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
“Do not be confromed to the pattern of the world, but be tranformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:1 -2 As we watch TV we are bombarded with everyone else’s ideas: What car to buy, what shoes to buy, which credit card to charge, which beer to drink, which TV shows to … More “You watch the television, and it tells you that you should” -Supertramp, Breakfast in America
He comes up with some really good ones! FOUR WAYS YOU SHOULD BREAK THE RULES By Joel Nelson All your life a bunch of rules have been shoved down your throat. It’s time to break some of them. Here are four ways to break the rules. 1. Talk to Strangers When you were a weak, … More Joel is my guest blogger today
Mark 1: 13-20 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you … More To Catch Him in His Words
…this HOPE we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast….Hebrews 6:19 (NKJV) When I read this today, I realized that I had always thought of the anchor as a picture of hope, and it’s attached to the “boat” (or “ark”) that is Jesus. My Bible has a comment: ” An anchor is … More The Anchor is only as good as the Rope
“No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 54:17 NASB Obviously, this speaks of the Spirit Realm, not the natural realm. Remember Jesus … More Today’s Good News
What if Lazarus had been in the tomb, not 4 days, or 4 months, not even 4 years, but 4 decades? What is the cut-off point for God to do a miracle? I dreamed last night that I prayed for several deceased family members to come back to life: My Uncle, my grandmother on my … More Last Night’s Dream
There is one thing that God can’t do. LIE. It is impossible for God to lie. The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, verse 18 tells us “..that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the … More One thing that God CAN’T do…
As Christians, we are not supposed to be afraid of the supernatural, because we are supposed to be the ones performing the supernatural occurrences. We are supposed to be the ones speaking the mountains into the sea. We should not fear the shaking of the world, as we are the ones who are supposed to … More Mountains and the End Days
Another day, another diet. I’ve lost probably hundreds of pounds in my life. And gained it all back. I know, Boo Hoo. I know I’m not the only one. My two biggest issues are 1) eating after supper ! That is not, not, not something I should do and 2) I get soooo depressed … More Yes, Weight Watchers, It’s Me Again
Is this the Real Life? (part 2) Is this just fantasy? What if this is really all there is? What would be the point? If there is an afterlife, don’t you think you should prepare for it? Forever is a long time. Forever is a really long time to spend in the wrong place. Romans … More Is this the real life? part 2
SueAnn Porter 