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As a hurricane churned off the eastern seaboard of the United States, thousands of beach goers simply ignored the warnings; summer was ending, and they were on holidays. Watching them frolic in big surf was startling; “why no preparation” I thought? Sweet mom, we must prepare too, for Christ’s return. He said He would come one day – and He will.
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. (Matthew 24:44, NLT)
Football Fortitude When a football team runs onto the field, prep time is done and competition is on. I love watching this sport. These players have trained and now they are ready to rumble. If you are a football player – I so admire your determination and “never quit” attitude. I appreciate your strength as you […]
Christmas Suddenlies! “And “suddenly” there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men”. Luke 2: 13,14 “SUDDENLY”! I love the suddenlies. My uncle affirms, “He’s the “God of the suddenlies”. “Suddenly” on that first Christmas night […]
Sarah Needed Patience Perhaps you have heard the story of Abraham and Sarah in the Bible. God promises them a child and when that child does not come – Sarah takes matters into her own hands. She doesn’t wait on God’s timing. We certainly find Sarah’s solution to her problem appalling. To believe another woman’s […]
Dear Mom, A quick-tempered person finds themselves in all kinds of trouble. You either know someone with a short fuse, or sweet mom – it’s you! Oftentimes we bury hurt and pain, without ever taking the time to work through it, and unfortunately, that never works. Burying something alive means just that, it’s still alive. […]
Dear Mom, On the farm in early spring, the smell of old winter leaves burning says, “winter has passed”! The old literally goes up in smoke, to make way for the new growth underneath. Sometimes sweet Mom, we need to rid ourselves of wrong attitudes, draining friends, bad habits and every old bit of […]