It is God’s will that your children be saved. We are praying for our children in Autumn. The season of change is upon us. Prayer changes things because prayer changes us! Psalm 72.4 xo The quiet hour of prayer is one of the most favorable opportunities He has in which to speak to us seriously…. [Read More]
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Five Minute Friday: PLACE
It was one of ‘those’ nights. I fell asleep too early and I was wide awake at 11 – the best thing for me to do when that happens is get out of bed, grab my Kindle and head for the living room and my chair. Shawl myself with the most delicious throw I found… [Read More]
quietude: december 18 2016
Today, we light the purple candle of PEACE. The world loves this word…PEACE. In the 60’s a movement was triggered for it. A war raged across the big Pacific pond and protesters were shouting, “PEACE!” “Give Peace a Chance.” I have PEACE. I know PEACE. I walk in PEACE. I talk with PEACE. I sleep… [Read More]
quietude: november 27 2016
Today in worship services all over the world a purple candle will be lit signifying the first Sonday of Advent. The candle of HOPE. Jesus Hope of the nations Jesus comfort for all who mourn You are the source of Heaven’s Hope on earth Jesus light in the darkness Jesus truth in each circumstance You… [Read More]
quietude: november 20 2016
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and Your faithfulness by night…Psalm 92.1-2 I love how our focus turns to gratitude, gratefulness, and thanks-giving this time of year. And, it should! November is the foreward to… [Read More]
quietude: november 13 2016
Our tradition for years was to begin our Thanksgiving meal with the reading of Psalm 100. We went around the table and there were 5 numbered cards on various plates. #1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. #2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. #3 Know… [Read More]
quietude: september 25 2016
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46.10 There’s a lot of going-on going on, isn’t there? Cities in rage. Friends with health issues. Drought. Wars and rumors of. Political frustration. Work stress. Gas Shortages. Chronic conditions plaguing loved ones…. [Read More]
quietude: september 4, 2016
Two of my kids are a little obsessed with beach-combing. They love the search and just went on an Epic Shell Hunt on a 9-acre shoal in the Gulf of Mexico with a Tropical Storm surrounding them. OCD? Maybe a bit! They didn’t have any fear about getting on that skiff and riding 45-minutes into… [Read More]