A Quiet Light

May God Bless You

2011-03-01T07:00:00.010-06:00

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It has come to a time that I need to take a break from blogging. By no means am I taking a break from Christian living. I love my Jesus more than ever. He helps me every day through all my trials and disappointments. He gives me a Bible verse each day to lighten my heart. My wish and prayer for each of you that stop by is that a special blessing will be yours today.

Light for Today: The Lord Bless You...Numbers 6:24

Accountable To God

2011-02-28T06:48:00.007-06:00

artist: Trina Clark

We are accountable to God for everything we do. We can keep sins hidden from our husbands, friends and fellow believers but God knows everything about us. We can keep nothing from Him. We are naked before Him.

Light for Today: Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one to whom we are accountable. Hebrews 4:13 NLT

Prayer Soldier

2011-02-25T06:54:00.005-06:00

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PRAY PRAY

Do not give up the battle.

FIGHT FIGHT

until the victory is won.

Fight the fight of a prayer soldier.

Light for Today: everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 NIV

He's My Father

2011-02-24T06:56:00.004-06:00

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He's My Father

He's The Father Of Light

Just call upon Him. He's the only one that can take away your pain and sorrow.

Light for Today: "Hear my prayer, O LORD, listen to my cry for help; be not deaf to my weeping. Psalm 39:12a NIV

Childlike Faith

2011-02-23T06:55:00.003-06:00

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Sometimes the mountains in our life seem so high we can't possibly get over them. Turn them over to God and in a matter of time He will remove them. When you say a situation is hopeless you slam the door in God's face.

Light for Today: Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Romans 4:3

Prepare!

2011-02-22T06:48:00.013-06:00

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God wants everyone to be saved and has made it possible by giving His only Son as the ultimate sacrifice and atonement for sin. Now is the time to prepare for the judgment day because when we face Him as judge, our time to prepare will be gone.

Light for Today: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13

God's Great Power

2011-02-21T06:43:00.005-06:00

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God can do wonderful things for you. His power is so great we can't explain it. If you have a bad habit you'd like to break God has the power to help you do it. If you have a marriage gone sour, God has the power to help you put it back together. God has the power to do anything and everything. Let's use HIS POWER.

Light for Today: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. John 1:29 NIV

My Savior

2011-02-18T06:44:00.010-06:00

artist: Tony Sweet

Jesus is my Savior.

He'll carry me through.

He'll light my pathway.

He is my friend.

I'll hold His hand to the end.

Light for Today: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV

His Yoke Is Easy

2011-02-17T06:59:00.005-06:00

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Jesus is mine! I want to serve Him all the days of my years. I want to be yolked together with Him. That means He puts one arm around me and with His other arm He points the way. Then the yoke is easy. His blessings flow.

Light for Today: My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. Matthew 11:30

The Church

2011-02-16T06:49:00.006-06:00

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We have so much in common with fellow believers. We are stirred by the same Bible and going to the same Home. At church we are more than friends...We are FAMILY.

I am a friend to everyone who fears you, to anyone who obeys your orders. Psalms 119:63

Love Is Careful

2011-02-15T07:14:00.007-06:00

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Love is careful how we say things. Love is not rude, and does not talk shameful or disgraceful. We can "snap" at our loved ones but is it loving? A Christian is careful how they talk.

Light for Today: It (love) is not rude... 1 Corinthians 13:5 NIV

Love At Home

2011-02-14T07:07:00.006-06:00

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When love is in your home there is beauty. There is joy, peace and plenty. The sky is brighter and God smiles on you from above. Time softly but swiftly glides by. Love at home dispels the gloom of "night." May we always keep love in our homes.

Light for Today: My lover is mine and I am his. Song of Solomon 2:16

Happy Conversation

2011-02-11T07:07:00.007-06:00

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If Jesus is your very best friend there is nothing you can't visit with Him about. He is interested in what you are doing, what you want to do, and what you want. He is interested in why you are sad, why you are grumpy and why you are glad. Tell Him all about everything. When you do, you will have a happy conversation and he can help you with what you need and what you don't need. Jesus truly is the bestest friend anyone could ever have.

Light for Today: And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV

Know God Better

2011-02-10T07:16:00.007-06:00

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Would you like to enrich your life? Learn to know God better. Daily keep a time of silent meditation and you will feel His quiet power.

