LIVE LOVE

Little things matter. A simple note, a word, a call, a smile can make a world of difference in someones life. My mother made a difference in my life. The little things are worth while, that keep on keeping on even after we're gone.  I was just thinking the other day: the greatest gift my Mom ever gave to her children was the Word of God, and second to that each other...my brothers and sisters. She made mention of the Lord since we were old enough to understand. I remember her lifting her hands and giving thanks and singing to Jesus. Confessing her helplessness and her need for His direction.  Teaching us to talk to God and look to His word when times were good and when times were not so good. God is the only one who will never leave us and never forsake us. THE GRASS WITHERS, THE FLOWERS FADE, BUT THE WORD OF OUR GOD STANDS FOREVER. Mothers be diligent to teach your children well. Teach them by your life how to trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not depend on yo...

Everyone longs for a bit of excitement, something out of the ordinary to find its way into their lives. There are many substitutes available this day and age to fill the void, to feed the hunger, to occupy our time. The majority of what holds our attention and focus is what owns us. Our society operates on internet and cable services. No face to face anymore, just poor simulations that can give you a feeling that you are actually connecting with someone, but in all truth you are worlds apart and very much alone. I am certain there are plenty of reasons why so many of us neglect making even a small effort of getting in touch with someone or sharing what is really going on in our lives. Everyone is too busy and besides it does take too much of our time to communicate and clear the air. So we struggle with our struggles and carry our burdens so long we forget they're there. We begin to believe that no amount of prayer could pull us out, we are the problem, a...

When all the noise and chaos stops, then what do you got? When you cease to live for the approval of others and are no longer in competition with the best of them... suddenly you've got more time on your hands. It seems it is always a good time to reflect, review, and acknowledge what could be stealing precious time and resources and keeping us from being devoted to who and what really matters.                                                    The WORD of GOD and PRAYER. “The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. (Isaiah 41:17) IF WE WOULD DARE TO ADMIT IT, we are the poor and needy. We all need ...

What would have become of me had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living! WAIT FOR and HOPE FOR and EXPECT THE LORD; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, WAIT FOR and HOPE FOR and EXPECT THE LORD.  PS 27:13, 14

Strange how easy some females think nothing of being critical, accusing, and complaining about the one they vowed to take for better or worse, in sickness and in health, til death separate them. That sort of ugliness would kill anybody. What would prompt you to think his passion and desire should flourish towards you in that kind of vomitis environment? Fault finding, name dropping, nagging and harassing him until he can hardly see straight. You expect him to rise above your slander...lavish you with gifts, praise, and kindness? WOE WHOA LADY! You cannot plant weeds and expect delicious fruit to grow. Silence your foolishness, get control of your cold heart and bitter tongue. The very one you resent, disrespect, and treat with contempt is the man that you once could not live without and would do anything for...until the day you changed your mind. You are out of order. God has designed creation in a certain or...

Last call. No more time to figure out the future. Are you ready to lose everything that you may be found in Him? Eternity is knocking at the door. What are you doing with the time that you have been given? Where is your treasure? In a moment nothing will be the same. Everything that can be shaken will be shaken. It is of utmost importance that you make knowing God's Word a priority in your life. Really knowing Him. Really listening. Truly obeying. Genuinely, deeply loving others. This could very well be the LAST CALL to surrender all to Jesus. He alone is the anchor for our souls. If we do not have Him, we have nothing. If we do not know Him, we know nothing. Praying you return to the Lord with all your heart and do what He first told you to do. If you are reading this note, it is not too late. Repent. Obey. This could be the day that our King returns. Last call. The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.   I Peter 4:7 ...

BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT TRUST IN THE LORD, WHOSE HOPE THE LORD IS . Jeremiah 17:7 As my Mom has pointed out too many folks have been drinking the koolaid. The blood of Jesus has cleansed us and redeemed us and healed us. The Word of God alone is what each of us needs. Not all these other things that you can buy, try, wheel and deal, drink, or eat. Putting your trust in anything more than the Living Eternal God is a mistake. It is awfully encouraging to reflect on the Word of God as our answer. The Woman at the well, the blind man, the woman with an issue of blood (spent all she had and still no cure until her faith made her whole), Elijah and the woman and boy who trusted God with the jars of oil who never seemed to run empty. History proves the Lord glorifies himself in circumstances that are definetely too difficult for the human mind to figure out. Dare to hope...