...He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” Mark 5:36 To the two blind men who came to Jesus for their miracles, Jesus said, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” And to Jairus, who had just been told that his daughter was dead, Jesus said,… Continue reading only believe
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 Christian tradition says Christ spent Friday on a cross, juxtaposed between two thieves, completing God’s… Continue reading friday – good and black
The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:5-7 When we reach the end… Continue reading choose no regrets
For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 Righteousness Is A Gift For years I was taught one earned God’s blessings through good works. Today I… Continue reading the gift of righteousness
It's spring fever. That's what the name of it is. And when you've got it you want ...oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache you want it so! _Mark Twain On Friday, March 20, at 6:45 p.m. EDT, we welcome the official arrival… Continue reading spring fever
Contentment Cottage is an anachronism...something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred. It is written by someone (me) who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age. But that's alright...since my goal is to fulfill Apostle Paul's instructions for the older women of the first-century church where Titus acted as Pastor. Bid the… Continue reading an anachronism
Here's an IRISH LEPRECHAUNto help your good luck hold -until you catch a real oneand find his POT OF GOLD! Around here we celebrate St. Patrick's Day because, we ARE Irish, both by affection and by heritage. Why do you suppose D has always called me Irish? My paternal grandparents immigrated to America from county Cork before the… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day
Contentment Cottage 