Light for Today: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NLT

Jesus Calms Storms

2011-02-09T07:12:00.006-06:00

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Are you facing a situation that seems overwhelming? Jesus will help you. Remember He calmed the storm for the disciples when their lives were threatened at sea. Pray about everything and tell God what you need.

Light for Today: Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT

Jesus In Me

2011-02-08T07:07:00.010-06:00

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We have things to do. So does Jesus. He has lots of work to do. When He lives in us He uses us to do His work. Our tongue speaks for Him, encourages, sympathizes and cheers. Our eyes, mouth and hands weep, smile and touch for Him.

Light for Today: I do not live anymore ~ it is Christ who lives in me. Galatians 2:20

Bible

2011-02-07T07:24:00.010-06:00

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Your BIBLE

is your

LIGHT

in this dark world.

Light for Today: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

Remember Jesus

2011-02-04T06:57:00.005-06:00

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When times get hard...
REMEMBER JESUS

When disappointments come...
REMEMBER JESUS

When tears are running down your cheeks...
REMEMBER JESUS

In everything...
REMEMBER JESUS

Light for Today: Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead...2 Timothy 2:8

Jesus ~ My Treasure

2011-02-03T06:56:00.007-06:00

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NOTHING LIKE JESUS

He supplies all my needs.
He understands my trials.
He is my friend when others betray me.
When I'm sick He makes me whole.
He calms my fears.
When my heart aches He dispels my sorrows.
He bears my burdens.

There is nothing in the world like Jesus
He's the treasure of my soul.

Light for Today: Unto Him that is able to do...above all that we ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

Empty?

2011-02-02T06:54:00.006-06:00

artist: Trina Clark

It's cold outside. The sun doesn't shine. It's dreary. Does your heart feel empty too? If so, it is a good time to fill it with good things. It's a good time to cozy up to the fire and read a few more verses in your Bible. Your heart will be filled and you will be blessed.

Light for Today: And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19

Rejoice

2011-02-01T06:54:00.010-06:00

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Rejoice in the Lord always...and again I say rejoice. Phil. 4:4 The Bible doesn't say to rejoice only when the sun is shining and everything is going well for us. That is what is so wonderful ~ we can rejoice even in the most terrifying circumstances that the Lord will help us. God will help is in EVERYTHING and that is ALWAYS something to rejoice about!

Light for Today: This is the day the LORD has made, let us be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Jesus Knows Me

2011-01-31T06:51:00.007-06:00

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Jesus, who is actually one with God, created me. He knows everything about me ~ my past, my present and my future. He knows what I did, what I am doing and what I will do. Even if I were the only one to follow Jesus in the whole world He would have sent His son to die for my sins. That is how much He loves me!! I want to follow Jesus the rest of my life and be obedient to what He tells me to do.

Light for Today: I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me ~ just at the Father knows me and I know the Father~ and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:14-15

Pray In Secret

2011-01-28T08:30:00.006-06:00

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Find a special place to pray. A place where you can go and no one even knows you are praying. A place where you can shut the door and talk to God all by yourself ~ where you can tell Him anything you want. A place where you personally get acquainted with your Heavenly Father. It is impossible to be a dedicated Christian without definite times of secret prayer.

Light for Today: But you, when you pray,go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place. Matthew 6:6

Awareness

2011-01-27T06:51:00.008-06:00

artist: Grandma George

The Bible says to pray without ceasing. Let's think of that as always being aware of God. We realize His presence wherever we are: at the grocery store while shopping, as we cook dinner, while we are crafting... We welcome God wherever we are.

Light for Today: Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 NKJV

Why Worry

2011-01-26T06:43:00.010-06:00

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Do You Worry?

Does it help to worry? Has worry ever dumped a pile of money on your desk to pay your bills? Has worry ever kept your children out of trouble? Have the sleepless nights and headaches caused by worrying ever solved any of your troubles? Worry changes nothing! Rather pray and listen to what God tells you to do. He will help you.

Light for Today: Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

Love Accepts

2011-01-25T06:53:00.014-06:00

artist: Trina Clark

We can't take a person and pick only a few things to love about them ~ we must accept everything about them for it to be really LOVE. Maybe they're not so good at managing money or they have some health issues. We love them anyway and endure with them.

