Full confession...I am a dumpster diver. We have a thrift shop in town that has a special dumpster that they put their discards in. I, and others, have sorted through it to find treasures. I have found some amazing vests, blazers etc. that are almost like brand new to spruce up my wardrobe. And free … Continue reading Lent 2026 #4 Dumpster Diving
As I mentioned in last week's post, I am fasting from offense this year for Lent. I listen to a podcast on my way to work, and Thursday the pastor brought up Socrates and his wife. Born into the heart of Athens, Greece, around 470 BCE, he emerged as a foundational figure in Western philosophy. … Continue reading Lent 2026 #2
Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and fasting, from Feb 18 to Apr 2, 2026 The 40 days of Lent echoes the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry. Fasting is the act of … Continue reading Lent 2026
Defined, a nanosecond is a measure of time equal to one billionth of a second. Once again I stand in awe of God! My brain cannot comprehend the size and scope of God's magnificence and His love for us! As of today, the estimated number of people in the world is 8,298,978,817. And God's loves … Continue reading Nanosecond
I am wishing all of you a great start to the New Year! Here is a fantastic conversation to kick it off right! God says, "I have called you by name and you are mine, because you are precious to me. You are honored and I love you. You have been chosen to know Me, … Continue reading Off to a great start!
This is my final post for the group blogging our Advent 2025 series. This week I am focusing on praise. Because of what Jesus did in coming to earth, He deserves all our praise. Praise is pure truth (based on Ps 8:2)Praise is the expressed word, promises, and nature of God. It is active,powerful, and … Continue reading Advent 2025 #4
This is the next in the Advent 2025 series I am doing with my fellow bloggers. This week my focus is on Jesus the Redeemer. Because we were in need of one, and He came to earth to fulfill that role for us. This references the salvation he accomplished, and is based on the metaphor … Continue reading Advent 2025 #3
When thinking about the next categories for this Advent series I am joining fellow bloggers to post, this morning taking communion came to mind. Because of Jesus coming the first time, He invites us to take communion with Him, in remembrance of Him. One of my local liquor stores stocks communion wine. It is Kosher … Continue reading Advent 2025 #2
A fellow blogger reached out to others and asked if we would participate in writing Advent posts for this year. So I am joining with others to do just that. Advent is the coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note. Advent is a season observed in most Christian … Continue reading Advent 2025
Once again from Ray C. Stedman's Adventuring through the Bible comes this gem from 2 Peter 1:3 "Peter says in effect, 'You don't need any new experience or revelation. You already have all you need to be spiritually empowered and energized to serve God, please God, and imitate God in your lifestyle. If you have … Continue reading Everything I need
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