Posts Tagged ‘thankful’
A Blessing That Blesses
I remember my prayers before I went to bed when I was a kid…. “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take”. Looking back, it seems a bit negative to speak about dying…
Read MoreFavor & Blessing For Obedience
I grew up having to learn obedience. My parents taught me that it was wise to listen to their instruction and follow it. I can’t count the number of times I found safety because I listened. I do remember some of the times I ignored their counsel and did things my own way, only to…
Read MoreMy Favorite Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe it’s November already. The end of the year is in sight. One of my favorite times of the year is the season of Thanksgiving. I love it when people express their thankful heart to the Lord and to one another. I believe the Lord is the Giver of all good things.…
Read MoreMost Holy Part
I really like food with my meals! I am not a huge fan of bread, but the meat and vegetables – that’s my favorite. Recently, my wife purchased some “whole grain” bread. I could see the small grains baked into the bread. I have to admit that it made for a good piece of toast…
Read MoreDream Realized
I remember as a kid having some “big dreams” about what I would do with my life. I’ve adjusted my dreams over the years. I’ve had some dreams that were simply not meant to be fulfilled. Other dreams have been realized even though I wasn’t paying attention to them. The older I get the more…
Read MoreThe Lord Will Provide
These four words are easy to say and affirm EXCEPT when the situation is desperate and scary. I can remember a time when I was praying for healing for my son as he fought cancer. I was scared as I watched him get so beaten down by the chemotherapy. I remember having a hard conversation…
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