Light for Today: Love...bears all things, believes all things, endures all things. 1 Cor. 13:7 NKJV

His Majesty

2011-01-24T06:51:00.012-06:00

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Have you seen His Majesty?
It's all around us...
The snow falling
The wind blowing
A kitten's purr
A baby's smile
Young love

Maybe you've experienced it in a personal way...
Sins forgiven
A relationship mended
A migraine healed

You were an eyewitness to HIS MAJESTY!

Light for Today: We were eyewitness of His majesty. 2 Peter 1:16

Drink Deeply

2011-01-21T07:22:00.006-06:00

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DRINK DEEPLY

DRINK DAILY

Light for Today: I have chosen the way of truth. Psalm 119:30

Sister' s Day

2011-01-20T07:21:00.024-06:00

artist: Grandma George

Is the winter getting long and dreary? Plan a Sister's Day! If you are like me and don't have a sister, invite your sisters in Christ. Eat at a special restaurant, exchange small gifts you made yourself, anything to make the outing sweet. Use your imagination. The important thing is to share inspirations and snippets of your lives. Don't forget to thank God for the special blessing of "sisters!"

Light for Today: Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, ye righteous and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 32:11

LISTEN

2011-01-19T07:30:00.013-06:00

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We don't want to deliberately disobey God but sometimes we simply aren't listening. We're so busy running hither and yon that we forget to listen. That doesn't mean that we can't listen and be busy at the same time, because we most certainly can. It's all in the listening. Are you purposely listening for God's voice?

Light for Today: Then they said to Moses, "You speak with us and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die. Exodus 20:19

Impossible Goal

2011-01-18T09:59:00.023-06:00

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Set an impossible goal this year. One that you know you can't keep unless you have help. One that you have to ask Jesus to help you constantly. Maybe you wake up in the morning slightly grumpy. Ask Jesus to help you wake up sunny. With His help you can wake up every morning with a smile and a cheery good morning. In this way Jesus will also become your very very very best friend!

Light for Today: My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2 NLT

Suitcases & Burdens

2011-01-17T07:05:00.006-06:00

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Did you know that it is easier to carry two heavy suitcases ~ one in each hand ~ than to carry only one? Two balances while one is lopsided. The same for burdens. Carry only yours and you are lopsided. Help your friend carry her burden and you are balanced. Try it and you will be blessed.

Light for Today: Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

God's Kindness

2011-01-14T10:28:00.015-06:00

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Be the living expression of God's kindness:

Kindness in your face.

Kindness in your eyes.

Kindness in your smile.

Mother Teresa

Light for Today: For the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 NLT

Love One Another

2011-01-13T10:25:00.006-06:00

artist: Trina Clark

Help others by grasping each opportunity to offer encouragement and assistance. Love one another no matter their color, race, church or creed. Everyone deserves love and encouragement.

Light for today: Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12

Live Simply

2011-01-12T09:33:00.010-06:00

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Observe the lilies how they grow, they neither toil or spin ~ they simply are. Jesus knows our circumstances and if we stay focused on Him we will grow spiritually...just like the lilies of the field. Stay focused on Him and He will make use of every minute we have.

Light for Today: And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Matthew 6:28

Choose Wisely

2011-01-11T09:07:00.010-06:00

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Choose wisely this year. We will each be faced with many choices but we need to remember that all our choices have eternal consequences. One of our wisest choices should be to grow spiritually.

Light for Today: All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too, God will make clear to you. Phil. 3:15 NLT

God Will Take Care Of You

2011-01-10T09:28:00.013-06:00

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HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW

Whenever I am tempted,

whenever clouds arise,

when song gives place to sighing,

when hope within me dies,

I draw the closer to Him,

from care he sets me free...

For His eye is on the sparrow,

and I know He watches over me.

Light for Today: Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5

Sweet Day

2011-01-07T09:17:00.022-06:00

artist: graphic garden

May your day be sweet

And your cake chocolate!!

Light for Today: The Lord shall give that which is good. Psalm 85:12

Be A Friend Indeed

2011-01-06T07:48:00.008-06:00

artist: Trina Clark

In an hour of need

be that somebody out of nowhere

who is a friend indeed.

