AN UNWANTED GIFT.. FOR ALL OF YOU who have many times put people before yourself to the point of not giving you, yourself, enough respect – this story is for you. As a girl growing up without guidance from my mom or dad about why things are right, why things are wrong – like all people who ignore God, I created my own morals. Selah. And this is not a good place to be. Growing up I…..
IT’S CHRISTMAS DAY 2022! Just a while ago Duane was taking Tina (our Terrier) outside. He’s the cook! Thank God! So I told him: “If you want me to take Tina outside today, just let me know.” He always does when he’s home. Remember: it’s a Minnesota Christmas Day and five below! So Duane told me: “I won’t.” Of course I was thrilled. She’s not the most cooperative puppy, being a Terrier she wants to hunt, run, and play. But she is…..
It’s Christmas morning, 2022! I was just making the bed and I was thinking about what colour I would want (with Duane’s approval too, of course!) for my next bedspread… Women: I have chosen to never have a frilly, only feminine-looking bedroom that a man wouldn’t appreciate to call his! What a gal! (All glory to God, of course!) When decorating, think of your man and be respectful, wise, and loving! Remember: we’ve been married, thank God,…..
AND happy new creation if you are in Christ Jesus! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! For all of you (and there are many!) who are celebrating a fake Christmas: here’s what you do, accept truth: God in Heaven, I come to You in the name of Your only begotten Son, Jesus. I have sinned. I now believe and know that…..
He has risen! Don’t forget the rest of the story!
For those of you who are too dumb to believe in and marvel at God… Consider the birds in a cold Minnesota winter! Today the temperature (December 23st, 2022) is -7! How long can you survive outside?! How long can you survive without Him giving you breath?! Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. Psalm 84:1-4…..
My Father in Heaven, I thank you for every time you’ve forgiven me for being a jerk! I cherish Your correction! Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly…..
The thing I’ve picked to celebrate today is my furnace! Today is Thursday, December 22, 2022. The temperature is -7!
Duane is very funny! Sometimes when we’re eating he will tell me the steps he takes in preparing a meal! I have no doubt he remembers who he is talking to; he just seems to forget, I am so not interested! As my eyes start to glaze over, I give him this ‘look’ and then we both laugh! I have often, often, told people he loves to cook and I hate to… And then, I always add:…..
TODAY IS DECEMBER 22, 2022 and my bathtub can’t be used yet. It is now three days until Christmas and no days without a bath. Thank God! I am also reflecting on the fact of growing up with six in the family and one bathroom, one tub, and no shower… How did we ever do it?! Amazingly we did it and I don’t remember any tragedies of my parents, my three brothers, and me sharing this one bathtub. Selah……