When God Talks...

Ministry through pain...

Paul Speaks on Mars Hill in Athens

"HE (G0D) MADE THE WORLD 
                                      AND EVERYTHING IN IT, 
AND SINCE HE IS LORD 
                                        OF HEAVEN AND EARTH, 

HE DOESN'T LIVE IN MAN-MADE TEMPLES; 
AND HUMAN HANDS CAN'T MINISTER 
TO HIS NEEDS--FOR HE HAS NO NEEDS!  

HE HIMSELF GIVES LIFE AND BREATH 
                               TO EVERYTHING, 
AND SATISFIES EVERY NEED THERE IS.  

HE CREATED ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD..."  
                            ACTS 17:24 - 26   
(PAUL'S WORDS ON MARS HILL - ATHENS)

Honor HIM With My Good Works

"We are God's handiwork, 
created in Christ Jesus to do good works."
               - Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

In HIS hands...

"Whatever your circumstances may be, no matter how long your tough times may have lasted, wherever you may be today, I bring you this reminder: the stronger the winds, the deeper the roots . . . and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree."  See trees on Oct 25 post.
- Chuck Swindoll, Living Insights 
(see Psalm 1:1-3)

"Winds" of Life

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Great Story About Long Lasting Love...

• I saw this elderly gentleman dining by himself, with an old picture of a lady in front of him. I though maybe I could brighten his day by talking to him.
  As I had assumed, she was his wife. But I didn’t expect such an interesting story. They met when they were both 17. They dated briefly, then lost contact when he went to war and her family moved. But he said he thought about her the entire war. After his return, he decided to look for her. He searched for her for 10 years and never dated anyone. People told him he was crazy, to which he replied “I am. Crazy in love”. On a trip to California, he went to a barber shop. He told the barber how he had been searching for a girl for ten years. The barber went to his phone and called his daughter in. It was her! She had also been searching for him and never dated either.
  

  He proposed immediately and they were married for 55 years before her death 5 years ago. He still celebrates her birthday and their anniversary. He takes her picture with him everywhere and kisses her goodnight.
  Some inspiring things he said;
  "I was a very rich man. Not with money, but with love"
  "I never had a single argument with my wife, but we had lots of debates"
  "People are like candles. At any moment a breeze can blow it out, so enjoy the light while you have it."
  "Tell your wife that you love her everyday. And be sure to ask her, have I told you that I love you lately?"
  Be sure to talk to the elderly. Especially strangers. You may think that you will brighten their day, but you may be surprised that they can actually brighten yours.”

A Grandparents Prayer

Heaven Will Be "A Battle Free Zone"

1 Peter 4: 8-11

"Love each other deeply . . . 
                            offer hospitality . . . 

If anyone speaks, 
he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. 

If anyone serves, 
he should do it with the strength God provides. 

To Him be the glory and power for ever and ever. Amen."
                                 - 1 Peter 4:8-11

Embracing The Relationship...

All Of My Days Thought...

Another Focus On Gratitude

A WORD GOD LOVES TO HEAR (IN ANY LANGUAGE!)

An Audience Of ONE

Daily Prayer

Build on Solid Rocks for the Soul

"Clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive . . . put on love . . . let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts . . . and be thankful."
- Colossians 3:12-17

F.R.O.G.S.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Gratitude and On Going Needs...

Thank you, Father God, for protecting 
Brian and Kelsi on their vacation.  
We lift them and the situation of 
adoption of Ava and Blaze to YOU.  
May YOU touch each heart to be open 
to YOUR will in this most difficult decision.
 -In The Name Of Our LORD Jesus, Amen

Jesus Prays For Me (Us)

Tough Days

When I began this worship blog for 2014, I hoped to write or post everyday.  And I wanted to write only worshipful remarks...but I'm having tough days that are blank.  Working on the journey of joy in the midst of struggles. The words below and picture were sent by my dear friend Randi McNeil:
When we have a meltdown, I don't think God shakes His head in sorrow. He draws us closer, as in this picture.

Praying For Each Other In Our Earth's Journey

So needed in my weakness...