Colossians 4:17 …Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. I was fortunate to attend a life-changing event the other night: a retirement party for Richard Mallino. What an amazing tribute to a man who has invested year upon year into Christian education. Richard had a vision to train children not only academically but spiritually as well. When it came time to send my children off to school, I was keenly aware…
Had a great day yesterday, first scrapbooking with Christa at Jan’s, then to Matt’s graduation party. It was great to see so many friends and family there! Afterwards, went home and hung out with the family for awhile.
Today is a very sad day. I will be attending the funeral of a brave young lady, a classmate of Bethany’s, who died. All her life she had problems with her heart. Upon speaking to her on occasion at her home, her attitude was always to celebrate what she COULD do; she never focused on what she couldn’t do. 2 Corinthians 4.17-5.8 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and…
Thanks to Kim for this great reminder! “who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire- may be proved genuine and may result…
It has been an amazing few days here. Started off in Rome touring all amazing places like where Peter & Paul walked, the Colaseum where gladiators fought and Christians were martyred. Stood where Julius Caesar stood and where Mussolini spoke. Was at Trevi Fountain where Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn made Roman Holiday. Pasta is the dish of choice here, or grilled fish, although any fish you THINK you know what it is, be ready for some surprises! Went to…
Great Bible study, Kim! Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.” Mark 1: 35 There is a saying I’ve seen in several stores. It says,“Make time for quiet moments as God whispers and the world is loud.” It also says in Psalm 46: 10a, “Be still, and know that I am God.” God is telling us that we need to separate…
Good reminder from Kim for today! “If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s Glory with the Holy Angels.” Mark 8: 38 Whoa!!! Powerful words!! If you think those are cutting words, let us also look at what the Study Bible notes say, “A person who is more concerned about fitting into and pleasing his own ‘adulterous and…
Thanks to Kim for this Bible study. My Dad always taught me to “CHOOSE MY FRIENDS WISELY” because I’d become JUST LIKE THEM! Great wisdom! “A righteous man is cautious in friendship,…” Proverbs 12: 26a Having Christian friends (Brothers and Sisters in the Lord) is a vital part of our walk with God! We need to be very careful in the choosing of our friends! The wrong friends can lead us astray! They can be our downfall! The Lord warns…
Great Bible study from Kim! “Whoever loves money never has money enough;whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income.This too is meaningless.” Ecclesiastes 5: 10 The above was written thousands of years ago, but is still relevant for us today!! We all wish we had more money for something!!! At the moment there are many that would like more money to make their house and car payment, put food on the table and/or pay for medical and car insurance!…
Great reminder from Kim – thanks Kim! “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer, you will cry for help, and He will say: HERE AM I!” Isaiah 58: 9a What comforting words, “Here Am I!” What Peace those words bring!! They mean … … He has not forgotten us! … He KNOWS what we are going through! … He already has a plan to bring good out of any pain and suffering! … He will remain with us,…