Jesus was performing miracles –then this happened… “while He was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “why bother the Teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “don’t be afraid; just believe.” Mark Chapter 5. He’s never stopped “overhearing”. Today He… Read more »
A Balm in Gilead
I (we) need Thee, O I (we) need Thee Every hour I (we) need Thee. O bless me (us) now, my (our) Savior I (we) come to Thee. Our hearts are heavy. So many are grieving, suffering in silence, wounded, feeling alone and afraid. My heart was reminded of a spiritual ballad I remember singing… Read more »
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
“Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful? Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer!” A Thankful Thursday – What a Friend We Have… Read more »
Our World Needs Us
There are a lot of heavy-hearters out there. some are known. some are hidden. “a person’s anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful.” Proverbs 12:25 Speak what you know to be beautifully true about someone— or speak what you know to be beautifully true about Jesus to them. Be Encouraged… Read more »
No Turning Back
The world behind me, The cross before me. No turning back. One of the earliest choruses I remember learning as a child now over 60 years ago. I have decided to follow Jesus–NO TURNING BACK. Prayers for all hurting and grieving today–love you all. #noturningback
He Walks With Me
‘And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own…’- C. Austin Miles (1912). Many of our hearts are heavy this afternoon–just found out a precious young family that I have known for 20+ years has been hit devastatingly hard by COVID–he is in ICU battling for… Read more »
Old Friends
On this Thankful Thursday, just so eternally grateful for Old Friends. Earlier this week, a dear friend and client of over 20 years stopped by with her twin great grandsons – just turning 4. My gift ‘room’ and candy / snack dishes were toast within a few minutes I was helping getting them cleaned up… Read more »
God is Faithful…Always.
God is Faithful…Always. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy… Psalm 28:7. Working a few hours this afternoon in between socially distanced strolls in The Neighborhood. So enjoying these cooler pre-Fall days and the wonderful healing Sunlight. Brooklyn Tab on… Read more »
No Matter How Big the Storm
One of my favorite places to ‘sit a spell’ during my night strolls in The Neighborhood. Just a brief reminder of encouragement today–so many going through so much– No matter how big the storm, the sun always comes out again. I’m here. With an umbrella and sunglasses. Praying and claiming for you today Philippians 4…. Read more »
He Looked Beyond
Amazing grace shall always be my song of praise For it was grace that brought my Liberty. I’ll never know just why He came to love me so He looked beyond my fault and saw all my need. I shall forever lift my eyes to Calvary To view the cross where Jesus died for me…. Read more »
