Next Sunday begins the journey through the gates. With praises and loud voices we wave palm branches to welcome Jesus into the gates of Jerusalem. But, within a few days, we watch as his ministry on earth appears to crumble. Plots against him escalate. He and his disciples hide out in an upper room to […]
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Abide
As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you, Abide in my love. John 15:9-11 February is the “love” month. The stores are filled with read and pink hearts, candies and flowers. I love going to the grocery on February 14th and watching the last-minute-planning men standing in line, laden with flowers, cards, […]
The Mother Sheep
He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. Isaiah 40:11 I love this image Isaiah give us. Of course the mother sheep would be concerned that a human is carrying off her lamb. Jesus […]
Bless Me, then Let Me Be
Bless Me, then Let Me Be by Julie B Cosgrove How often does God want to bless us Or maybe He wants to test us, But we tell Him, thanks, but no. Let’s just leave things status quo. Don’t take me somewhere new, I’d rather stay right here, thank you. Don’t stretch me or bend or […]
Ice cream in your purse
I read a cute story about a woman who came into an ice cream shop. She felt she needed a pick-me-up sweet treat after the week she’d had. The only other one in the shop was Paul Newman, with those gorgeous azure eyes shining. Her heart pooled to her knees but she inwardly chided herself […]
Walk upright
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 There is so much power in this verse. Let’s peel it a part like an onion to get the full flavor. The Lord is a sun – […]