Prologue Seated on a sunlit mountain side in Israel, surrounded by crowds of followers, Jesus Christ spoke of many things; love and anger, prayer and fasting, worry and faith. His sermon on the mount has been the topic of Christian teaching for over two thousand years. That long ago day on the mountain Jesus told… Continue reading Journal God’s Word
Author: Ellen Lebsock
protection – God watches over me
Today I'll meditate on God's promise of protection as found in Psalm 91: (The Message Bible) 1-13 You who sit down in the High God’s presence, spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow, Say this: “God, you’re my refuge. I trust in you and I’m safe!” That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly… Continue reading protection – God watches over me
traditional cinnamon rolls
Happy New Year Today is about doing absolutely nothing. Well...watching college football and serving up the traditional food of love that is all prepared and waiting in the freezer. For me that equates to "nothing." It's surprising how simple the preparations are, too. Our traditional New Year's Day breakfast has always been: One Hour Cinnamon Rolls… Continue reading traditional cinnamon rolls
protection – does God promise it?
The Lord says.. I will guide you on the best pathway for your life.. I will advise you and watch over you..Psalm 32:8 In the 21st century our world has become a much darker and more dangerous place. In 2017 - on social media, on the news stands and on the television - celebrities reign… Continue reading protection – does God promise it?
it’s about diligence
Our family enjoys the fun and refreshment of water slides and lazy rivers. At most water parks, there are also one or two spots where large buckets hang overhead filling little by little with water. The closer the bucket gets to being full, the larger the crowd grows beneath in anticipation—children and adults alike wait… Continue reading it’s about diligence
The Word of His Grace
I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able…But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for… Continue reading The Word of His Grace
calendar by e
Twenty-seventeen is nearly upon us. That means a blank book; an empty calendar. Being a detail oriented organizer, this means I must have a new calendar before the New Year arrives. This afternoon it is complete so— I'm sharing it with you and wishing you abundant Grace and Peace this month and in the coming… Continue reading calendar by e