I cannot count the number of times I've heard someone say that as they reflect on life, their happiest times were when they had nothing. Many of us grew up with families when sometimes even food was scarce or there just didn't seem to be enough to fill your belly. But we still ate.We may … Continue reading Godliness with Contentment
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Thoughts
I'm sitting here this morning, coffee in hand, listening to the sounds of the rain. The birds are also having their morning conversations. It's a peaceful feeling. I stopped watching the news several months ago. I became so tired of the negativity, the hate, the hurt, the evilness of the world; but you can't escape … Continue reading Thoughts
Wounded by Words
Insecurity runs deep, refusal to admit. Until the anger rises, and then we feel the hit. With fury words come out, which never should be said. No apology enough, to clear them from our head. Why we say these things, to cause hurt to another. The words so painfully sting, yet we say we love … Continue reading Wounded by Words
Why Should God Let You Into Heaven?
I'm sitting here writing and listening to music. I have the house to myself, thinking about getting a few things done. I see my cat take off down the hallway, an indication of company approaching. Sure enough, the doorbell rang. I answer the door to a young gentleman from a neighborhood church. We had a … Continue reading Why Should God Let You Into Heaven?
The Request
Sometimes I feel a nudge, from the Lord it comes. A conversation to be had, with a certain one. At first it's just a thought, as it slips on by. Then it presses on, I can no longer hide. Weighing on my mind, each and every day. When they come around, I know not what … Continue reading The Request
The Shelter
Physically I've been broken, Emotionally I've been scarred. Thought I'd hit rock bottom, yet away it was far. Living in a shelter, my children with me there. A bed for us to sleep in, and food we could prepare. Mistakes that I had made, led us to this place. So thankful for the Lord, and … Continue reading The Shelter
Graciously Unworthy
A visit to the beach, looking out to sea. Water, water everywhere, no end the eye can see. Beneath the moving water, an ocean full of life. Just as the world around us, Many people, so much strife. Watching as the waves come in. the sun is going down. Footprints in the sand, too numerous … Continue reading Graciously Unworthy
Precious Souls
A visit to the nursing home and this is what I see. Many souls once full of life, to most a memory. Looking out the window, they watch the cars go by. As the world continues on, busy with their lives. Visitors less frequent, if they come at all. The residents continue on, wheeling down … Continue reading Precious Souls
Finding God in the Little Things 