Light for Today: Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father. Proverbs 27:10

Gifts For You

2011-01-04T08:14:00.008-06:00

My wish for all of my readers

is that God's gifts of

faith, hope and love

will overflow in your life

in 2011.

Light for today: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor. 13:13

2011

2011-01-03T07:00:00.020-06:00

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WHAT WILL 2011 BRING?

Victories

Joys

Rainbows

Dreams

Mercies

Challenges

Songs

Discoveries

Opportunities

Tears

Forgiveness

Growth

Love

And the Lord will be with us through it all.

Light for Today: And be sure of this: i am with you always, even to the end of the age. NLT Matthew 28:20

Note: My Mother-in-law passed away early this morning so our year has begun with tears. However we have joy in our hearts because she has went to be with Jesus.

Happy New Year

2010-12-31T09:30:00.006-06:00

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NEW YEAR'S BLESSING

May God...

always provide for you

always show you mercy

always give you guidance

always direct your steps

always watch over you

always show you the truth

always give you strength

to trust Him in all things.

Light for Today: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12

Love

2010-12-30T06:51:00.008-06:00

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Love makes the heart light.

Love makes the day bright.

Today make the day bright for someone with lots of love.

Light for Today: Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8

Happy Thoughts

2010-12-29T07:06:00.010-06:00

Thank You God, for sending

a happy thought my way

to blot out my depression

on a disappointing day.

Helen Steiner Rice

Light for Today: An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. Proverbs 12:25

Daily Blessings

2010-12-28T07:08:00.015-06:00

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If your first thought of the morning is to thank God for all the

blessings that He has given you with loving care,

then no day will be unmeetable.

Light for Today: Praise the Lord, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 106:1

Answered Prayers

2010-12-27T06:44:00.006-06:00

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We'll never win the game if we don't play it.

Our prayers will not be answered if we don't pray them!

Pray with a sincere heart.

Pray earnestly.

Pray constantly.

Light for Today: The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Proverbs 15:8

Jesus

2010-12-24T08:57:00.011-06:00

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Without this child

there would be no hope.

Without this child

there would be no peace.

But thanks be to God

for sending His only Son

to save the lost,

to save US.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Light for Today: For to us a child is born, to us a child is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV

Christmas Is A Miracle

2010-12-23T06:53:00.005-06:00

artist: Annie Lang

Christmas is a miracle

not just a celebration!

Light for Today: I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7:17

Open Hands

2010-12-22T06:39:00.008-06:00

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Do you have troubles surrounding you and feel they are almost too heavy to bear? Place those cares into God's open hands. He will take care of them for you. It's as simple as that!

Light for Today: Into your hands I commit my spirit. Psalm 31:5

Open The Gift Of Gratitude

2010-12-21T06:48:00.012-06:00

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Open The Gift Of Gratitude

We are grateful for eyes that can see and ponder, for taste buds that know the pleasures of eating and drinking, for hands that hold, and touch and feel, for ears that can delight in music and the voice of a friend, for a nose that can smell the aroma of newly mown grass or delicious food, and also can breathe the air that gives us life. We are grateful for the eyes of faith, for believing in the presence of God, giving us hope in our darkest day's, encouraging us to listen to our spirit's hunger, and reminding us to trust in the blessings of God in our most empty day's. Yes, we are grateful!

Light for Today: Praise the Lord, oh my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Psalm 103:1

Decorate Your Life

2010-12-20T06:45:00.008-06:00

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Only five days until Christmas! Are you ready? Is your heart ready? Have you decorated your heart with glad tidings and cheer? Do you have an inner glow that develops through loving Jesus and living in a way that is pleasing to Him? That is more important than your decorated house.

Light for Today: Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Psalm 85:10

Perfect Love

2010-12-17T07:11:00.006-06:00

artist: Annie Lang

God's Perfect Love Gift Wrapped

Enjoy the Miracle!

Light for Today: Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. 2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV

The Good Life

2010-12-16T06:58:00.006-06:00

artist: Trina Clark

I read a little something yesterday that impressed me greatly. This little writing said our attitude must be one of complete reliance on God and when we get to this point there is nothing easier than that. Our difficulties come when we try to usurp the authority of the Holy Spirit. When I can completely rely on God and I know my Father cares, then I can watch and anticipate how He will unravel my problems.

