"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
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"Christians are concerned about the direction of our country and the world. Many feel an honorable passion for their ideas for a political solution. Christian citizens have a right to their opinions, even strong persuasions, provided they are not contrary to scripture. Participation in the political process is not the role of the church. The … Continue reading Politics on our Knees
Aren't we very easily impressed with ourselves? After all, being so beautiful, hip, and refined is a full time job, isn't it? It occupies so much if our attention. It shouldn't. What we're wearing. Our hair, shoes, new designer jeans? What we're doing. Where we are? Who we're with? Restaurants, attractions, travels, ... From the … Continue reading We are far less impressive in an eternal context.
One doesn’t become holy when he walks thru Heaven’s gates. He must be holy to even gain entry. We must be holy now. Be holy now! “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified… For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” 1 Thessalonians 4
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are … Continue reading “Overcome evil with good”: Romans 12
Need an outlet for confusion? Frustration? Anger? Smile. Even if you're the first one. Hand out some compliments. Even if you aren't receiving them. Give a pat on the back. Even if your own remains untouched. Be a light. A bright, shining, glorious light! I read recently that, "Struggling souls catch light from other souls … Continue reading Bright, Shining, Glorious Lights
TWO PLUS FOUR I see two Beautiful, exquisite souls Sunshine Princesses How I love to watch them grow... Source: "Two Plus Four": A poem about Loss, Love & Contrast
TWO PLUS FOUR There are six I see two I sense four I know they were They are I see two Beautiful, exquisite souls Sunshine Princesses How I love to watch them grow Laughing, Crying Learning Living I sense four Invisible, perceptible souls Loved Eternal How I want to See … Continue reading “Two Plus Four”: A poem about Loss, Love & Contrast
By Clarissa Pinkola Estes Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it. If you would help to calm the tumult, this is one of the strongest things you can do. There will always be times when you feel discouraged. I too have felt despair many times in … Continue reading “We Were Made For These Times”
By Clarissa Pinkola Estes My friends, do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered. They are concerned about the state of affairs in our world now. Ours is a time of almost daily astonishment and often righteous rage over the … Continue reading “We Were Made For These Times”
To believe in God, one has to believe in His being all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present. If one does not believe it’s in God’s power to “literally” perform those works described in the Bible, then I would suggest that God is then limited in His powers. In that case, God would be no God at all. … Continue reading Making More of Me.
Be Strong & Courageous! 