I Am A Seed
“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last…
“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last…
“But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.” (Psalms 52:8 NLT) This is the ancient olive tree of Kavousi village in Crete. Based on analysis, this olive tree is considered…
(Repost from The THRIVE Journal, September 6, 2013) “Good things come to those who wait.” ~ Unknown The wait is over! Noah Freeman was born last night! An 8 pounds, 19.5 inch miracle. I wish I had a picture that I could…
“The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration.” (John 2:1, 2 NLT)) Even though Jesus was here on a mission, He…
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (Proverbs 22:6 NLT) My daughter decided that she wanted to be a doctor in 10th grade. Vanessa officially became a first year medical student a…
(Repost from The THRIVE Journal, September 5, 2013) “Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.” (Psalms 62:5 NLT) I am waiting impatiently for my grandson, Noah, to be born. Noah is my first…
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) I went to…
“I am the Door; anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and he will go out , and will find pasture.” (John 10:9 AMP) Today, I want to take time to recognize and honor the leaders who were…
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” (Hebrews 11:1 NLT) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month According to the American Cancer Society’s report…
“We all carry the seeds of greatness within us, but we need an image as a point of focus in order that they may sprout.” ~ Epictetus When I saw my grandson for the first time on September 5, 2013, I was in awe. I fumbled around…