True love and faith do not come from beholding with human eyes, but the miraculous heart-work of the Lord. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. This miraculous faith and love produces joy that is full of the goodness and greatness - the very glory - of God. This joy is so… Continue reading Faith and Love
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Seeking Whole-heartedly
“For thus says the Lord: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future… Continue reading Seeking Whole-heartedly
Thanksgiving Psalm
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth,… Continue reading Thanksgiving Psalm
Classroom Culture: Thanksgiving Pumpkin, Day One
What my fifth-graders were thankful for this week. ❤️ Supplies needed: 2 minutes Largest pumpkin teacher can carry Sharpie The question: "What are you thankful for today?" Directions: repeat daily until December 1. Result: Smiles and redirected hearts after the Halloween craziness.
In bloom
Dark clouds are gathering to the north, the setting sun gleams golden to the west, and the first lily has bloomed in the back flower bed. A reminder that God provides. Matthew 6:25-34 Be not therefore anxious...
Rejoice, Pray, & Give Thanks
Making Cozy
Swirling Clouds and Songs
8 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. 9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. 10 For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. Psalm 86 Remembering 2-5-08 and God's amazing mercy.
A Thought About Thankfulness
So, conversely, complaining could be said to be a powerful witness about two beliefs hidden in our hearts: 1.) We don't believe God's purpose is being worked out, which means our God is not all powerful. 2.) We have taken it upon ourselves to interpret what God's purpose is, subjected this purpose to our own… Continue reading A Thought About Thankfulness
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