Jesus came!

 The world's values are tumbling like a house of cards ... it is time to value what is worthwhile ... Jesus Christ ... it is only through HIM we have forgiveness of sins and a home in heaven ... Value HIM above all ... 

" ... whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."  John 3:15-17

secret of success

 

patiently waiting ...

 

Help needed!

 YUP!  If Only we could just "do what is right" ... BUT we need Holy Spirit help to accomplish that ... just keep reading the word, praying and trying to focus on Jesus ... we are living in interesting times ... God knows that and He knows us ... Lord, let your WORDS bring us comfort as we live one day at a time.

i am a child of God ...

 When the world goes crazy ... it is good to know that we have a Heavenly Father who is above it all ... a Father who loves us and will care for us.  Let not your heart be troubled ... God's plan is being worked out before our very eyes.

Freedom in Jesus

 

the Jesus Moment ...

  "He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it."

~ 1 Thessalonians 5:24

The HOME to come ... and what a home it will be!

 Heaven is our true and final home, where all things will be restored. 

~ Charles Stanley

HE carries us ...

 

Sunday sunday

 And isn't that something to PRAISE the LORD about!

even ANY appearance of evil ... ABSTAIN ...

 if we are to shine for Jesus ... if we are to be the light in all this darkness ... we need to ABSTAIN from even every appearance of evil ... for me, part of that appearance is to not drink alcohol ... i come from a long line of alcoholics ... and i never once heard someone say that their life was so much better because they drank ... quite the opposite ... and ABSTAIN is a most excellent choice of word used in this verse ... to ABSTAIN takes many forms ... whichever is the one that allows your light to shine - use it ... ABSTAIN so that GOD can make the wattage of your faith that much more powerful ... 

God works ... just be available.

"You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you ... ~ " 2 Chronicles 20:17

Wherever it is that GOD has you - have no fear - HE has brought you there and will work through you  ... and sometimes we just need to be that one light, shining in the darkness ... GOD will convict the hearts of those near by who see HIS light shining through us ... the battle IS the LORD'S.

God is ABLE

Lord, by such things people live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live.

~ Isaiah 38:16

it's been a year now since my husbands colon cancer surgery ... God has restored him back to health ... the LORD is so good, and we are grateful.

trust in the LORD

GOD is our High Tower ... our refuge ... to be in JESUS, is to be eternally safe ... repent, believe and LIVE ... 

keep looking up ...

 be wise ... keep looking up ... 

for your redemption draws near.

The Goodness of God

 I love You, Lord

Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh I will sing of the goodness of God

All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In the darkest night
You are close like no other
I've known You as a Father
I've known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
Oh

And all my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh I will sing of the goodness of God

'Cause Your goodness is running, it's running after me
Your goodness is running, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now, I give You everything
Your goodness is running, it's running after me

~ Jenn Johnson

Canadian Summer treats

 i thrill to all the colours that present themselves in the summer ... oh dreary snow - i am glad you have left -- for now!

Daily Bread

 

Don't put it off ...

 Where you spend eternity is nothing to play with ... or to put off making the decision regarding Jesus ... 

Shine ...

 

Keep your heart from straying ...

 There are so many ways we stray ... But God is always ready to welcome us home ... 

God gets the glory!

 

Jesus ... salvation in no other.

for by GRACE are you saved ... and GRACE takes away fear of rejection ... God is good ... i am grateful.
 

Jesus words ...

 in our "throw away" world, where nothing seems permanent - it is good to know that Jesus' words will remain ... until HE returns for HIS Church!

Happy Mother's Day

 

the Sky scapes created by our God ...

Our Amazing Creator God ... forever grateful that I am His ... so I need not fear ... He cares and He is always always with me - for now and forever.

pray, read the Word, believe

 This ole world is not turning right ... something is up ... something is happening... but child of God - take note - God is not done with us yet.  Keep reading the Word ... keep believing HIS promises ... they are proven truth ... day in, day out.

Dr. Charles Stanley went HOME to JESUS

 We know that Dr. Stanley is with Jesus ...  he was a steadying force here on earth ... preaching the word in season and out of season ... we are thankful for all the hours of sermons that he has left behind ... 

R.I.P. Dr. Stanley ... 

It is a choice

there is no getting away from it ... we all choose ... Jesus or the world.

The Puritan's Prayer

 O LORD,

I am a shell full of dust,
but animated with an invisible rational soul
and made anew by an unseen power of grace;
Yet l am no rare object of valuable price,
but one that has nothing and is nothing,
although chosen of thee from eternity,
given to Christ, and born again;
I am deeply convinced of the evil and misery of a sinful state,
of the vanity of creatures,
but also of the sufficiency of Christ.
When thou wouldst guide me I control myself,
When thou wouldst be sovereign I rule myself.
When thou wouldst take care of me I suffice myself.
When I should depend on thy providings I supply myself,
When I should submit to thy providence I follow my will,
When I should study, love, honour, trust thee, I serve myself;
I fault and correct thy laws to suit myself,
Instead of thee I look to man's approbation,
and am by nature an idolater.
Lord, it is my chief design to bring my heart back to thee.
Convince me that I cannot be my own god, or make myself happy,
nor my own Christ to restore my joy,
nor my own Spirit to teach, guide, and rule me . . . .
Then take me to the cross and leave me there.¹

1. Arthur Bennett, ed., The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions (Carlisle, Pa.: The Banner of Truth Trust, © 1975, 1988, 2003).

Easter Greetings

 How blessed to know Jesus ... what peace He offers to those who are the saved - the called - redeemed - heading for heaven ... AND, it is available to all who call on His Name  ... John 3:16 ... no discrimination - "whosoever will, may come" ... 

Springtime filled with promise

 Sometimes we just need to wait a bit longer ... but the PROMISE is there.

Where is your citizenship?

 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.  

He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God."

John 3:16-18

And one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "if You are the Christ, save Yourself and us."

But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

"And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong."

And he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."

And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."

Luke 29:39-43

Payday is coming ...

 

forgiveness ... easy to receive, hard to give ...

 

Never alone ...

 GOD wins the battles you know ... don't struggle on your own.

it might not be you ... ya know ...

 Denzel Washington put it well ... it's a lesson i've learnt too, as i age.

rich man / poor man

 In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus says “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

morning by morning new mercies i see ...

 And the truth of it is, EVERY day with JESUS, is better than the day before.

Ash Wednesday

 The time coming up to Good Friday ... the whole Passover Season ... it is the great celebration of the church ... thank you Jesus!

keep in touch!

 Pray without ceasing - the bible says ... keep in touch with God and it will be hard for the devil to tempt you ... Walking with Jesus keeps us out of many a worldly detour ... 

my cup overflows

 IF God is our portion, then our portion will be enough ... and not only enough, but overflowing ... Thank you LORD!

it will be alright soon

 Nothing on this earth will last for ever ... be patient ... it will be alright ... 

Jesus casts out all fear ...

 

The Lord Helps His Troubled People

A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son.

Lord, how they have increased who trouble me!
Many are they who rise up against me.
2 Many are they who say of me,
“There is no help for him in God.” Selah

3 But You, O Lord, are a shield [a]for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
4 I cried to the Lord with my voice,
And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah

5 I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people
Who have set themselves against me all around.

7 Arise, O Lord;
Save me, O my God!
For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone;
You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongs to the Lord.
Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah

PSALM 3

Obedience ... to Jesus