In my imagination, I stand with them as their great warrior leader bids farewell. He is 110 years old and still his words and spirit inspire those who have just come through years of fighting. He knows them well, their strengths and weaknesses, and is encouraging this prone-to-sinning people to…
Read moreDictionary.com: Verb (with object): to concentrate: “to focus one’s thoughts.” Synonyms: center, heart, core. “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 ESV “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah…
Read moreWhen I was growing up we did not have the lavished birthday celebrations that some people have today. I am amazed at how much money is spent with all the party prep, food and entertainment to celebrate a birthday. Though my family did make it a special day with birthday…
Read moreMy unknown future is in the hands of the all-knowing God. When I read this quote yesterday, I thought how poignant – for in all reality all of our future is unknown -to us. Only the all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving God knows our future. But today, as I pray for a…
Read moreOh FATHER. Ever since I opened my eyes from sleep this morning, I have felt such a nearness and awareness of Your Holy Spirit hovering over and around me. Everyone I was with today, (my God-daughter Angie and my Shug) were in the same presence of overpowering peace that…
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