Scripture Picture–A Bible Study in one picture! This is for my brother Tim, who celebrates his birthday today. This quote by Robert Frost speaks to me of aging. May these scriptures be an encouragement. The wisdom and experience we glean as we grow older are blessings we must not overlook or take for granted. … Continue reading Aging
Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. 1 Samuel 7:12 KJV Have you ever felt that everything was against you? That you just couldn’t catch a break? I hate it when the enemy convinces us with that old familiar … Continue reading Hitherto
Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes. TLB I was sipping my hot chocolate and looked up to see the apricot blossoms my … Continue reading Buds, Blossoms AND Fruit!
Scripture Picture–A Bible Study in one picture! I love this saying: You don’t have to attend every argument you are invited to! With the climate on social media, it can be easy to jump in on the latest debate. Some people even “attend” without an invitation. This Scripture Picture serves as a good reminder! … Continue reading Arguing
You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NLT I am a Bounty Hunter. Well, I am learning to be a Bounty Hunter. Not the kind like Dog, the Reality TV celebrity and not the kind that looks for quicker-picker-upper paper towels. Of course, by “bounty” I mean boun·ty /boun(t)ē/. noun: … Continue reading Bounty Hunters
I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. Jeremiah 31:3 NLT During our workout this morning, my friend told me her teen wanted to see the new movie remake, Endless Love. I’ve not seen the movie so I will reserve judgment. However, if it … Continue reading The Real “Endless Love”!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 KJV Sports bring out the best in us. Team camaraderie, belongingness and enthusiasm. Just take a look at my neighborhood! One of these things is not like the others! 🙂 Great cake Jim and Sue! But sports also bring out … Continue reading Sherman, Crabtree and Martin Luther King
Love keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5 NIV I think it has already long been established that I am “just not right in the head”. But just in case you need more proof—There we were discussing our Bible study questions when suddenly, I began to hear in my head The King of Calypso, Harry Belafonte, singing … Continue reading The Tallyman
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 NIV This past Sunday we attended a church other than our home church–something we rarely do. But we woke … Continue reading Hindrances Aside
But now the Lord says: Be strong, Zerubbabel. Be strong, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people still left in the land. And now get to work, for I am with you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. My Spirit remains among you, just as I promised when you came … Continue reading Let Nothing You Afright
