Broken? Bending? Standing Strong!
Blessed is the person who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord! Blessed is the one who meditates on God’s Word day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers. (Psalm 1) Paying attention to a healthy tree, what do you notice right away? We see the tall, solid trunk, the strong branches, buds, blossoms, fruit, and the leaves. Now, imagine (or maybe you’re actually seeing) then describe an unhealthy or diseased tree! What we don’t see is the root system of these trees. The roots go deep...
Read MoreHenny Minnies New Friends
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NIV. “Look! Look!” Henny Minnie flapped her wings happily. “New chicken friends have arrived!” Henny Minnie clucked with delight. She loved meeting new friends. Fluffing her feathers, she ran to greet them. But the pecking order had begun. The older chickens pecked at their heads and snipped their tails. They tormented the new birds, chasing them around the chicken pen. Henny Minnie watched in shock. Her big brown eyes filled with tears for her new friends. “Stop! Stop!” she cried, watching her new friends being teased and bullied. “Don’t hurt them!” The others ignored her cries. Henny Minnie could not stop the aggressive birds. Her new friends panicked and fearfully ran away,...
Read MoreGod’s Creation—A Talking Donkey
Numbers 22:28 Then the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?” (ES). “Please! Please,” the donkey said. “Don’t beat me!” Balaam’s donkey didn’t understand why her master was upset. As commanded, she carried him toward town. Then suddenly, God’s warrior angel appeared in her path. The angel towered above them, shining bright as the sun. Laser swords buzzed in his hands. The donkey trembled, and pressing ahead, tried to carry her rider away from danger. “Stupid bad donkey!” her master yelled. “Why are you running? I didn’t tell you to go.” He struck her with his stick. “Sometimes, you make me so angry!” The donkey loved her master, but the...
Read MoreGod’s Creation—The Cat
There is a candy called a Lifesaver. It gets its name because its round shape resembles the life-preserver rings that boats carry in case someone falls overboard and needs help. Frisky the cat did not live by water, but he became a lifesaver. His family lived in the country with plenty of space and trees. Wild animals and snakes kept Frisky alert. In front of their trailer, the cement pavers on the sidewalk didn’t touch each other, and there Frisky often watched for small prey. One morning, leaving for work, Frisky’s owner saw him trying to catch something between the pavers. Hesitating, he watched Frisky pounce and kill a small poisonous snake—all without getting bitten. Though Frisky may not have known, the cat’s owner knew that small snakes can be more...
Read MoreThe Little Children and Jesus
Let the little children come to me. Luke 18:16. Have you ever made a public confession about your belief in Jesus and wanting Him in your life as The One Who guides you? Is there a christening, baby dedication, or baptism certificate on the devices, wall, mantle or table in your home? Perhaps a video, book, photo or some remembrance of that special occasion is a part of your family’s treasures. That time shows how unique and special you are to GOD, His Son JESUS, your family, and all who believe in and follow GOD! The Little Children and Jesus People were bringing little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them [the disciples]. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little...
Read MoreGod’s Creation—Look at the Birds
“Look at the birds of the air: … your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”- Matthew 6: 26 ESV. Brrr! Too cold to go outside. It’s winter and not much to watch outside. But look! See the birds? No matter how cold it is, they get up every morning and get to work looking for things to eat. They hop around in the freezing weather, chasing each other for food. Something catches a bird’s eye and off he goes to see what he can find. How do they survive? They have tiny birdbrains and don’t go to school to learn anything. They aren’t strong or clever. They don’t have refrigerators or cabinets with food. They don’t have blankets, or coats or boots. How do they exist? What if you saw a bird driving a little car around your...
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