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Live Simply and Share He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.  – Luke 3:11   Sometimes we are ready for a really complicated answer to the big questions and all we get is something…

Oh the wonders He has done!And we, with race, yet to be run,Run on and share with daughter, son,The wonders done and to be done. Give ear, incline, and hear this word.As on you run, be thus assured:The glorious deeds which once occurredAre grace bestowed and undeterred. " Give ear, O my people, to my…

The world needs non-violent witnesses of Jesus to walk unarmed, vulnerable, and faithfully bold, trembling, but walking on among the clamoring, posturing, outbursts of angry violence and ignorant hate to stand for love, justice, and peace. These shall neither relent nor retaliate. They shall neither defend nor disperse. They shall not excuse nor accuse. That…

Photo by Melinda Gimpel on Unsplash "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." – James 1:26-27…

And they said, “Believe on the Lord, Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.” –Acts 16:31  Here is an acronym for what it means to have saving faith: B- Be convinced that God loves you and that Jesus died for your sins, rising again to give you eternal life. This is the gospel E– Examine…

Laughing jester, unknown Early Netherlandish artist (possibly Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen), circa 1500 "Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear…

Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Unsplash What is God's role in natural disasters? Naturally, after making a good system, God expected us to learn, respect, and follow the laws of nature. He often helps us when we clash with nature and gives us peace in the midst of storms. We can also learn the important lessons of environmental…

Plumb Worn Out Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash Weary is the soul that has labored Beyond the labors of the hands. Weary is the mind that has expanded to greater understanding So that no one understands. Weary is the voice that cries In a wilderness of people And no one hears. Weary is the one who knows…

Photo by Eddy Lackmann on Unsplash One Word! How is it that a small word or two of encouragement can make all the difference in a person's day? One compliment can turn the tide for another person's day or week. One blessing softly and sincerely spoken can lift a downtrodden spirit. A brief prayer can evoke the release…

Tiptoes Standing on tiptoe in expectancy. Living breathless in the wind. Waiting with expectation among the voices of boredom. Living above the storm … Hopeful … Hope.