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the real lord’s prayer

March 23, 2016 by admin 38 Comments

The seventeenth chapter of the Gospel of Saint John is, by far, my favorite chapter in the New Testament. My grandson, Simon, and I used to listen to it while driving in the car. I was certain he would memorize it. The reason I love it so is… context, context, context… I am not going… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: Easter, faith, Holy Week, hope, Jesus, John 17, Lord's Prayer, love, Passover, prayer, Resurrection, Vineyards

tasty tuesday: lew’s leg o’ lamb

March 22, 2016 by admin 2 Comments

Each year our church friends host a traditional Messianic Passover Meal at their home. We go through the entire Passover ritual and we enjoy a wonderful meal together. It is a cherished tradition my hubs and I look forward to. We don’t get to go every year but this Saturday evening we will be going… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Tasty Tuesday Tagged With: Easter, Entree, family, Leg of Lamb, Passover, recipe, Resurrection, Tasty Tuesday

if jesus is the answer then, what is the question?

March 16, 2016 by admin 37 Comments

I’m sure you’ve said it before. I’ve said it numerous times. When someone asks me a question, a serious life question – often I will say, “Jesus is the Answer.” Does that sound too trite to you? Life is hard and just like the advertisement says, “It comes at you fast.” How can one word,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Hope Tagged With: Easter, faith, grace, hope, Jesus, Joy, love, Resurrection

quietude: march 13 2016

March 13, 2016 by admin 2 Comments

I am fanning the flame of “loving scripture” into a firestorm! Falling in love with His Word – again. Almost a new consecration. Not out of rules or have-to’s… But out of want-to. All through the Old and the New…the thread of redemption, the red cord of Hope is woven… Jesus our Messiah. The Rose… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: Easter, quietude, Resurrection, sabbath, Sabbath Rest, Sonday, Sunday, worship

the cross

March 10, 2016 by admin 27 Comments

  Have you been there? One simple question, “Have you been to the cross?” April is an amazing month. Two of my three children, and one son-in-love, were born in April and several close relatives. The world celebrates Earth Day this month (The earth is the Lord’s; and all its fullness, the world and those… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope, Susan's Musin's Tagged With: Calvary, Cross, Easter, Good Friday, Hope of Glory, Remission of sins, Resurrection, The Cross

breaking the bread – guest post

April 13, 2015 by admin 26 Comments

Hope | Heart | Home welcomes Hannah, our 18-year old granddaughter, to the writer’s desk.  Oft times on Sonday afternoon, Hannah emails a “Sunday Writing” to me after being inspired or moved by the message at The Cove Church, Mooresville NC. Yesterday was such a moment. Unbeknownst to Hannah, I wrote about Cleopas and the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: blogging, Easter, Encouragement, faith, family, Guest blogger, heart, hope, Jesus, journey, life, Resurrection

the emmaus road

April 8, 2015 by admin 25 Comments

What I love about Doctor Luke is that he always finds off-the-beaten-path stories to write about. Mark mentions this story but only slightly in Mark 16.12-13, whereas Luke gives a lot more detail here.  (Sidenote: Did you realize that Luke was the only Gentile inspired to write a Gospel account of Jesus? And, without dispute,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: Calvary, Cross, Emmaus road, Encouragement, faith, grace, Heaven, hope, Jesus, journey, Joy, life, Resurrection, The Word

a malchus moment

April 1, 2015 by admin 32 Comments

Something happens to me every single year during Holy Week.  I become quiet, pensive, and reflective. I read those last chapters of The Gospels. I ponder and pray John 17. And, without fail, I remember Malchus. You know the one hot-headed Peter sliced his ear off in the Garden. He was a soldier in the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Heart, Home, Hope Tagged With: Calvary, Cross, Easter, Encouragement, faith, Garden of Gethsemane, grace, heart, Heaven, Holy Week, hope, Jesus, journey, Joy, life, Malchus, Peter, Resurrection

