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 More‘‘Chalk-the-walk: JESUS died … now LIVES! Take The Rock!”
With parent/guardian permission and a few relatives/friends/neighbors, get pens/pencils/paper first then chalk in hand! You are now an SST-sidewalk story teller! Read the Biblical account of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the daily events until Easter Resurrection morning Sketch your story on paper. Use symbols, pictures often Out to the driveway and sidewalk, chalk your talk! Chalk this “take-The Rock” with some rocks painted with Palm leaves and trees, crosses, footprints, hill, darkness, nails, spears, hearts, blood, sunrise; ‘JESUS you’; ‘JESUS is ALIVE’; ‘JESUS is RISEN’; ‘JESUS lives FOREVER’ ‘JESUS=KING’ ©2025 Penelope White Use with author’s permission. Send requests to penywhite@hotmail.com Penelope...
Read MoreSent Ahead to Save—God’s Plan and Joseph’s Journey
When we last saw Joseph, he had received the enormous task of preparing for a great famine. As the second most influential person in Egypt, Joseph served as God’s representative, positioned to save many lives. This reflects the heart of God and the earthly ministry of Jesus—preserving life. Joseph’s God-given commitment, wisdom, gifts, and dreams set the stage for his reunion with his father Jacob, his eleven brothers, and an extended family of about seventy people. When food became scarce, Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt and sent his sons to buy some. When they arrived, Joseph recognized them. They did not know that the man they had come to bow before in search of food was their brother. After several visits to Egypt and some testing by Joseph, the...
Read MoreWho Me? Forgive My Family?
Joseph was a truly gifted boy! Well-loved by His father, Jacob! Jealously envied by His big brothers, as you remember, they sold him as a slave. He serves the most important person in Egypt now! Joseph is miles and miles away from his distant father and family; yet, not from his future, which GOD planned! His Father GOD is mapping out the most amazingly beautiful plan! God designed it just for Joseph (and all the older brothers)! God’s perfect plan includes more mistreatments-lies-false accusations-prison just to name a few! Do you recall one of Joseph’s gifts? Exactly, dreams! God gifted him with dreams concerning things that would happen in the future! Genesis 41 Joseph stood before Pharaoh, calm and sure. He had spent years in prison, forgotten by those he...
Read MoreFamily Is God’s Idea
Your family, mine, and most are similar to other families; yet each family has their own God-designed uniqueness. “God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.” (Psalm 68:6) Does everyone in your family seem to tell jokes? Enjoy the same activities, foods, music; clothing; colors? Is your family mostly serious; relaxed; or somewhat strict? Is your family made up of almost complete opposites? However, your family shows up. Know and remember that family is a GOD idea. Family time is an opportunity to grow closer to God, Jesus, and the relatives who share our genes, traits, and appearance. It’s a chance to intentionally let God teach us how to be more like Jesus—loving,...
Read MoreWhat Difference Does ‘IT’ Make, Anyway?
Let’s ask GOD and thank Him for His help in doing good as we look toward the Cross. “Do I have to do it again?” “I am tired!” “Why ME?” “No more practice today!” We feel tired for reasons. If you feel this or know someone who does, think about these words: Let us not be tired in doing good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Have you ever planted seeds? Veggies, flowers, trees, or melons? You hoped they would grow so you could pick them. Each seed needs time to grow. The package might have said: Plant 3 to 4 seeds at least 6 inches deep in the ground or in a pot. Place in an area away from the sun. Water every day. Seeds will sprout in 4 to 6 weeks. Shoots will...
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