““I’m telling you these things while I’m still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you. I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. … Continue reading The Peace of This Season
“When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust … Continue reading The Love of This Season
Renew.That’s my job.I renew chairs.The work of removing the old and applying the new is for me very rewarding. I enjoy the challenges, and the variety of materials chosen to complete each transformation. However, it’s the stories - the family history - behind the furniture that is my absolute favorite. It’s such an honor to … Continue reading The process of renewal
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.Ephesians 4:2 34 years ago I chose this scripture to be engraved on my husband's wedding ring. I chose it for us and he agreed. We naively chose it for our scriptural marital mantra. And we didn't have a clue of the depth … Continue reading We didn’t know…
By Gary Milford Lessons Learned. Lessons re-learned. Do your best, forget the rest! You know there is a lot of potentially depressing stuff in the news now days. Of course you know that. It’s like the Bible verses in Isaiah were faxed to the news rooms around the country and then reported word for word … Continue reading Lessons Re- learned
And then there were just two.There's always a dull ache in my heart. A small lump in my throat. A stinging behind my eyes...When it's time to say goodbye to the seeds and their families. My hugs are tighter than necessary because I am trying to make an imprint of them on my heart. The … Continue reading And then…
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,Hebrews 12:28 NIV Each year for the last approximately ten years, I've asked Holy Spirit to highlight a word or phrase for the upcoming year. I ask Him for it, and then … Continue reading Expectant for 22
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