Monthly Archives: October 2015

America, Nehemiah-Style

Nehemiah 1:6-7 Hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. We have acted … Continue reading

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“Turn from Your Wicked Ways.” Or What?

  God says, “Humble yourselves and pray and seek my face and turn from your wicked ways” (from 2 Chronicles 7:14). Or what if we don’t? Abraham Lincoln, in his second inaugural address, suggested that the Civil War might have … Continue reading

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“And Turn from Your Wicked Ways”

“Turn from your wicked ways.” Ah, that’s the real challenge of 2 Chronicles 7:14. When it comes to the state of my nation, I want the other fella to turn from his wicked ways. Cause I’m one of the good guys, … Continue reading

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Nehemiah Humbles Himself and Prays

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin … Continue reading

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My Tale of Two Houses

An internet writer friend, Norma Brumbaugh, asked me to write a guest post for her website. Norma is an interesting soul. She’s the only walnut farmer I know. She also teaches, speaks and writes–as God leads.  Read more about her … Continue reading

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God, I’m Sorry

How often do you apologize? Anytime someone is upset or offended Only when I’ve done or said something stupid Me apologize? Never!   Nehemiah 1:6 (ESV) I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your … Continue reading

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A Full Loaf for Everyone

  A quick quote from my favorite preacher:     “God thinks of every separate child of His as much as if He had only that one. The multiplicity of His elect does not divide the loaf of His affection. … Continue reading

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My Daily Cake, Pie and Cookies

  I say, “give me this day my daily bread.” I think, “give me this day my dessert buffet.”   I have much, I want more. Lord, change me! Philippians 4:12 (NIV) I have learned the secret of being content … Continue reading

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Abundant, Not Adequate

I admit it. Cooking isn’t my forte. My husband once told the church youth group that my cooking is “adequate.” They couldn’t wait to tattle on him. They were very deflated when I responded, “He’s right. I’m a woman of … Continue reading

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Very Good Food

  Psalm 34:8 (NIV) Taste and see that the Lord is good.     I don’t believe it is just random chance that we have a smorgasbord of cooking choices: crisp greens, sweet berries, fruits galore, a multitude of grains, and vegetables … Continue reading

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