I know: dreams again. The other night, I dreamt I was at “church.” The building looked nothing like my real church, but like all my dream places it was filled with areas I didn’t know about. The dream began with me looking for my place to help. Somehow, I thought that there was an urgent…
Author: Pam R
House Dreams
I dream about houses a lot, unfamiliar places, small, dark and shabby. In the dreams I am desperately sad and yearning for a great treasure that I’ve lost. As the dream continues, though, and I begin a walkthrough, I find that there is more to my “house” than I knew. Room opens onto room, windows…
Safety
Alone with none but Thee, my God,I journey on my way.What need I fear, when Thou art near, O King of night and day?More safe am I within Thy handThan if a host did round me stand.(St. Columba, c.521 – 597) ********** The Lord is like a strong tower, where the righteous can go and…
Afraid!
The workmen were here! And the cats were gone. My cats are afraid of workmen. Workmen are unfamiliar, noisy, unpredictable. So they hide. Of course, housecats have limited places to go. Hunter was behind the bed, with his head under the bedspread. Zoey was tucked under a side table. Let me just say, these cats…
We Interrupt this Blog …
For a brief message: “Hello. This is God. I will be handling all of your problems and concerns today. That’s My job.Your job is to give them to Me, and then trust Me. HAVE A GREAT DAY!” Don’t worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and…
Seeing is … ?
A man names Smith was flying from San Francisco to LA. Unexpectedly, the plane stopped in Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft, the plane would re-board in 30 minutes. Everybody got off the plane except one gentleman,…
“Just One Word…”
It may seem that those who are poor and needy have been forgotten, but God will not forget them. He will not leave them without hope. Psalm 9:17-19 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Sometimes “Aha moments” happen. You’re tuned into your church online, with no thoughts or expectations, when suddenly, out of the blue, a song hits you right…
Courage
COURAGE: the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief. Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense…
Good Morning!
Every day begins with an act of courage and hope:getting out of bed. Mason Cooley Because of the Lord’s gracious love we are not consumed, since his compassions never end.They are new every morning — great is your faithfulness! Lamentations 3:22-23 International Standard Version (ISV) “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege…
The OTHER Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the Serenity To stop beating myself up for not doing things perfectly, The Courage to forgive myself because I’m working on doing better, And the Wisdom to know that You already love me just the way I am.Amen I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they…