"It happened that as [Jesus] made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"Taking a good look at them, he said, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." They went, and while still on their way, became clean. … [Read more...] about Nine and One
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A Little is Much
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen." Philippians 4:19-20 (NIV)My One Year Chronological Bible published by Tyndale has me reading in the gospels right now. If you have never been able to understand the Bible's events as they happened in chronological order, I highly recommend this Bible. … [Read more...] about A Little is Much
If Today Were the Last Day I Had…
"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is."Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV)If I knew that today was the last day I had......with one of my children, how would I spend it with them?...with my husband, would I make sure that I kissed him and told him how … [Read more...] about If Today Were the Last Day I Had…
Sick-cation
"Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from Him." Psalm 127:3 I had three sick kiddos home with me yesterday and two today. My plans for this week have screeched to a halt to take care of my ill children. My son and my youngest daughter still have fevers today, so school is out for tomorrow also. It's at times like this that I realize that the world is not going to spin off … [Read more...] about Sick-cation
Just Because I Love You
"But You are holy, O You Who dwell in [the holy place where] the praises of Israel [are offered]."Nehemiah 9:5 (Amplified Bible)There is nothing like an unexpected word of praise from someone I love to bring the sunshine into my gloomy soul. Last week proved to be a very stressful one for me (you might have noticed my silence). Although I am married to an eternal optimist, my first inclination is … [Read more...] about Just Because I Love You
The Blessing of Unanswered Prayers
"You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure."James 4:2-3 (NLT)I heard a story this … [Read more...] about The Blessing of Unanswered Prayers
