“And He answered and said to them, ‘Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning, made them male and female’, and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man separate.’” ~ Matthew 19:4-6 This past Sunday, we finished up our Marriage Without Regrets Sunday school class. D and I walked away feeling very grateful for our relationship and for each…
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Let the Children Come…
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“Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.’ And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.” ~Matthew 19:13-15 All too often, we discount children in today’s society. We do not see their value nor do we take the time to truly listen to what they have to say. Yet, we see many places in scripture where Jesus blesses children and…
I originally saw this challenge posted at Raising Olives, but the event is being hosted by Mom’s Toolbox. I am taking part in the 90-Day Challenge that started on January 1st. Using the reading schedule put together by Biblein90Days.org, I will be able to read through the whole Bible in only 90 days. It’s quite the undertaking, but I think it will be worth the extra effort required. I was pleased when Munchkin decided that she wanted to join me in this challenge. Munchkin was actually so excited about the challenge that she started a few days early. She said…
O come, O come, Emmanuel
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Video with lyrics Instrumental video O come, O come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appearRejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel O come, O come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appearRejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel O come, Thou Key of David, comeAnd open wide our heavenly homeMake safe the way that leads on highAnd close the path to miseryRejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel Shall come to thee, O Israel
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. ~Matthew 5:14-16 The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word (no famous quotes or other literature — only the beautiful word of our Father) through photos and a Bible verse! Susan at…