“Hisssss! Growl! Mrowrowrow! MROWROWROWROW!” Hunter was furious and wanted everyone to know it. Despite pre-visit medication, Hunter came home from the vet “loaded for bear.” And he believed Zoey, who had been to the vet too, was responsible. So he attacked her. And Zoey, no fool, ran away. I’m no fool, either. I set up…
Month: March 2021
Confidence
CONFIDENCE: the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities. I am confident that the Creator, who has begun such a great work among you, will not stop…
Joy
Joy is a gift. Let the sunrise of your love end our dark night. Break through our clouded dawn again! Only you can satisfy our hearts, filling us with songs of joy to the end of our days. Psalm 90:14 The Passion Translation To all who mourn in Israel he will give: beauty for ashes; joy instead of…
12 For the Road
Psalm 23
As a child, I thought that “I shall not want” meant that I didn’t want the Shepherd. No one explained it because no one knew I was thinking that. Since words are easily misunderstood, much effort has gone into making the Bible understandable. Here are 2 versions of the 23rd Psalm that take different approaches…
Perspective
Perspective: A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. I am convinced that my God will fully satisfy every need you have, for I have seen the abundant riches of glory revealed to me through Jesus Christ! And God our Father will receive all the glory and the honor throughout the eternity of eternities!…
Mary Stewart
Let there be no more resentment, no more anger or temper, no more violent self-assertiveness, no more slander and no more malicious remarks, Be kind to each other, be understanding. Be as ready to forgive others as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 J.B. Phillips New Testament Mary Stewart (1876-1943) was the…
Keeping You
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you…
Reflections on Waiting…
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]Will gain new strength and renew their power;They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];They will run and not become weary,They will walk and not grow tired. Isaiah 40:31 Amplified Bible “Wait at His door…
It’s Spring!
In 2021, the March equinox happens on Saturday, March 20, at 5:37 A.M. EDT. ( I won’t be awake yet. Will you?) Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment. Ellis Peters Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day. Wilton E. Hall “The point is that the…