The Spirit of the Lord God is planted in our hearts and grows upward and outward as we trust and believe Him. He builds us into a dwelling place for His Spirit from the inside out. He told Moses..."Look at what I've done for you today: I've placed in front of you Life and Good, Death… Continue reading blessing or curse
"Before we started looking for a new pastor, I went to a friend who pastors a church in a nearby town and I asked him what we needed to do to find the right man. He told me the first thing we should do is get our problems straightened out - before we begin to… Continue reading the last word
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. Don't assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Your body will glow with… Continue reading don’t assume
The best index to a person's character is:a) how he treats people who can't do him any good, andb) how he treats people who can't fight back.Abigail van Buren, Dear Abby Haven't had much heart for writing this week. Our precious friend Sallie has gone home to be with her Jesus. We miss her! For… Continue reading character!
Independence Day and Election Day are looming in our immediate future! As the days draw ever closer, these ancient words become my daily prayer for our Country and its people. Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not… Continue reading pray for the USA
Among my family and friends there are those who think I can be something of a busybody, always full of advice... I relish being able to share what I know— even if friends roll their eyes when they see another "expert" opinion coming."Nancy Lindmeyer One of my quiet time scriptures today came from Titus, chapter 2.1-8: Your job… Continue reading opinions
"So often I have found strength in turning over the back pages of my life," wrote Beatrix Potter in her diary. Going through the pages of an 1989 journal, I am reminded of the remarkable rewards of journal keeping. Early in my Christian life a dear friend and mentor taught me the joys of private… Continue reading journal? diary?
Contentment Cottage 