I’ve been thinking … (Reflections from my heart) Do you remember the comforting sights, sounds and smells of home when you were growing up? I’m recalling kitchen sounds: dishes rattling, silverware jingling, dishwasher humming, a pot bubbling, and sometimes even vegetables burning. Coming home from school sounds: back door closing, “Ma, I’m home” announcing, footsteps […]
MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME! In the months since the accident, I have been reminded of this phrase many times, sometimes in my head, sometimes in Scripture and in song. It’s like an arrow, shot from […]
How to begin to get unstuck and find peace and purpose in 2022.
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Context: Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. From the lexicon: Blessed=God extends His benefits. Peacemakers=ones […]
Proverbs 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. Context: Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. From the lexicon: Cease=sit still. Strife= controversy, disputes. Foolish=perverse, silly. Meddling=will […]