Sunday Soul Search

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Given

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Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid… John 14: 27

 

Simple Gifts

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On Christmas Day, it will be two years, that we have lived in the state of Oregon. We left California on the 23rd and spent a night in a KOA cabin on Christmas Eve with four cats, that I am sure, were wondering, what in the world we were doing. The next morning on Christmas, we put them in their crates and off we went in our two vehicles. We stopped at one of the few restaurants that were open and I had turkey with all of the trimmings. Since that time I have enjoyed the charm of the older small towns. You may know that about me, by now. Anyway, Silverton, is not too terribly far from us. The drive is just about an hour away. The rain came, but not enough to deter us from getting out. This is a little bit of what we saw that day.

My focus this year has been to simplify. At this very special time of the year, I appreciate the sights and smells of the season. The aroma of pine trees, and delectable goodies, that, I am not saying No.. to, just yet.

I found out that 100 greeting cards were placed out in our community. I am totally absorbing the creativity and inspiration from the local artists.

I hope you are able to take time to listen to Allison Krauss and Yo-Yo Ma..Enjoy!

A Walk in the Park

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Nothing like a walk to clear the mind..

make each day count

in some little way

leave yesterday behind

for this is a new day

don’t dwell on the negatives

for it won’t feed your soul

only zap you of energy

 and down you will go

so look up today

from where your help comes

and be filled with the love

and the peace of the Son..

                                        r gould

 

Stuck

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After hearing a very good word on overcoming yesterday, it was clear to me, that I was stuck in an attitude that was only fueling thoughts of defeat. In a web of sorts in my mind. It was making me mentally tired. There is so very much negativity floating around, that we are bombarded with each day. If  we, (I) am not careful, it will consume us (me) in a subtle way. Proverbs 4:23 says, Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. NIV So today I encourage myself to be heart healthy..stop listening to the old worn out record. All it has done is created a deeper groove and playing the same old song of defeat and bondage. What I take in each day affects my thought life.  I choose life, that I may have it more abundantly…

Altogether Lovely

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Here I Am to Worship

Light of the world

you stepped down into darkness

opened my eyes let me see

beauty that made my heart adore you

hope of a life spent with you..

Here I am to worship

here I am to bow down

here I am to say that you are my God

you’re altogether lovely

altogether worthy

altogether wonderful to me

King of all days, so highly exalted

glorious in heaven above

humbly you came to the earth you created

all for love’s sake became poor..

Here I am to worship

here I am to bow down

here I am to say that you are my God

you’re altogether lovely

altogether worthy

altogether wonderful to me

I’ll never know how much it cost

to see my sin upon that cross..

Tim Hughes

This song is one of many worshipful songs that expresses my love and gratitude to Jesus for all He has done and continues to do, as He grows me up in Him.

Merry Christmas!

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Peace be to you….

Merry Christmas!

Love Came Down on Christmas

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Silent night, Holy night

All is calm, all is bright..

These are scanned photos of my granddaughter when she was itty bitty.. The sweetness she displays on her expression will forever be tucked away in my heart.

Against the Grain

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We found ourselves trekking through the snow a few days ago. There is something about snowfall that compels me to go outdoors. I guess it could be because I was deprived of it, in my youth.

This morning I overheard a conversation on television. They were talking about how children are not permitted to say Merry Christmas in school. I don’t know whether this is written in cement or not. Growing up in the fifties it was ok… to say Merry Christmas! I will stay with this and not conform to our world’s standards. Yes, I respect other faith’s and beliefs. America has always been a melting pot of different cultures. People have had the freedom of speech and can pretty much fling around all kinds of filthy words without a problem. I will stand my ground and not that I want to offend anyone. That is not the point. It is about my faith, my belief that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. I love all of the Christmas songs that I learned in school as a child. It was not a big deal. Now everyone takes offense. There is beauty in this season. I will continue to abide by what I have learned and come to know.. Besides the man upstairs has gotten me out of many a pickle..