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Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Phl 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, willContinue reading “Readings for Those In Fear…”

Today’s Scripture Focus – Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” There are many promises God makes in the Old Testament scriptures that are fulfilled in the New Testament.  WeContinue reading “God’s Promise Made in Love…”

We’re supposed to have beautiful weather this weekend, but this song struck my mind on early Saturday morning and I decided to share:

Big Wave Dave’s “Spin of the Day”  for Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The first day of the Lenten season has ended and yet another day has begun.  In reflecting on what I’ve read and contemplated on today, one series of verses in particular seems to strike home: 2Cr 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to giveContinue reading “A New Beginning…”

As a Christian, I am often given an opportunity to learn more about myself through various seasons of the church year.  I know the Sundays of Advent before Christmas have always been a special time in anticipation of the celebration of the Christ Child.  Such is also the case as we approach the Lenten seasonContinue reading “Doing without during the time of Lent…”

In the process of going through some difficult times in life, I’ve learned that you have to keep a balance between what’s going on around you and your emotions.  There are times when, for no apparent reason, a darkness descends on your day, much like a black cloud that suddenly appears and follows your everyContinue reading “The Days that are Darkest…”

Thanksgiving Day is upon us once again.  A day to express our gratitude for the many blessings we have received in our lives.  While this may be more difficult to do some years than others, there are always things that we have present in our lives that have made them more meaningful. I am thankfulContinue reading “Thankful for Much…”

This entry I’m about to make isn’t one that I’m sure I should post.  I am dealing with a situation in which  someone decided to take his own life.  Given the fact that a family member did the same, I have lots of mixed feelings about what to think about such an act. No oneContinue reading “Not especially easy…”