Spirit of Truth: The Holy Spirit is about truth, not falsehood. Jesus said He is Truth. We receive His Spirit of Truth.* The quiet hour of prayer is one of the most favorable opportunities He has in which to speak to us seriously. In quietude and solitude before the face of God our souls can… [Read More]
Panoply – Prepare for Battle
pan·o·ply pan′əplē noun 1. a complete or impressive collection of things. 2. a splendid display. 3. historical literary use: a complete set of arms or suit of armor. Great word, isn’t it? Panoply. pan-uh-plee with the accent on the pan! Prayer is an all-efficient panoply*, a treasure undiminished, a mine which is never exhausted, a… [Read More]
Book Review: My Father’s Business the History of Dollar General
My Father’s Business: The Small-Town Values That Built Dollar General into a Billion-Dollar Company by Cal Turner My rating: 5 of 5 stars How many times have we walked into a Dollar General for one or two things and come out with three bags and a jug of laundry soap in our hands! I have… [Read More]
Quietude: May 19-20, 2018
Spirit of Grace: God’s Spirit is a merciful spirit. Jesus accomplished the word of GRACE for us on the cross, but it is the Spirit who applies that grace to us by giving us faith.* The quiet hour of prayer is one of the most favorable opportunities He has in which to speak to us… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: SECRET
Kate said, “SECRET.” I love this photograph – look at the little girl’s eyes! She seems to be delighting in her mom’s secret. I wonder what Mom is telling her. Don’t tell your brother but we are going to have a special girl’s day today. Shhh. You cannot say a word. It’s a secret between… [Read More]
The Best Kept Secret in the Old Testament
The year was 1997. The place was Hong Kong. The scare was H5N1, better known as the Avian Bird Flu. Do you remember? You can read about it here. I like to remember 1997 as the year our first grandchild was born but alas the bird flu made the headlines! THAT was the year I… [Read More]
Quietude – May 13, 2018
Counselor, Comforter: The Holy Spirit comforts, counsels, and gives strength Paraclete is the Greek word behind this name. It refers to an advocate, someone called alongside to strengthen and fight on behalf of another. The Holy Spirit is our strength and comfort. We are to turn to Him when we are in trouble and when… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: INCLUDE
Kate said, “Include.” This morning I woke up, got coffee, came upstairs to do my FMF post. When I saw the word “include” I thought to myself this may be hard. I went over to Unsplash because I get inspiration from the photos and I searched the word “alone.” Isn’t it odd that alone is the word I… [Read More]