He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. Isaiah 53:7 Friday Good and Black Christian tradition says Christ spent Friday on a Roman cross, juxtaposed between… Continue reading a turning point
Month: March 2013
simple wisteria
Your flip and callous arrogance in these things bothers me. You pass it off as a small thing, but it’s anything but that. Yeast, too, is a “small thing,” but it works its way through a whole batch of bread dough pretty fast. So get rid of this “yeast.” Our true identity is flat and… Continue reading simple wisteria
betrayal
And as they were at table eating, Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” Mark 14:18 Wednesday Betrayal What a week! After deciding to study Biblical accounts of the final week in Christ's life on earth for myself - I've got to tell… Continue reading betrayal
Tuesday
Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Mark 11:23 Tuesday Excerpt from The Week That Changed the World (HERE) And Finally… Continue reading Tuesday
we forgive
In this house we do REAL.We do Mistakes.We say I'm sorry.We share laughter.We give hugs.We help those in need.We forgiveWe chase dreams.Above ALL elseWe LOVE. Eventually is a myth.You want to do somethingJust do it... Nora Roberts Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This… Continue reading we forgive
colors of spring
Spring is three days old and March is predicted to "go out like a lion." Today it's cool for March and a brisk breeze is keeping the temp way below the 70° forecast. But this morning, for a few moments, the sun streamed across the patio and bathed the Japanese Maple, who lives near the… Continue reading colors of spring
painting post
no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, Doesn’t have a swelled head, Doesn’t force itself on others, Isn’t always “me first,” Doesn’t fly off… Continue reading painting post
Contentment Cottage 