Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Philippians 4:4-5a The Message Right after I read that passage, I read an article in the Washington Post about help and civility. (Read…
Author: Pam R
My Father’s World
I want to remember Whose hand creates the beauty around me and feel His joy in His creation!
Spring
Spring is bustin’ out all over my garden. Each day brings new growth, new bloom, new life, and my heart and soul rejoice in the rampant color. It was in this mood that I came across this poem. A Prayer in Spring by Robert Frost (1874-1963) Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;And give us…
Your Worth
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 NIV The beauty of God’s love is that when you least feel worthy, He loves & accepts you…
My New Favorite Japanese Word
kuchisabishii [Koo-chi-sa-bi-shē] When you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely ********** We are good at rationalizing kuchisabishii. Here are some of the better ones (if you really need them): I’m eating just in case I get hungry later. I heard it whisper: “Eat me. I’m yummy.” So, I did. When she said, “Would you like a…
Simply Interceding
What is intercession? In its simplest form, it is bringing someone to Jesus in prayer. People were always bringing others to Jesus in the Bible:“a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus.”“People brought all their sick to him““Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them.” Jesus wanted – and wants – people…
It’s Our Turn …
We know that Jesus prayed for us before He died on the cross. We read that Jesus ever lives to intercede for us from heaven. Because we are His, we are offered the honor of joining Him in intercession for each other. “Intercession is Jesus’ personal assignment, and we have the privilege of joining Him…
[Jesus] Always Lives …
… to make intercession for [us]. Hebrews 7:25b Do you feel alone? You are not.Do you think you are forgotten? Not even for a minute.Jesus knows who you are, where you are and what you need.He is interceding for you even at this moment, as you read this. ********** Because Jesus lives forever, he has…
Eternal Life
Eternal life is not myth or hoax. It is reality. Believe it.Eternal life is not conditional. It is a free gift. Take it.Eternal life is not only the distant future. It is right here and right now. Live it. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall…
“He’s Alive!”
No matter how devastating our struggles, disappointments,and troubles are, they are only temporary.No matter what happens to you,no matter the depth of tragedy or pain you face,no matter how death stalks you and your loved ones,the Resurrection promises you a future of immeasurable good.Josh McDowell