“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interest of others.” – Philippians 2:4 Hey, friends! Thank you so much for reading and showing your love and support. I appreciate you!! In Philippians 2:1-4, Paul urges the Christians in Philippi to be united in their thinking, “having the same love, being of
Read more“Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” – Deuteronomy 5:16 The relationships that children experience with their parents can have lasting effects well into adulthood. Once children mature into adults, they
Read more“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” – Isaiah 66:13 Many thanks to all of you who so kindly show your love and support. It means more than I can express. As always: I appreciate you! Much love. It’s important that we give people their flowers while we have the chance. I
Read more“Therefore I said, ‘Look away from me! Let me weep bitterly! Do not try to comfort me about the destruction of my dear people.’” – Isaiah 22:14 My soul is deeply sorrowful. Today, this week, this month, this year – this lifetime, I grieve for beautiful life departed. I mourn for hope deferred and dreams deterred. “Rejoice with those who
Read more“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17 I truly believe that we, as a people, will be better off if and when we show love to one another, when we build each other up, and when we honor one another. The opposite doesn’t do any good for anyone involved. And I think that
Read more“For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne will shepherd them; He will guide them to springs of living waters, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” – Revelation 7:17 “And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” – 1 Peter 5:4 Authority is important in the life of the Christian.
Read more“The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name.” – Revelation 3:12 It’s always fun
Read more“For your husband is your Maker – His name is Yahweh of Hosts – and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.” – Isaiah 54:5 When I was growing up, I was fascinated with the idea of one fully dedicating themselves to the service of the Lord – over family,
Read more“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people. Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy to sorrow.” – James 4:8-9 I don’t think that people ever really consider that Jesus had a physical family – that although He was still
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