One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them. “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. ~ Matthew 5:1-3…
Read more“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in…
Read moreRecently my husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We decided to have our picture made and as we posed for the photographer she asked us, “What is the key to such a lasting relationship?” I saw this as an opportunity to share with this young woman not only…
Read more“What was that???” Under the covers, my husband’s foot had just brushed against mine. “That was my foot.” “But… but… it…felt…like….. CLOTH…?” “I’m wearing socks.” “Huh?” “Socks.” He was absolutely perplexed that anyone would wear socks to bed. We had married in the heat of July. It was now September,…
Read moreIsaiah 42:16 (NIV) I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. I am…
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