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Wrestling with Truth — March 16, 2014
Our study in Wrestling with Truth today focused on the Good Shepherd as presented in John 10. The Good Shepherd theme runs through much of scripture and those who heard Jesus speaking would have been familiar with such passages as … Continue reading
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Tagged ezekiel 34, found, good shepherd, john 10, lost, psalm 23, sheep, shepherd, shepherds
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Sticks
Yesterday, I was out picking up sticks from beneath the maple trees in the back yard here in Kentucky. This struck me as a bit humorous. When I was 9 or 10 years old, one of my jobs was to … Continue reading
Recent Creations
What do you do when there is no one to tell you what is next on the to-do-list? When you are totally free to create your own world? I have this luxury quite a bit of the time and very … Continue reading
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Tagged bib, creative things, owl, owls, quilts, skirts, smock, wall hangings
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Wrestling with Truth; October 6, 2013
Our Adult Bible Fellowship is continuing the study of Nehemiah. Today we considered Nehemiah 7. This chapter describes the various families that were a part of the exile and came back to Jerusalem over time. A very pertinent and helpful … Continue reading
Remembering Momma
I’ve got a home in glory land that out-shines the sun! Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh do remember me! . . . ‘Way beyond the blue! I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him, too! Do Lord, oh, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, death, do Lord, family, farewell, graveside, grief, heaven, Jesus, momma, mother, remember
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Wrestling with Truth — August 25, 2013
The Wrestling with Truth class started studying a new Bible book today: NEHEMIAH As we move along in our study, we will note Nehemiah’s doctrine of God passion for Scripture example of leadership Chapter 1 of Nehemiah outlines THE SERVANT’S … Continue reading
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Tagged exile, Jerusalem, jerusalem walls, nehemiah, susa
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One of God’s creatures
Last night I discovered a large moth affixed to our porch wall. It was about 6 inches across the wingspan. I have never seen one like this outside a zoo or museum. I thought someone might enjoy seeing this special … Continue reading
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Tagged cecropia, creation, creature, giant silk moth, large moth, moth, silk moth
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Travels – Home
Well, we are home safely! Here are a couple of final Idaho (or was it Utah)? mountain pictures to help you remember where we have been, and a version of a Kentucky home song to make you feel comfortable. Smile. … Continue reading
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Tagged desert, idaho, kentucky, mountains, safety, travel, utah
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Travels — Day 19
We are in Idaho for a few days where we are staying with Jeremy and Laura. They recently bought a house and we are giving some initial assistance to fixing things that need attention. It has been very hot but … Continue reading
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Tagged bright colors, idaho, idaho state, painting, snake river, travel
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Travels — Day 16
We are in Ontario, Oregon, on day 16 of our trip. After driving up the Oregon coast from Eureka, California, we stopped at Rockaway beach, Oregon, for two days with Sarah and her family, and then turned inland to Newberg … Continue reading