect parent (such a sweet girl), Cleo (of course) gave some…
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DEATH’S BELLS ARE RINGING!
Yesterday was the funeral of a friend, who died suddenly about a week ago. His death reminded me of the frailty of life. The Bible tells me that my life is like a vapor; a whiff. The older I become, the more funerals of friends and family I attend. For some, I thank God that…
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NEW AGAIN
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and king, The triumphs of His grace! I know I have said it before, but I love spring. It is possible that spring may be my favorite season. The temperature is reasonable; not too hot, not too cold. I…
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BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED
Yeah! Spring is here at last, although it may not seem like it, move over winter, spring has arrived! We took Anna to scout out a college, (please, Lord, slow down the time!), while there, I noticed this caption, ‘Bloom where you’re planted’, written on the wall. The Resident Director said for a few students,…
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REVELING IN GOD’S LOVE
I grew up in a very conservative church. As a child, I remember thinking that hymns were the very bane of my existence. I did not like hymns; I thought at the time, that they were so slow and boring. Why couldn’t the worship leader sing more upbeat songs!? Now, I’m becoming my mother,…
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WHEN FEELINGS CONTROL MY ACTIONS
Matthew 14:30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Do you know who said these words? If you do not, I gave you a hint with the scripture reference. Go ahead, read the entire story, it starts at verse…