Light for Today: Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you...Let not your heart be troubled. John 14:27

Christmas Gifts

2010-12-15T06:53:00.009-06:00

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Do you give lots of gifts at Christmas? They have little or no purpose if God is not part of the giving. We also need to make Christmas a pattern to follow in everyday living.

Light for Today: A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. Proverbs 18:16

The Way The Truth The Light

2010-12-14T10:20:00.012-06:00

artist: Trina Clark

Isn't it wonderful that God sent His greatest gift ~ His son ~ so that we can know the way the truth and the light. Let's appreciate this magnificent and generous gift.

Light for Today: Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Psalm 43:3

The Cross Is Not Greater

2010-12-13T07:00:00.008-06:00

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We sang an old hymn in church yesterday that we've sang thousands of times before but it spoke to my heart like never before. "The Cross Is Not Greater" written by Ballington Booth a very long time ago. Here are the words to the first verse and the chorus. If you know it sing it and be inspired.

The cross that He gave may be heavy,
But it ne're outweighs His grace.
The storm that I feared may surround me,
But it ne're excludes His face.

The cross is not greater than His grace,
The storm cannot hide His blessed face;
I am satisfied to know
That with Jesus here below,
I can conquer every foe.

I was especially inspired with the last phrase: That with Jesus here below, I can conquer EVERY foe. What a wonderful encouragement.

Light for Today: Come, take up our cross, and follow Me. Mark 10:21

My Favorite Thing

2010-12-09T08:21:00.007-06:00

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One of my very favorite things is sharing a cup of coffee with a dear friend and having some heart~to~heart conversation. Sharing my life's joys, sorrows, disappointments and dreams with someone special is truly heart warming. Take time for a chat with someone dear to you during this busy Christmas season.

Light for Today: A word spoken in due season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23

Invite Jesus

2010-12-08T07:02:00.009-06:00

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Is Jesus coming to visit you today? What will you discuss? Will you thank Him for all the many blessing you receive? Will you tell Him you love Him? Will you tell Him your sorrows and ask His advice? Jesus will help you with anything and everything. Jesus is the most wonderful friend you can have. He is MY best friend.

Light for Today: Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:2

A Time Of Joy

2010-12-07T06:59:00.005-06:00

No matter what is happening in your life right now do not be troubled. Don't let your soul be sad. Christmas is a time for joy. All hearts should be glad. Jesus, our Savior was born! The one that came to die for our sins. He is the only one that can rescue us from all our troubles. REJOICE.

Light for Today: We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. Psalm 20:5

SMILE!

2010-12-06T06:56:00.024-06:00

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As you walk down the busy hallways of the mall, full of many Christmas shoppers, be sure to smile at the people. Christmas is a hard time for many. Smiling will make your shopping twice as sweet and you just might make the day brighter for someone. Smiling is cheap so why not!

Light for Today: The cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15

Don't Forget To Pray

2010-12-03T06:58:00.010-06:00

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Christmas is a season of hustle and bustle but one thing we must never forget and that is to pray. Pray to God at dawn and again at the setting sun.

Light for Today: It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. Psalm 92:1-2

How are you wrapped for Jesus?

2010-12-02T08:02:00.010-06:00

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If you were all wrapped up as a present for Jesus would He be pleased with what He received? Or do you concentrate too much on the wrapping and not enough on the present inside?

Light for Today: A man's heart reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19

Forbearance

2010-12-01T07:53:00.010-06:00

Christmas time involves lots of hustle and bustle. We may as well admit it that it is easy to become stressed out in the midst of it all. We want to buy the right present for our loved ones and bake lots of delicious treats to give away. It takes lots of time. If we are not careful we can become uptight. This season let's make it our goal to stay unruffled when others around us are stressed and also to have forbearance towards those that are ruffled.

Light for Today: If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength. Proverbs 24:1

Is Praying Important To You?

2010-11-30T07:54:00.011-06:00

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Is praying as important as life and death to you? It was to Daniel. Daniel was a great man of faith and prayer. He prayed three times a day even though it was against the King's decree. Daniel is a good example for us to follow.

Light for Today: But though Daniel knew about it, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs bedroom, with its windows open toward Jerusalem, and prayed three times a day, just as he always had, giving thanks to his God. Daniel 6:10 TLB

Be A Blessing

2010-11-29T07:59:00.014-06:00

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Christmas is right around the corner. Have you started your gift shopping or are you finished already? This Christmas don't give to get a blessing. Give to BE A BLESSING.

