Posted in Friendship, Grace, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Life, Recommendations, tagged award, Christmas, gift, Grace on December 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I love receiving early Christmas presents! Yay! I just received this one from my friend, almost-relative, gifted artist, and fellow blogger, Beth Stone. Please check our her site HERE.
The award has a catch, but a good one I am to answer the following questions in one word, then pass the award on to five other bloggers.
Here [...]
Posted in Christmas, Family, Forgiveness, Grace, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Jesus, Prayer, tagged Christmas, Jesus, love, mercy, praise, Prayer on December 14, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Do your expectations of Christmas often leave you more stressed than blessed? A few years ago, while quickly sliding down that stressful path towards Christmas, I wrote down a prayer to help me focus on a God-glorifying Season! I just “happened” to come across this prayer again, and realize I need to pray it again–TODAY! Perhaps, you want to [...]
Posted in Christmas, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Hymns, Jesus, Songs, tagged Christmas, hope, joy, music on December 4, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’m a Christmas person.
As a Christian, this fact may be easily understood, because Christmas is a time when it seems like everyone is celebrating our Lord’s birth. Of course, we know that’s not true. But we can dream…pray…believe.
But I also love Christmas for the perks that happen only at this time of year.
The Utmost Perks:
1. First [...]
Posted in Christmas, Country, Family, Grace, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Life, Photos, Psalms, tagged family, favorite things, flowers, grandchildren, Photos, praise, thankfulness on November 30, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Thanksgiving Day is past, but that doesn’t stop me from giving thanks!!
‘Sing to the Lord, bless His name, proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.
Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples!”
Psalm 96:1,2
These are a few of my favourite things for which I’m thankful:
and so much more…worship [...]
Posted in Bible, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, tagged Bible, country, freedom, God's Word, persecution, thankfulness on November 19, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Today (and always) I’m thankful for my very own Bible. What a commodity!! A priceless gift and treasure!
I’m guilty blessed to have more than one. My favourite, and most used. is the New American Standard Version, because that’s where I started when God opened my eyes to His Grace in 1972. But many others fill our library of treasured books: KJV, RSV, [...]
Posted in Family, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Hymns, Jesus, Life, Prayer, Spurgeon, tagged Bible, eternity, heaven, hope, Hymns, Jesus, Prayer, rejoice, Spurgeon, thankfulness on October 5, 2009 | 6 Comments »
It all started when I stepped onto the pier after enjoying a blissful sailboat cruise with our daughter, Joy. The edge of the night sky was still pink from an enduring sunset. The air was cool, but not chilly, at some unknown, yet perfect temperature. My husband was in his glory, snapping photos of the all [...]
Posted in Forgiveness, Grace, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Jesus, Prayer, Recommendations, tagged cross, Forgiveness, Grace, heart, hope, Jesus, Prayer, tripp on September 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Psalm 51:10
“Could there be a more fundamental prayer request than this? Could there be anything more essential than this?
“We need grace to transform what we love, what we crave, and what we serve. And what’s the bright and golden promise of the cross of Jesus Christ? It’s [...]
Posted in Anxiety, Bible, Family, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Life, Psalms, tagged cancer, comfort, compassion, God, Grace, hope, mercy, Prayer, psalms, rest, trust on September 8, 2009 | 6 Comments »
A Psalm for my sister-in-law as she continues her chemo treatment today. A Psalm, a prayer, a cry…may the Lord encourage her, and you, through His reassurance, mercy, deliverance, protection, compassion, goodness, and very Presence.
Psalm 116 NIV
1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.
2 Because he turned his ear [...]
Posted in Anxiety, Bible, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Jesus, Life, Psalms, Spurgeon, tagged Bible, birthday, compass, God, God's Word, hope, journey, Prayer, psalms, Spurgeon, trust on September 4, 2009 | 5 Comments »
“Thy Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5, 6
“Man’s steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man [...]
Posted in Anxiety, Bible, Family, Grace, Grace in..., Heart thoughts, Life, Spurgeon, tagged Bible, cancer, God, mercy, peace, Prayer, Spurgeon, trust on August 25, 2009 | 3 Comments »
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!”
Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
New babies. Old friends. Travels. Rest. Weddings. Cancer. Answered prayers. Unanswered prayers. Strength. Weakness. Faith. Wavering. Trust. Waiting. Evening fears. Morning mercies.
= My mind at a glance.
That’s why I have to [...]
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