Peace doesn’t come from finding a lake with no storms. It comes from having Jesus in the boat. John Ortberg Don’t be afraid of the storms in your life. Jesus is on board with you, and He can calm any storm with just one word.
Month: August 2021
“Come”
“Come,” Jesus said.So Peter got out of the boat. He walked on the water toward Jesus.Matthew 14:29 New International Reader’s Version
Walk upon the Waters
Matthew 14:24-33 New Living Translation Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried…
Through Deep Waters
(Found this online while looking for other things.)
Spelling
One of my favorite childhood shows was the original Mickey Mouse Club. Like all the other little girls, I wanted to be Annette. That show was educational in many ways. I don’t remember exactly how we got on the subject, but years later, my husband and I were talking about spelling. “I learned to spell…
Remember?
Isaiah 43:1-3 New International Version But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel:“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Remember? You are redeemed by Christ, you belong to God. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; Remember the Red Sea? “Do…
Storms
In the last few days northern Illinois has had some impressive thunderstorms with tornadoes, flooding and power outages. I have not yet been affected, but they aren’t over yet. More are expected tonight and tomorrow, with heavy rain, damaging winds, quarter-sized hail and isolated tornadoes. Following that we will have oppressive heat and dangerous humidity….
Reality Check
I woke this morning to another hot, humid day. It is so hard to get up on that kind of day. Feeling a little sorry for myself, I got some coffee and opened my e-newspaper. And read about the fires around the globe, too numerous to list … the deadly, ongoing flooding and landslides in…
Protected: On the Street Where I Live …
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Canticle of the Sun
By Francis of Assisi Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is Yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing. To You, alone, Most High, do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your name. “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honorand power and strength belong to our…