Thinking out loud from a biblical perspective
On June 13th, 1994 (28 years ago), very tragically and unexpectedly at the young age of 30, my beloved brother, Donnie, entered his heavenly home. I still remember the nightmare like details of that day, but God has healed and restored so much joy the devil came to steal and destroy. When the ties thatContinue reading “Remembering & Redeeming June 13th”
God desires to connect us to others within His body to encourage, strengthen and equip us to further His kingdom. The enemy desires to separate and isolate us from others to hinder God’s work in our lives and the advancement of the kingdom of God. As lovers of God and followers of Christ, gathering togetherContinue reading “The Joy of Fellowship over Isolation”
Several months ago, while reading John 20:19-23, I immediately “saw” something I had not seen before. God has kept me coming back to this for such a time as this. “That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them!Continue reading “What does the presence of Jesus bring?”
Like the rose, her life was filled with many thorns, but still the beauty of her spirit within bloomed to encourage and bless many. Remembering my sweet and beloved Mother, Rose Ann.
This historic day we should never forget, nor should the heroic actions of all these men and women ever be cancelled out.
Who are these mostly unknown heroes we need to remember? They include, but are not limited to, the Firefighters, First Responders, Police Officers, and evening the extraordinary fellow citizens who love people enough to risk and endanger their own lives to save others. These heroic ones never start fires that destroy and dessimate citizens and cities, but instead they are the extinguishers of the furious flames of devastation. You will never see these true heroes rioting, but instead these are the brave ones who risk their own lives by running into burning buildings to save others whom they do not even know.
In times of crisis, true heroes always arise. They are not born then, however, they have been heroes all along by just quietly serving behind the scenes.
When we take time to treasure what matters most, we find the true treasures that last throughout all time.
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