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What exactly are my BELIEFS? I believe in God the What exactly are my BELIEFS? 
I believe in God the Father.
I believe in Jesus Christ. 
I believe in Holy Spirit. It is Them who give me life.
My BELIEFS are deeply planted in a very strong foundation of Biblical proportion! My sister and I,  the only children born to Terry and Hal, are true baby boomers! Our dad served in "the war to end all wars" WW2. We went to church. We said our prayers. We memorized Bible scriptures. We sang choruses and hymns. We believed.
Yet, my BELIEFS became personal later in life. I realized He is the only Way, the only Truth, and the only Source of Life - real forever life. 
My BELIEFS became the very essence of my life. 
I will never regret this decision.  I will never stop testifying of God's Grace and Mercy. 
My BELIEFS are grounded and sure.
Are yours?
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Our tiny home of SAFETY. We've lived here 3 years, Our tiny home of SAFETY. We've lived here 3 years, and it truly has offered us sanctuary. Our children and grandchildren all live a distance from us, but we never really feel far from them. We nurture our relationships.
There have been many instances in our/my life that SAFETY seemed a foreign comfort. 
A time when I would keep a track on replay in my cars sound system. The song? You Are My Hiding Place by Selah. I also had the scripture from Psalms on a sticky note on my dash. The words gave my mother's soul great SAFETY and comfort. 
That season ended with good results after a very hard and long road. Once again, my heavenly Father wrapped me in the SAFETY of His presence.
We all have suffered angst of soul, and it is a hard, hard road. What brings you safety during the difficult times?
You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32.7
This is an aerial shot of our tiny house COMMUNITY This is an aerial shot of our tiny house COMMUNITY. We downsized in 2019 into a 399 square feet tiny home. It's the best decision for us in this season of our life. We're in "late autumn" if you recall my post from the other day!
Our COMMUNITY consists of 12 tiny houses, two of which are Airbnb's. There are young people, old people, single people, married people, retired people, and working people. We are a diverse COMMUNITY.
Diverse faiths, diverse politics, diverse hobbies, and interests. But the one common thing is that we all look out for one another.
That's what good, caring communities do. In a fashion we are family and we care about each other's welfare.
I've made a pot of chicken soup for one couple. I went out each day for a milkshake  for one with strept throat. I left a care bag of covid aids at another. 
COMMUNITY. I want to be a good participant in ours, in our actual family, and with my online people. 
Do you actively participate with your COMMUNITY regardless of type?
"How good and pleasant it is for communities to dwell in peace."
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The sun is definitely doing its seasonal shift wor The sun is definitely doing its seasonal shift work! But, I'll take sunshine at any angle! 🌞 ☀️ 🌤  #fromfarm2flattotinyhouse #saturyayvibes #tinyhouseliving
There are few things in life I find as FASCINATING There are few things in life I find as FASCINATING as God's hand on a thing or a person. Let me explain.
Sitting with a loved one gazing at a star-filled summer sky, deep in grief, and asking the Lord to show us a sign of His mercy. Immediately, a brilliant shooting star appeared. FASCINATING. 
Walking in a lush meadow, crying out to the Lord for a son in trouble. Asking Him to give me a sign that everything would turn out okay. I look down and there at my foot a 4-leaf clover. (This has happened several times.) All turned okay. FASCINATING. 
Another time, another son, and and the Lord specifically instructed to "sit still, my daughter." And a 5 month no communication ensued. Result? A deep healing between us. FASCINATING. 
Painful, penetrating marital problems and the prayer "I'm done, Lord," and His reply? "Stay, and I'll give you the grace." I did. He did. And, grace was poured out. FASCINATING. 
A desperate, broken soul. Afraid. Alone. And the God of all mercy tenderly told me He was mine. A repentant heart had healing.  FASCINATING. 
I pray you know this FASCINATING God as Savior and Lord! He is a wonder!
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Doubtful to think anyone reading this hasn't felt Doubtful to think anyone reading this hasn't felt BROKEN at one time or other. Can I have a show of hands? Yup, that's what I thought! 
I have suffered BROKEN at least ten times in my 70+ years. The very first traumatic "broken" was at 27 when my husband dropped his infidelity bomb on our world.  Three kiddos under 9, and I was launched from my chocolate chip cocoon into the big scary world of single motherhood. I was BROKEN in every way imaginable. I knew the Lord, and He knew me, but I pushed my fist in His face and said, "How could You?" He graciously stepped back and I proceeded to free fall for 5 years. BROKEN,  stokin' and a hot mess. He came to me in 1984 and said, "Enough." I listened. I broke. And He redeemed the years! Since then, I've walked through BROKEN  with adult kids, and that pain is beyond any other. But, I know the Healer of BROKEN, and He is at the ready and more than willing.  Do give Him a try!!! 

The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit? Proverbs 18.14
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