Tag: Jesus
I need a spiritual Heimlich maneuver
Help, I’m choking! If something is stuck in my throat, but I can’t talk, I might be a rocket scientist, but if I can’t speak, what good is it? I can’t share my knowledge. With all the news from the Middle East lately, it’s hard not to get overwhelmed by everything going on. To hear … More I need a spiritual Heimlich maneuver
Jesus wore sandals.
I saw this picture circulating around the interwebs.* I’ve seen lots of pictures of Jesus walking on the water over the years: pictures of Peter falling into the water, Jesus walking in the storm. This one got my attention because Jesus is wearing sandals. I let that sink in for a minute. We know that … More Jesus wore sandals.
“I cling to hope in Christ. At the same time, I find myself asking what God is trying to tell me.”
The above quotation was a response from a fellow blogger, Tony Roberts.I wish I could take credit for it…because it expresses the way I feel on just about every day of my life. Also known as IndyTony, he has been following the Lord’s leading to publish his memoirs while dealing with Bipolar. I myself, have … More “I cling to hope in Christ. At the same time, I find myself asking what God is trying to tell me.”
When my son left for college
My 18-year-old son recently left home to attend college. I was more concerned about what he needed than he was. I was constantly asking him, “Do you need towels, sheets, or soap? Do you have enough toothpaste?” He would roll his eyes at me. I knew I had to let him go. I had several … More When my son left for college
John 3:17
“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)
So Betty went back to Uganda
Betty came to the USA to visit us for a few weeks, and has returned home to Uganda, to continue her work with widows and orphans. She and her group of helpers cook outdoors, and then distribute the food to those who have none. This is a picture of the workers distributing food from the … More So Betty went back to Uganda
Strolling Outside my Comfort Zone
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
Religion?
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. – James 1:27
A Season
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, … More A Season
Peace, Love and Faith
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. – Ephesians 6:23
Wisdom
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”[a] 20 Where is the wise? Where is … More Wisdom
Learning to rejoice
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New King James Version (NKJV) I’m working on this one too. I discovered that when I stop and thank God for everything, it does alleviate some grief! For example, when I … More Learning to rejoice
Narrow-Minded, the sequel
Yesterday, I wrote about keeping our minds on the narrow path, the one that leads to the narrow gate that leads to eternal life. Today, I am posting the updated pic. Have a great, Narrow-Minded Day, my friends!
Imagine
Last night, I heard a young man sing “Imagine”, the song made famous by John Lennon. The lyrics really gripped me as I understood what they really mean. Link to original lyrics: http://www.lyrics007.com/John%20Lennon%20Lyrics/Imagine%20Lyrics.html Oh, it sounds pretty….. BUT What if we really look at this in Spirit and Truth? Imagine there’s no heaven –- Why … More Imagine
Will I reach 100?
I have been blogging for 2 years now. It started out as an anonymous place to ‘vent’ –but it’s evolved. Sometimes I just write about common stuff, like my dog, and setting off the smoke alarm every time I cook. Many times, my blog talks about my faith in Jesus, and how I am able … More Will I reach 100?
Homophobia: I’m not scared OF you, I’m scared FOR you.
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.
One more comment on Black Friday
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
Salt
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
So they lowered him down through the roof
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