Greet and Grow

By Beth | October 5, 2012

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and…

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That’s What You Think

By Beth | October 1, 2012

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28   Life is full of little disappointments. A year ago I thought I would be living in Belize by now. I had lots of doubts about how that would…

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A Little Tact

By Beth | September 27, 2012

 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Ephesians 4:25  “Mom-mom! You have on all my favorite colors! Purple gloves, gray hair and a pink shirt!”   My granddaughter greeted me with these words in the garden where I was, indeed,…

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Mercy or No Mercy

By Beth | September 24, 2012

Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law. Psalm 94:12    Should I have said something?   Last week I wrote about a little girl in a Moon Bounce who defied the authority of the man in charge. She was told to “watch out for the little…

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Rebellious Bouncer

By Beth | September 20, 2012

  But if you will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then the hand of the LORD will be against you and your king. 1 Samuel 12:15 “Watch out for the little guy!”   The instructions were clearly spoken to the eight year old girl bouncing out of…

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Who’s In Control

By Beth | September 13, 2012

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:17   It’s out of my control. I find myself restless, wondering what I can do. Is there some way I can help? Nice thought but I am eighty miles away. Then, there’s the schedule. I am…

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