Light for Today: Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart, then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. Deut. 15:10 NIV

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T09:13:00.008-06:00

I thank God each and every day for all the many rich blessings He has bestowed upon me. Sometimes I wonder why things happen like they do, but I never blame God for them. Never. I can only praise Him for loving me and being MY FATHER.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Light for Today: Give thanks to him and bless his name. for the Lord is always good. He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation. Psalm 100: 2b-3

God's Love

2010-11-24T07:17:00.015-06:00

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GOD'S LOVE

He prayeth well, who loveth well

Both man and bird and beast;

He prayeth best, who loveth best

All things, both great and small.

For the dear God, who loveth us,

He made and loveth well.

Samuel Coloridge

Light for Today: We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19

Give Thanks

2010-11-23T06:56:00.007-06:00

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Give thanks

To the Lord our Savior

Who provides an abundance

Who fills us with His mercies

Who sustains us by His Spirit

He blesses us continually.

LET US PRAISE HIM

Light for Today: Shout for joy to the Lord. Psalm 100:1 NIV

Praise God

2010-11-22T06:59:00.006-06:00

Kansas Sunrise
(google image)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him, all creatures here below!

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host!

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost!
Thomas Ken

Light for Today: Praise him from sunrise to sunset! Psalm 113:3 TLB

Are You In Prison?

2010-11-19T06:50:00.005-06:00

Buckingham Palace

Are you in a prison?

Your prison can become your palace!

John Bunyan was in prison for his faith for twelve years. While there he wrote "The Pilgrim's Progress" which became his best writing. He could hardly wait to get up in the morning so he could write and write and write. His prison was also his place.

Light for Today: I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11 NLT

Jesus, I Love You

2010-11-17T06:51:00.011-06:00

Jesus I love you

Thank you for your care

Thank you for my family

And the wool I wear

Always be near me

Shepherd now I pray

And I'll try to follow you

Each and every day.

Light for Today: And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His son to be the Savior of the world. 1 John 4:14 NIV

Abundant Love

2010-11-16T06:53:00.009-06:00

Praying that this season is filled
with God's abundant love
and blessed with
all the good things
He takes joy in giving.

Light for Today: Now to Him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine... Ephesians 3:20 NIV

Crashing Waves

2010-11-15T07:23:00.008-06:00

Are the waves crashing over your head?

Do you feel like you are almost drowning?

Is the storm so severe?

Are you weary of having to keep your head above water?

Are you almost ready to let go and sink?

Please dear friend, do not let go of your lifeline.

There is help within your reach.

JESUS

Jesus is wanting to help you.

Jesus is throwing out the lifeline to keep you from sinking

Jesus is wanting to bring you to dry ground.

Grab that lifeline and cling to it with the little bit of strength you have left.

Light for Today: Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

National Kindness Day

2010-11-13T11:48:00.007-06:00

NATIONAL KINDNESS DAY

Spread some today!

(and every day)

What Are You Thankful For

2010-11-12T06:40:00.008-06:00

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR TODAY?

I'm thankful for:

I can see

I love to eat

my little dog

my computer

sunshine

chrysanthemums

family & friends

my new fridge & dishwasher

but, most of all I'm thankful that

JESUS HOLDS MY HAND EVERY DAY.

Light for Today: May the Lord continually bless you with heaven's blessings as well as with human joys. Psalm 128:5 TLB

Trust Jesus

2010-11-11T07:09:00.019-06:00

We have a choice ~ we can either worry or worship and we can either pray or panic. The more we pray the less we'll panic. God will take care of us. If our minds are filled with resentment, worry, fear, lust, guilt anger, bitterness or any other emotional disease, it's going to shorten our lives. If we really trust Jesus we will be less stressed.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 NIV

(This writing was inspired by one of Rick Warren's essays.)

God's Kindness

2010-11-10T07:00:00.010-06:00

Are you facing an unknown journey in your life right now? Are you wondering how things will turn out? Does the road ahead look dark? Do not despair. God's kindness is all around you. He will lend strength to your faltering spirit and cheer to your heart.

