So many tragic events, daily news littered with more shootings, protests, the war in Ukraine, human rights, abuse, complete darkness in the souls of the evil. Where is God in all of this? He is here. He is not the source of evil, and in fact, we each live with “free will,” which in myContinue reading “Evil in the World”
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Advent Pieces
The colors of Advent have specific meanings, have you ever wondered about them? Tonight it’s a “101” class! Enjoy and learn! Thanks to crosswalk.com The First Sunday of Advent’s Purple Candle Signifies Hope The first Sunday of Advent leads our hearts to Hope. The purple color symbolizes royalty, repentance, and fasting. This week is aContinue reading “Advent Pieces”
Pray, hope and don’t worry
I have a rubber bracelet I received in the mail at the four month mark of my chemotherapy treatments. It was such a delightful and encouraging reminder. I have never taken it off. It inspires me greatly and reminds me what is important in the journey of my life; not just with regards to cancer,Continue reading “Pray, hope and don’t worry”
2014 Pieces
I found my first “Pieces Journal,” dated January 22, 2014. It seems so long ago, but it also shows me the walk I’ve taken along Jesus; is just a moment a time, and my faith has continued to grow; year after year. I’d like to share with you some of the earlier “scraps of paper,Continue reading “2014 Pieces”
For God So Loved the World
We have a promise of eternal life; but not because of the “good” we do or how righteous our life appears to others. Because eternal life is a gift; for believing that God gave selflessly, His own Son; His life, for our life. But why? Easter is around the corner, and we know it’s notContinue reading “For God So Loved the World”
Icicles
Out my window I see a very large icicle, dripping. It will likely be gone in a couple of hours, for today – the temp is heading to 40. But it is winter here in the heartland and tonight it will get cold enough to freeze drips, turning them back into icicles. Icicles remind meContinue reading “Icicles”
Pieces of Happenstance
Did you know that happenstance means “something that happens by chance?” As bible-believing Christians, we don’t believe in luck, chance or coincidence. We pray, hope and believe instead. The word coincidence is used only once in the New Testament, and it was by Jesus Himself in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:31,Continue reading “Pieces of Happenstance”
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