"May God give us faith to fully trust His Word though everything else witness the other way."
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Book reviews, art, photography, short stories, quotes, poetry and posts on a variety of topics.
Anton Chekhov | Misery
I was deep into a collection of short stories written by Anton Chekhov when I turned the page and was confronted with a story entitled Grief. I briefly considered skipping it, but I am so glad I didn't. Mr. Chekhov understands a bereaved parent's compelling need to talk about their loss. Every public domain site I …
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As Time Goes By
Contrary to various cultural notions, there is no set time-frame for grieving. None of us "gets over it" in the one year (or less) of mourning that is often allotted to us. Each family, and every member within it, operates within a unique set of circumstances that will influence both the weight and duration of …
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The Help of His Countenance
Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 42:8 See the cure of sorrow. When the soul rests on itself, it sinks; if it catches hold on the power and promise of God, the head is kept …
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Photo Challenge: All Time Favorites
More of my favorite #AlaskaPhotosByHans He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20 WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: All-Time Favorites
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Morning, June 1 – C.H. Spurgeon
Morning, June 1 Charles Haddon Spurgeon “The evening and the morning were the first day.” Genesis 1:5 Was it so even in the beginning? Did light and darkness divide the realm of time in the first day? Then little wonder is it if I have also changes in my circumstances from the sunshine of prosperity …
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Strengthened According to His Word: Part Four
Every event in my life must be evaluated through the lens of "Thus saith the Lord." It is God's universe and He makes the rules. I do not have to understand them or even like them, but not believing them is foolish and irrational. If God is God, then He must know what He is doing. It is best to just relax and let Him run things.
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Photo Challenge: All Time Favorites
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his …
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Still There
Remembering today our fallen military and law enforcement. We will not forget. Because freedom is not free. Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'ns rescued land praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation! -Francis Scott Key America, The Beautiful Words by Katharine Lee Bates, Melody by Samuel Ward O beautiful …
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Photo Challenge: Twisted
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Matthew 7:18 WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Twisted
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It is Raining
It is rainingAs if nothing has happenedIt is raining And the trees stand thereAs they have for centuriesWatching me and rememberingSympatheticBut unhelpful They've seen this sort of thing beforeA motherWeeping There are little leaves on the rose bushesWho will graduate into adult leavesThat will never rub shouldersWith your passing boyhoodNever Tiny flowers struggleTo become lucious …
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The Solace of Thy love
Sweet is the Solace of Thy Love by Anna L. Waring I, even I, am He that comforteth you. Isaiah 2:12 Sweet is the solace of Thy love, My Heavenly Friend, to me, While through the hidden way of faith I journey home with Thee, Learning by quiet thankfulness As a dear child to be. …
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Photo Challenge: Liquid
One photo from each of our boys, for this week's WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Liquid 15 Words of Hope Who is Jesus?
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Photo Challenge: Liquid
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Liquid In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear …
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Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer?
If we truly desire to be close to God; if we genuinely want to be more like His Son, Jesus, we will count it all joy when trials come our way. We would see His hand in every sorrow and thank Him for the blessing of His comfort and strength during the storm.
You Can Trust Him 