... It is implied, too, that these are undeserving of rest, for it is said, "Come unto me, and I will give you rest." A gift is not of merit but of grace; wages and reward are for those who earn, but a gift is a matter of charity. O you who feel your unworthiness… Continue reading Come and receive rest
God so loved
The Bible is full of sweet words of truth and hard words of truth. John 3 speaks both. The hardest to hear is that sinful, unbelieving people are bound to perish. That is, they are bound to suffer in the hell prepared for those who do not repent and "believe in the Lord Jesus" (Acts… Continue reading God so loved
Teacher’s April Fools’ Day Prank
Teacher’s April Fools’ Day Step 1: empty and wash out bottle Step 2: fill with water Step 3: take a couple drinks in the middle of class Student reactions so far: Disgust🤢 Incredulity 🤨 “Can I have some?”😋 “What??!!??”😳 (When a new student/teacher comes in) “Ms. Watson, why don’t you take a drink now?” 😉… Continue reading Teacher’s April Fools’ Day Prank
Cinnamon Roll Saturday (with recipe)
Rainy day baking happiness Recipe: https://justwhatweeat.com/cinnamon-rolls-gluten-free-vegan-refined-sugar-free-yeast-free/ Notes: I subbed sorghum flour for millet and used half coconut sugar half unrefined cane sugar (because I ran out of millet flour and coconut sugar). I used almond milk instead of coconut milk for the same reason. Also, use an 8x8, rather than 9x13 pan.
Light of Hope
“...in the end, the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.” Return of the King, JRR Tolkien
Cloudy Day Colors
Fellowship and Joy
"May our fellowship with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ, be unquestionable. May it be fuel. May it fill us with joy. May it be a most real fact this day. May we enjoy it to the full, knowing whom we have believed, knowing who is our Father, knowing who it is that… Continue reading Fellowship and Joy
Music of life
"The life is the best music. Oh, set it to good music, we pray, and help us throughout all our lives to keep the right notes.” C.H. Spurgeon
Surely
Saturday reflections... How many times did I focus on the "what ifs" of worry rather than the "surely" of scripture? How many times was I more gripped by restless thoughts than the steadfast love of God? But where there is failing in his child, there is his grace to sanctify. Where there is struggling faith,… Continue reading Surely
First Day of Spring
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” And this is why... "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do… Continue reading First Day of Spring
thoughts and songs 