In Doubt & Fear … So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV ********** In Difficulty & Danger … “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name;…
Author: Pam R
Happy Labor Day
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. Thomas Jefferson ********** After looking at the way things are on this earth, here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of…
Saints & Sinners
“God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” Soren Kierkegaard Jesus told a story to some people who were sure they were right with God. They looked down on everyone else. He said to them, “Two men went…
Oh, Baby!
Found this online and had to share it!
Smile Power
“One smile has the power to… Calm fears.Soften stone walls.Warm a cold heart.Invite a new friend.Mimic a loving hug.Beautify the bearer.Lighten heavy loads.Promote good deeds.Brighten a gloomy day.Comfort a grieving spirit.Offer hope to the forlorn.Send a message of caring.Lift the downtrodden soul.Patch up invisible wounds.Weaken the hold of misery.Act as medicine for suffering.Attract the companionship…
The Universal Superpower?
It’s a smile! “You’ve probably noticed how when someone says hello or smiles at you, your automatic reaction is to say hello or smile back.”Shawn Achor “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” William Arthur Ward A smile makes you feel better. “It’s hard not to feel happy when you make someone smile.” Roy…
Under the Porch
And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. Genesis 1:30 NIV Something has been living under our front porch for years. The…
The Joy of the Lord
This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b NIV It is the consciousness of the threefold joy of the Lord, His joy in ransoming us, His joy in dwelling within us as our Saviour and Power for fruit bearing and His joy in possessing us,…
From Where Will My Help Come?
I look up at the vast size of the mountains— from where will my help come in times of trouble?The Eternal Creator of heaven and earth and these mountains will send the help I need. Psalm 121:1-2 The Voice God, I look to You, I won’t be overwhelmed.Give me vision to see things like You do.God, I look to You, You’re…
He “Said”
The doctor said, “You can eat anything you want.”I heard, “You can eat anything.”What he probably meant was, “You won’t want to eat anything you have to chew.” Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NLT ********** The doctor said,…