Thank you for the cross Lord Thank you for the price You paid Bearing all my sin and shame In love You came And gave amazing grace Thank you for this love Lord Thank you for your nail pierced hands Washed me in Your cleansing flow Now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace Worthy… [Read More]
“Good” Friday
Years ago, Sharpshooter and I went to a Good Friday service at a church here in the county – I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was one of the most meaningful experiences in my God journey. Having been raised in a very legalistic, keep-God-in-a-box, non-denominational denomination, the only clear memories of Easter weekend… [Read More]
My God is ABLE!
Early A.D. – Capernaum Jesus had just left Capernaum and there were two blind men following Him and they were crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” Apparently, Jesus entered His destination place and these two blind men followed Him inside. Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I am ABLE to do this?”… [Read More]
today’s portion
For several weeks now I keep getting confirmation on a thought or topic that God puts in my heart, through *David Wilkerson’s e.devotions. I will have this thought going on and then my inbox will have in bold letters CONTENTMENT – “Yes, Lord, I get it and will write it down!” This is one of… [Read More]
From the House of Bread to the House of Dead
1125 B.C. Bethlehem, Judah Home of Elimelech and Naomi, and sons Mahlon and Chilion; perhaps migrant workers, working in the grain fields of Bethlehem’s countryside. Enter a drought-induced famine; there were no grains to produce food in Bethlehem, the House of Bread. Elimelech packs up his family and moves east to the countryside of Moab…. [Read More]
the prodigal
Several weeks ago, SharpShooter (my husband) was unloading groceries from the car when a bedraggled cat walking down our snow-covered country road caught his eye. It couldn’t be – could it? “Pippie, is that you?” Upon closer inspection, stooping down to the dirty, scruffy feline, he realized it was indeed, Captain Pip! Years ago, fifteen… [Read More]
Overwhelmed!
This photo illustrates exactly how I felt this morning, minus the dreadlocks, when I sat down to spend some time with my Three Best Friends – OVERWHELMED! I had my coffee, my basket with all my reading material and as I settled in, I bowed my head and said, “Lord, there is just so much,… [Read More]
white chicken chili
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized cubes 4 cans (15.5 oz each) Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans (14 oz each) fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chile peppers 1 tsp… [Read More]