FAITH: a constant outlook of trust towards God, whereby human beings abandon all reliance on their own efforts and put their full confidence in Him, His word and His promises. (Dictionary of Bible Themes) Faith isn’t a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. Myles…
Author: Pam R
Darkness
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 NIV OR, (His breath filled all things with a living, breathing light—A light that thrives in the depths of darkness, blazes through murky bottoms.It cannot and will not be quenched. John 1:4-5 The Voice) ********** Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the…
Labor Day Trivia
Labor Day started as a part of the labor union movement, to recognize the contributions of men and women in the US workforce. Canada is said to have originated the idea of hosting a day honoring the labor movement. In 1872, they held a “Nine-Hour Movement” to show support for striking workers. The first celebrated…
Misunderstanding?
Happiness
“Happiness is like manna; it is to be gathered in grains, and enjoyed every day. It will not keep; it cannot be accumulated; nor have we got to go out of ourselves or into remote places to gather it, since it has rained down from a Heaven, at our very door.”Tryon Edwards (American Theologian, 1809-1894)
September
“September―where fall and summer meet.” Will Wallace Harney I used to know what September was: the start of school, crisp, cooler days, high school football games, the smell and feel of autumn leaves underfoot. Nowadays, school starts mid-August, warm temperatures linger into October and leaves cling to their trees until late November. Yet September remains…
Wisdom
If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won’t correct you for asking. James 1:5 Contemporary English Version For skillful and godly Wisdom is better than rubies or pearls, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Proverbs 8:11…
Good Gifts
I have a bedtime ritual with my cats: when I’m ready to close down, I offer them treats – to get them out of my room for the night. Zoey can’t be bothered: she doesn’t like “treats” and my command is enough. But Hunter is all about a bedtime snack. He typically gets his on…
What If?
What if I lived life as it actually is, instead of demanding it be the way it’s “supposed” to be? What if I accepted myself as I really am, instead of how I “should” be? What if I was never supposed to “do” it all? What if my best is good enough? What if “success”…
Squirrel!
We are used to dealing with squirrels in the bird feeders all winter. But in the summer? Well, yes, this one decided he wanted the hummingbird food. He began (I assume it’s a he) by climbing the post and anchoring himself to the hook. Then, as a couple of hummingbirds watched in astonishment, he popped…