Forgiveness - so essential

 I truly believe that there is no other sin that hinders our walk with God like unforgiveness.  It is consuming and relentless.  It’s no wonder it has been compared to cancer because it may begin as a small spot (offense) then spread to other organs and ultimately, if not extracted, will kill.  Unforgiveness can bring [...]

Another treasure that I couldn’t help but share.  I hope that all our prayers will be Lord change me!  There are so many areas in my life that I need to be changed in, but I know that in myself I cannot do it.  I need the Holy Spirit to do His transforming work—-even when [...]

 
Came across this when checking email and it seemed so timely for a couple of my nearest and dearest who are having to persevere and endure. (actually me too!)  So…..just had to share.  
MORE THAN GRATITUDE
Becky had often heard the little saying, “Have an attitude of gratitude,” and for the most part she did. She could count [...]

My word for this week

Thursday night in our small group, I challenged everyone to hear from God one particular scripture and abide in that word for the week.
Well, I got mine this morning and here’s what I got as I meditated on it. 
Ps 91:1 (I really need to memorize the book and verse)
 He who dwells in the secret place [...]

Easter presentation - supreme

Saturday evening hubbie and I attended our church’s Easter presentation.  A combination of music and drama.  I wasn’t sure just what my reaction would be this year, since the gentleman who played Jesus in past presentations died this year.  But, the music was sooo good.  The choir sounded great and they ended with the Hallelujah [...]

Help us meet our goal!

There is nothing more rewarding than doing something for another person and expecting nothing in return. 
Today I took inventory of the rebate returns we have filed thus far and as of this morning:
(drum roll………… We have applied for 31,000  37,300 (end of business day)  dollars worth of rebates for senior members of our community!!!
I have [...]

Just feel like giving praise….

I praise God today for the sunshine!
I praise God today for mercies that are new every morning.
I praise God today for College Boy being home and being okay.  (note:  during the snow he fell down 7 stairs walking between classes—mom wasn’t there  )
I praise God today for my precious sisters in Christ!
I praise God today [...]

Makes it all worthwhile…..

Well, if you haven’t heard already, the IRS is going to be sending out rebate checks beginning in May.  We have been flooded with questions.  Rebates will be available for persons who have nontaxable income such as social security, railroad retirement and VA benefits.  However, many of these persons haven’t had to file returns for [...]

This book was on Maggie’s website.  I think I am going to order from Amazon.  They have both new and used.  If any of the local folks would like one, let me know in comments and we might be able to save on shipping costs.

Attention!

Those of you who have expressed an interest in the Word of Promise audio New Testament…..it is on sale at Family Christian Bookstore for $25. 

This is a great buy and a wonderful way to get into the Word when you are just too tired to read.  I go to bed with earphones lots of nights.  [...]

Well, today has been a typical Monday!  Crazy and kind of wild.  We are still seeing people from the storms.  One elderly couple came in today and they had lost everything–including all the documents needed to file their tax returns.  They didn’t know where to turn so they came to us.  We spent part of [...]

Storm stories

Terrible Tuesday is now a week old and we have returned to business as usual—if anything will be “as usual” for a while.  We are seeing some of the persons acutely affected by the storms last week.  One particular story today leaves me feeling so grieved.
A lady came in the office today to have her taxes [...]

tired, tired, tired…………

Tonight I am exhausted………..feeling queasy…………..head feeling heavy……………….just so tired.
Tomorrow will be our last day of extended hours.
I think the adrenaline of the tornado is taking its toll on me.
Night before last, office to home in 60 seconds (well, not quite).  By the time I got home I was shaking all over.  17 year old son with [...]

Stop and Listen

Another wonderful  devotion that really spoke to me this morning–especially since I was at the office last night until 9 trying to fix a network problem.  After hours of striving, the answer came in an instant and then it only took moments to get the problem solved.  How many times do we try, try, try [...]

Wonderful devotional

I received this email devotional and  todays was particularly good so I wanted to post it–especially since we are going to be starting the study on prayer.  I love this story.  Hope you enjoy.
We were the first ones to come upon the accident. My quick thinking husband, always good in an emergency, calmly took charge [...]

Making preparations…..

It seems like we are always in a state of making preparations for something.  This week, we are making preparations to college boy to return back to school.  (imagine small tear rolling down cheek here)  He is so different.  He has been so bored at home.  You can tell now that he has experienced college [...]

Stormy weather

The weather today has been so atypical for this season in this area of the country.  Warm and windy.  A little while ago the tornado siren went off—–just a watch, I believe.  As the day is winding down, the wind seems to be picking up. 
My youngest used to have a ferocious fear of tornados.  When [...]

My Favorite Christmas Gift

I love this audio version of the New Testament.  It is NKJV and there are lots of top choice actors and actresses playing the various roles.  Jim Cavizel (sp?) plays Jesus.  There is a top quality orchestra doing the soundtrack and it even has special effects - the sound of horses, water running, footsteps, etc.  [...]

Christmas Eve

It’s Christmas Eve morning and here I sit writing on my blog.  Presents all wrapped, food ready to take to in-laws and all my guys have gone to the gym to work out. Last night after church we watched The Nativity.  It is such a beautiful movie.  We saw it in the theater last Christmas [...]

Silent Night, Holy Night

 It is almost here………………….Tonight we had a candlelight service—singing Christmas songs, the Christmas story, and then Silent Night, with candles lifted up.  I love the way the candles glow with the lights off.  Althought this year has brought many sad events, it is wonderful to be able to lift a candle with a heart of [...]