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
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
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
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 be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. – Ephesians 6:23
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
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
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!
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
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?
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.
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
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
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
My “homework” for my writing class was a choice between two things. First, using the lyrics from the song “Windy” write something. Second choice, quotes from the movie “Gone with the Wind.” I decided to put the homework sheet aside, and see what turned up. I figured lots of folks would decide to write about the leaves … More Windy
At the Passover Seder, ie, the Last Supper, Jesus is talking to the disciples: 35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. 36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you … More Swords
To show what was NOT inside. I was re-reading Matthew 27:57 – 28:10. (posted below) ————— Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb 57 Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the … More Why did the angel roll away the stone?
Yes, Mel, you’ve made any mistakes in your personal life. Who among us can look in the mirror and honestly say we haven’t? “The Passion of the Christ“ was a ground-making film. First of all, thank you for not giving Jesus a British accent! He was speaking Aramaic and Hebrew! What a novel idea! Secondly, it was … More Dear Mel Gibson: Please make a Prequel!
Image via Wikipedia ——————————— In Genesis 28:10-12 we read about Jacob. . Jacob’s Dream at Bethel . 10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Harran. 11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head … More What I learned about Jacob’s Ladder today
“ 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
SueAnn Porter 