Kinda sounds like a new band, doesn’t it? I was wondering why the Bible is so specific in telling us that Jairus’s daughter was 12 years old. Why would it matter? The good news was that she was healed, raised from the dead. But it would be just as good if she had been 2, … More Jairus and the Twelves
After the big flood, Noah’s ark rested on the moutains of Ararat. Noah sent out a dove several times to determine if the waters had abated. I’m guessing Noah, Mrs. Noah and family were looking forward to leaving the ark asap. (Yes, I’m sure they were glad that they didn’t perish, but how long can … More Noah’s Raven
“There is no greater love than this: that a person would lay down his life for the sake of his friends.” –Aramaic Bible in Plain English John 15:13 Keith Green died at the age of 28. He was a Jewish believer in Jesus. His music lives on!
“For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” – John 3:17 Related articles John 17:3 – Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, (church4u2.wordpress.com) Trust God To Save You!! (gospelbondservant.com)
The man who lives on the corner of my street is a new widower. His wife died two months ago. Most of us find it hard to know what to say to people who have lost a loved one. The secret is this: just say, “I’m sorry for your loss.” And then be there to … More Strolling Outside my Comfort Zone
Some people have favorite numbers: Mine is 157. That is what I hope to weigh one day. Yes, it’s not super-thin, but I’m tall and of German descent, so I can handle it. And here’s a 1 -5-7 scripture memory verse: Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you. — 1 Peter … More 157
” Hear Me, you who know what is right, you people who have My law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. For the moth will eat them up like a garment; the worm will devour them like wool But MY righteousness will last … More Do not fear
1) I did not write the Bible. 2) Yes, I struggle with sin everyday. I don’t think I’m “better” than you. 3) I oppose same sex marriage. NOT because I hate you, but because I love you and want you to know the truth. 4) God hates ALL sin. Some sinful lifestyles lead to DEATH. … More Homophobia: I’m not scared OF you, I’m scared FOR you.
Another day of craziness here. I skipped Bible Study today, because I really need to help Hubby, aka Mr. Porter to you. 😉 Upcoming trip to Boston, I need to wash my clothes and pack. Still working on that. We spoke to the Real Estate Lady, we will be looking at apts. Done. Meanwhile, we … More So what’s new?
“Pray for the PEACE [shalom / wholeness / prosperity / well-being / safety] of Jerusalem. May they prosper who love you (the Holy City). May peace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces!” — Psalm 122:6-7
Everyone likes to take, “Judge not, lest you be judged” out of context and make it mean that there can be no correction of wrongdoing. Here is just one example of the Bible telling us to judge: “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God‘s sight to obey you rather than God.” (Acts 4:19b) Here … More Judge for Yourselves…
“ For I’m created for you alone Bought with a price, I’m not my own Seated in the heavenlies, There’s no place I’d rather be, Than with you Forever LORD YOU ARE MY TREASURE” — Chris Tomlin I was listening to the above song yesterday in the car, and the word treasure kept popping out … More Treasure
I don’t much believe in LUCK, myself. I believe in coincidences with the definition of Luck being: “Luck equals hard work meeting opportunity.” I don’t believe in “Friday the 13th” curses. I do have a favorite number. More about that later. I have an Aunt who gets mystified by the number 11. Even before 9/11, she … More Do you have a lucky number?
SueAnn Porter 