Light for Today: When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. Psalm 94:19

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Pray With Praise

2010-11-09T06:51:00.010-06:00

Are you praying selfishly? Wanting all sorts of things for yourself? That is not what prayers are meant for. God in His wisdom refuses things we wrongly desire. Infuse your prayers with praise and thanksgiving. When you pray with thanksgiving and praise you will find yourself praying less selfishly and more for others. Those kind of prayers God answers.

Light for Today: I will praise God's name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30

Sing Praises To The Lord

2010-11-07T18:29:00.008-06:00

We can sing our cares away easier than we can reason them away. The birds sing early in the morning and they are without care more than anything else I know of.

Light for Today: Oh, that we might sing morning and evening, and let song touch song all the way through. (Unknown)

Blessings From My Home To Yours

2010-11-05T21:27:00.007-05:00

May God bless your home
with the warmth of love

And your heart with
the warmth of contentment

Blessings to you this November!

Light for Today: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Ephesians 1:3 NASB

Special Friends

2010-11-04T07:00:00.007-05:00

SPECIAL FRIENDS

You have a special place in my heart. We have shared together our hearts. As I thank God for all the blessings He gives, I'm thanking Him especially for all my special friends. I'm glad that each one of you are a part of my life.

Light for Today: It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart... Philippians 1:7 NIV

Think of Others

2010-11-03T07:06:00.016-05:00

artist: Gem's Cottage

Today is a good day to pray for others and ask that God bless them abundantly.

Light for Today: The blessing of the Lord be upon you. Psalm 129:8

November ~ Thankful Month

2010-11-02T06:49:00.007-05:00

I think of November as a month to especially remember all the many blessings we have received and to be more than ever thankful for them. God has been so good to each one of us.

So many blessings to thank the Lord for ~

Let's love Him

Let's praise Him

Let's thank Him

SOME MORE!

Light for Today: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His loving kindness is everlasting. Refer to Psalm 136:1

Fall Blessings

2010-11-01T06:58:00.007-05:00

artist: Trina Clark

Be like a pumpkin! Let God pick you off the vine and wash all the dirt off. Let Him open you up and touch you deep inside. Gladly let Him scoop out all the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, envy etc. Then He can carve a bright new smiling face and put His light inside to shine for all the world to see.

Light for Today: The blessings of the Lord be upon you. Psalm 129:8

Serve Jesus with Gladness

2010-10-29T07:51:00.012-05:00

volunteer at soup kitchen

Today serve the Lord.

Serve with GLADNESS!

Light for Today: Worship the LORD with gladness...Psalm 100:2

I Love You Jesus

2010-10-28T07:57:00.012-05:00

DEAR JESUS,

I LOVE YOU.

I AM YOURS

AND

YOU ARE MINE.

Light for Today: For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV

Enduring Love

2010-10-27T06:11:00.010-05:00

We know all about love being kind, not jealous, does not brag and the rest of 1 Corinthians 13. We've read that chapter many times and heard many sermons preached on it. But what about "endures all things?" That means the good and the bad. Our mate might suffer an incurable illness but we endure with him. Our children might have a premature baby with a long hospital stay but we endure with them together. Love is wonderful but love also involves enduring hardships with tolerance. There is no hardship that love cannot endure.

Light for Today: Be kind and compassionate to one another...Ephesians 4:32

Praying Desperately

2010-10-26T12:47:00.018-05:00

I read an article last week about an alcoholic who was in a rehabilitation center. He wanted so badly to conquer his addiction. He prayed DESPERATELY, because there was NO ONE else that could help him. He fell on the floor and pounded his fist on the floor crying DESPERATELY for help. I'm afraid too many times we pray half-hearted. We need to pray with faith DESPERATELY. God will hear us!

Light for Today: Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. Psalm 61:1

Can You Hear God?

2010-10-25T07:53:00.009-05:00

artist: Trina Clark

Can you hear God? If you want to hear Him you have to be near Him. You can't be filling your mind with a thousand distractions. You must BE STILL. Sometimes you need be alone with your Bible and ask God to speak to you. Remember also that you can talk to Him about anything that's on your heart!

Light for Today: ..Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. Genesis 6:9 NIV

The Ordinary

2010-10-22T06:39:00.009-05:00

artist: Trina Clark

The Lord delights in the ordinary. He speaks to us in the midst of ordinary toil on an ordinary road. He's my companion on an ordinary journey.

