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What If?
For several weeks, I have been in a season of “busy”. Distracted. In my heart, I know that I “should” be writing, encouraging, sharing but I have “put it off”. There are what seem to be endless tasks: mowing the yard, weeding the garden, sowing seeds and reaping the harvests, running errands, fixing meals, doing laundry. The list goes on and on. But, I am without excuse. I let the “urgent get in the way of the important”. I let the enemy get me off course with endless distractions. Today, I have stopped. I hit the pause button and just took time to “be” with God. I took a minute…
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Simply Be
This morning Jesus spoke to me- The words “Simply Be.” “Remain in me. Remain in my love. Set your heart high above. Do not focus on this life. You will only be filled with grief and strife. You must set your sight higher. Let Me set your heart on fire. Keep your eyes on Me. Your citizenship is in heaven for eternity. Life on earth is passing away. From Me, do not stray. Do not doubt. Do not fear. One day, I will wipe away every tear. There will be no more sorrow- Only bright hope for every tomorrow. There will be everlasting joy. No more will people fight or…
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Listen
In the gospel of John, Jesus speaks and says “These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 NKJV) I love God’s word and His promises. What He says He will do, we can count on. He cannot lie and will never go back on His word. He tells us in advance many things so we can be prepared. He told us that we will “have tribulation in this world.” He told us that we could have “peace and be of good cheer.” Then, why, when…
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Following Jesus
Jesus said 2,000 years ago and He says now: “Follow me.” To be a follower of Christ, you must develop “Holy Spirit sensitivity.” You must be able to absolutely discern His voice. So you can willfully obey; make the right choice. To follow means you must be willing to serve. Dying to self and from His way not swerve. You must give yourself away. Do His will every day. Following Jesus comes with great sacrifice. What is He asking you to lay down? What is the price? We must deny ourselves, our plans and desires. We must share in His sufferings; walk through the fire. We must suffer, grow and…
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Work for His Glory
Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands. Last evening I had a “texting conversation” with a dear friend. After battling a serious illness, she will be returning to work in six weeks. She is not looking forward to going back. She is exhausted. Her journey has been long and hard. She is ready to retire, rest, and not have a structured work schedule. She is ready for a break; simply enjoy life. But, sadly, she is unable to retire for another year. As I have thought back over my…
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Eyes to See
When I pray and ask for “eyes to see”- Sometimes I don’t like what you show me. You open my eyes. Expose selfishness, harshness, deception and lies. What do I do when I see- Bitterness and selfishness inside of me? I have a choice-turn away in pride? Or repent of my sin, ask forgiveness and cleansing inside? Abba, You discipline those that you love. You care about the little details from far above. You listen to my pettiness; hear my whine. Oh, how You must get frustrated and laugh at times! You lovingly chide me and care. You listen; hear every prayer. Like a road grater working on a rock…
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Reckless Reliance/Relentless Love
We need to have reckless reliance on God. He is with us wherever we trod. We need to take Him to our homes- To our business, our churches, our streets; wherever we roam. He needs to be our all in all. We need to listen to His voice; obey when He calls. We have to continually pray- Rely on him every second of the day. God has a relentless love for you and me. His love is deeper and wider than we can see. His love never gives up. When we are empty, He fills our cup. When we have no answers to life problems and circumstances we do not…
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What are you eating?
Proverbs 24: 13-14 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. In January, I had my annual medical physical. This was a routine check complete with blood work. After the year that we had in 2020, I was not surprised to see the number on the doctor’s scales. My clothes had become a bit tighter than normal. My exercise routine was in a lull. I had not been watching my diet. Being at…
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Jesus is Coming SOON
The time is NOW. The day is here. To choose Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD; His coming is near. Like a train pulling into the station signals. The call goes out “Come to me.” to every man, woman child across every nation. The train bound for glory will quickly depart. Have you invited Jesus into your heart? This is the ticket needed to ride. The steep price was paid when Jesus died. When He rose from the grave- Those who accept His gift; no longer are sin’s slave. He broke the chains of death and sin; set us free. When you accept His gift, you will be on the…
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Forgiveness
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 A former pastor of mine, Pastor Karen, was so much more than a great pastor. She was a GREAT leader, mentor, compassionate and loving friend. She loved people! She enjoyed sharing and living the love of Christ. She was extremely busy but always had the time to sit and chat. She was never to busy to listen. When I was going through my divorce, she was there to listen and pray. She would hold me while I sobbed and would encourage me that God would use it “for my good and…
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Lent Journey
Lent Journey Forty-day journey towards the cross Ask, Seek, Knock, Yearn, Ponder the Sacrifice, ultimate cost. It cost God His only Son To redeem us, pay the price for our sin; render the curse undone. Jesus faithfully knew there would come a day The price of sin with His blood would pay. He did not turn away and run. He knew who He was; God’s own Son. He knew the price. Willingly, laid down His life, became the sacrifice. When the nails pierced his hands and whips tore his flesh, He was “still” and demonstrated holiness. The people spit and yelled; mocked His name. He knew He bore our guilt…
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God’s Beauty
God’s beauty abounds. We just need to look around. It is in the sky as the sunsets. It can be seen in the plumage of the egret. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; each day, appreciated as I grow older. Beauty is seen in flowers that bloom or in a bird’s plume. We need to look inside of the heart to see some internal characters of true beauty; a gentle spirit, kindness, love, and caring. These are the gifts that we should be bearing.
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Faithful Forager
We fix our eyes on Jesus; confess Him as LORD. We feast daily upon the Bible, God’s Holy Word. We are filled with the Holy Spirit; seek to be like Jesus and serve. We are His disciples; from the narrow path do not want to swerve. In Jesus, we have been set free. We look forward to His return and with Him, spending eternity! We have faith of a mustard seed. We believe in the power of prayer; for others, family and friends, intercede. We fellowship and stay connected in the Vine. We serve and exist for others to bring them to Jesus; the Holy One Divine. He is our…
