[ I corrected the mistake! ] Yesterday was January 1. A New Year. I was in the shower, thinking of my favorite scriptures, which says, in part, “do not conform.” The entire text of Romans 12:2 actually says: “AND do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that … More Do not conform
This is a powerful video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=OExXItDyWEY&vq=medium Where is the line to see Jesus? From an early age, Americans are taught that there is a Santa who brings us presents for Christmas, an Easter Bunny who brings us candy, and even a Tooth Fairy to pay us when we lose our baby teeth. We believe we get gifts from these imaginary … More New Video: Where is the line to see Jesus?
Originally posted on clintlewey.com:
There is much grief in our world. Many of us carry around the anguish of having lost someone close to our hearts. There are questions that loom about death and what comes in the “after life.” The Bible tells us that there is something after death. And as it is…
My friend invited a bunch of us over last night for some food and fun. We ate pizza, salad, and some yummy desserts. One person told me that she has been reading my blog and really likes it. I was so happy for the encouragement. I explained that I am trying to do what God tells … More Girl’s Night In
Originally posted on clintlewey.com:
If you strip away all of the labels, the divisions, the classes, and the standings of people, you realize that there are two types in this world: those who are saved and those who are lost. We know from the Scriptures what happens when a saved man dies, but what…
I watched several videos of Black Friday madness, where people hurt other people to get to the sale items. They would walk on top of another human to save $30 on a cell phone! This has been getting worse every year it seems, and now the sales even start ON Thanksgiving Day! People are camped … More One more comment on Black Friday
Remember the board game Battleship? When I was a kid, Battleship was a popular game. One day when my siblings and I went up to visit some neighbors. As we walked in, I noticed the garbage was piled up in the garbage bin, and the smell was gross. The floor was gray and dirty, and there … More Battleship
Originally posted on promisebook.net:
2 Peter 3:9 He really isn’t being slow about His promised return, even though it sometimes seems that way. But he is waiting, for the good reason that he is not willing that any should perish, and he is giving more time for sinners to repent.
My sister and I are very different people. I have blonde hair and green eyes; she has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Her idea of a party is a loud, dance extravaganza. My ideal party is a picnic with family and friends where I can chat with folks I haven’t seen in a while. … More Strange Things I have in common with my sister
Originally posted on Enjoying the Journey:
In recent weeks the Lord has been dealing with me about so many weaknesses in my own prayer life. One of the most glaring has been my failure in the matter of intercessory prayer. Perhaps no where is our selfishness more on display than in our prayer life. “Lord,…
Part of yesterday’s blog was “vanished into thin air.” I will try again! SALT Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” – Matt. 5:13 These days, we are warned that too much salt is a bad thing; it leads to high blood pressure and other ills. Salt was vitally important before refrigeration was … More Salt
While mourning the death of my cousin, I now find myself mourning the death of my country. I did not vote for Obama or Romney, I did not see enough difference between them. I voted 3rd party– to be a mosquito –to be a small voice among many crying “no.” While the average American voter knows only … More Time and Space
I ate too much pumpkin pie last night. I woke up at 4 am with pain in my stomach. I did it again. I punished myself by overeating. Why am I craving pumpkin? Is there a nutrient in the pumpkin that I need? Or am I brainwashed by the pumpkin spice latte commercials? Is it … More Food is my frenemy
My husband and I volunteered at a soup kitchen with his church last Saturday. Mexican Chicken was on the menu. We were on the “cooking” team. I’m not much of a cook, but I did what I could. Usually, when I ask my friends if I can help with dinner, they tell me, “Sure, why don’t … More A Night at the Soup Kitchen
Yesterday, our guest speaker at church spoke about the story in the gospel of Matthew Chapter 9 . This is the one where Jesus is speaking at someone’s house and draws a big crowd. There are people in the doorways and windows. There is a man who is paralyzed, on a bed/stretcher/mat ( I guess wheelchairs … More So they lowered him down through the roof
There is a cartoon character, Maxine, who once said, “Of course Frosty the Snowman was a jolly, happy soul. He never had to drive in a blizzard.” I remember driving in blizzards in the late 1970’s. My very first car, a 1969 Camaro was the envy of the neighborhood on a hot August day. But not … More Blizzards of times past
The following is a “free write” exercise from my writing class: [inspired by “Splish Splash”] Like most families growing up in the 1960’s, Saturday night bath time was a big event. My brother, sister and I would tell my mother, “Aww, I don’t want to take a bath.” But once I got in the tub, … More Splish Splash
My friend emailed me to stop by, that she would have a dvd for me to borrow. I wrote back that I would be there at 2 pm. I was running a little early, so at 1:35 I pulled into her driveway. I turned off the car, stepped out, and closed the car door. Just then … More So I bought a lottery ticket
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