Light for Today: This is the day which the Lord has made: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Sisters (Friends)

2010-10-21T07:04:00.015-05:00

artist: Grandma George

I never get tired of posting about friends. My friends are very dear to me. I had no sisters and no daughters so my friends have always been special I am thankful that God has blessed me with two wonderful daughter-in-laws. My dearest friends are sisters-in-heart. Today I will share a little something that is written by Elizabeth Shaw about sisters but I also think it can be applied to dearest friends.

For when three sisters love each other with such sincere affection, the one does not experience sorrow, pain, or affliction of any kind, but the others' heart wishes to relieve, and vibrates in tenderness. Like a well-organized musical instrument.

Light for Today: There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

Are You Crying

2010-10-20T06:55:00.010-05:00

Do you look around you and feel like everyone has a perfect life but you? They all have "good" children, plenty of money, good jobs and good health. We only see the good side. Believe me, there is no perfect life out there. Everyone has their own private pain. When our lives are in a crisis and we cry, it makes a difference if we can focus on the little things that are good. The distance between sadness and gladness isn't very far apart.

Light for Today: The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1

Priceless Treasures

2010-10-19T07:28:00.012-05:00

a cheerful smile

a friendly word

a sympathetic nod

These are all things we can do for our fellowman that cost us nothing, but become priceless treasures to the one that receives them. May we give freely!

Light for Today: A man finds joy in giving an apt reply ~ and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23

Beauty

2010-10-18T06:59:00.007-05:00

We ladies all wish to be beautiful. I read one time that very few are completely satisfied the way they look. We feel the need to lose a few pounds, get a new dress, or a hundred other things. God would be pleased if we would rather concentrate on keeping our hearts pure and clean. We should practice being kind and good, then we will seem truly beautiful to all those around us.

Light for Today: Christian should be noticed for being kind and good, not for the way they fix their hair or because of their jewels or fancy clothes. 1 Timothy 2:10 NLB

My Purpose

2010-10-15T07:21:00.009-05:00

artist: Gem's Cottage

The purpose of my life belongs to God, not me. I want God to use me from His perspective and I will trust Him in everything He asks of me. I must stop telling God what I want so He can freely work His will in me without any hindrance. He asks me to have absolute faith in Him and His goodness.

Light for Today: We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God's fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith. 1 Thessalonians 3:2 NIV

Friends

2010-10-14T07:03:00.014-05:00

artist: cute colors

It doesn't matter what my friends believe.

I don't care whether they are rich or poor.

It matters nothing what color they are.

I LOVE THEM!

Light for Today: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 NIV

Kindness

2010-10-13T06:58:00.006-05:00

BE THE LIVING EXPRESSION OF GOD'S KINDNESS :

Kindness in your face,

Kindness in your eyes,

Kindness in your smile.

Mother Teresa

Light for Today: Be kind and compassionate to one another... Ephesians 4:32

Thoughts & Actions

2010-10-12T06:52:00.014-05:00

artist: Grandma George

Beautiful Thoughts

bring about

Beautiful Actions

and Beautiful Actions

might help someone to

find Jesus.

Light for Today: In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father. Matthew 5:16 NLT

Jesus ~ My Very Best Friend

2010-10-11T06:50:00.014-05:00

Jesus is my very very best friend. Every day I take His hand and walk beside Him. When the day brings a sorrow or disappointment, I turn to Jesus, take His arms, look into His face and ask Him to help me. Then He wraps His arms around me and calls me His precious child. Often He carries me. Yes, Jesus is my very very best friend.

Light for Today: It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. Psalms 18:32-33 NIV

Simply Believe

2010-10-08T06:38:00.009-05:00

It's Fall ~ the time of the year that the cold winds come. The birds start to fly south to warmer climates. They have no map to guide them but they fly confidently. We, too have times that we must fly south. Away from our winds of despair and hopelessness. God promises He will provide a refuge for our troubled hearts. He asks us to believe in Him ~ that He will provide those gentle breezes that our heart longs for. He asks us to believe that His never failing love will go with us on our journey. He tells us to lean on Him and surrender ourselves to hope.

Light for Today: I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it. Psalm 81:10 NRSV