book report

by admin on May 18, 2012

Sometimes He WHISPERS ~ Sometimes He ROARS by Marilynn Chadwick has been such a blessing to me. The following is a book review I just posted on Amazon:

I am halfway through this book and must say I am really enjoying it. Marilynn was so greatly impacted by the events of 9.11 that it literally changed her personal prayer life and perhaps even entire life. Suddenly she was concerned about the entire world not just her own little corner of it. Overwhelmed, she and Holy Spirit figured it out and today she offers HER methodology – but this isn’t another formula for prayer – it is a woman’s heart sharing with others how that tragic event in our nation’s history radically transformed her approach to praying for “God’s World.” Great read. I’m glad I have a hard copy – it’s one those books you read with a highlighter in your hand!

I was given the book for Christmas by two co-workers who attend the church Marilynn’s husband, David, pastors in Charlotte NC. The book sat in my “to read” bin until about a month ago when I was asked if I was enjoying it by my friend!!!

This isn’t about formulas or  saying the right words in prayer – it is so heartfelt and something the author lives every single day!!!

I just thought I’d tell you about it!

 

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it’s just too much

by admin on May 10, 2012

OMG! And, I say that in a very prayerful way – never to use my heavenly Father’s name in any manner other than in holy and sincere reverence – life is just so overwhelming. Here’s a listing of what’s on my prayer plate and in my heart account:

  • a very prodigal son
  • an infant’s serious health issues
  • friends that have lost every cent of financial security
  • a family member facing life alone after a long marriage
  • heading into the third year of salary cuts
  • a country that is upside down  and inside out
  • the persecuted church
  • imprisoned believers
  • third world countries in desperation
  • marriages that are grossly dysfunctional
  • children in the throes of worldliness
  • family and close friends bound for eternal damnation
  • learning of strong, publicized believers taking their own lives

It’s a lot. Isn’t it? Many of these things are on yours also. We are instructed to share anguish as well as joy. I’m sharing mine; don’t hesitate to share yours.

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus….Hebrews 6.19-20a

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look at the birds of the air

May 1, 2012

…they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your Heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they? (Matthew 6.26 Amplified) I am a die-hard “birder”. I spend money on sunflower seeds, thistle seed, cracked corn, and suet cakes – yes, our backyard birds are treated very well. [...]

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j c norton

April 25, 2012

Entered the gates this week – there is NO doubt in my mind that he heard the words he longed to hear, “Well done, My good and faithful servant, enter into My eternal rest!” Some of my fond memories of J.C. are: his love for people his wood-working talent his generosity his faithfulness his kindness [...]

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dear prodigal

April 19, 2012

my dear prodigal… do not run so hard that you destroy those in your path do not run so fast that Light has no place to light do not run so long that no one is left waiting to welcome you home please… a found prodigal praying for one that is now running

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the week after and april frost

April 13, 2012

Resurrection Day was spent celebrating a birthday and being with family. Communion at the dinner table – so like the Last Supper. This do in remembrance of Me. Remember? How can we ever forget? I choose to remember, today and every day, what was done for us on Calvary’s hill. It changed everything. It changed [...]

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good friday

April 6, 2012

the day to remember fear | horror | disgust | anguish being chased by an angry steer finding a flock of hens – headless uncaring eyes of the dog-owner whose savage canine slaughtered two innocent, loved goats early morning phone calls, “he’s dead, he’s dead.” tears like blood a splintered cross-beam ringing of a blacksmith’s [...]

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adobo dry rub – make your own!

April 3, 2012

Make your own ADOBO DRY RUB: 6 Tablespoons Salt 6 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic 4 Tablespoons Oregano 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper 2 Tablespoons Turmeric 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder Preparation: Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Serves: Makes between 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 cups of seasoning.

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the robin and the string

March 22, 2012

I believe this is one of my most favorite blogs and worthy of reposting this time of year. We have several Robins that are busy in our yard and preparing to build nests in this very same tree. Enjoy – again! It was a lesson in tenacity! You’ve heard of bulldog tenacity? Well, this is [...]

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guest blogger laneice davis

March 15, 2012

Yesterday we attended the Winter Sports Banquet at the high school.  Mollie was getting her pin for cheerleading.  While we were there I watched all the cheerleaders, basketball players, and wrestlers walk up on the stage and get their various awards.  As I sat there and watched them smile, hug the coach, and accept their [...]

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