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My mother died 25 years ago February 17th.  Both she and my father died in peaceful confidence that John 14:2-3 is true. There are many rooms in my Father's house. I wouldn't tell you this unless it was true.  I am going there to prepare a place for each of you. After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me.  Then we will be together. My husband was delayed having to go into work, due to a short snow storm we had recently. Before the sun came up or the snow started we enjoyed sitting in bed snuggling and chatting. My thoughts drifted to how our lookout on life changes as we age.  Like years ago to the days with six little children at home and what a snow day meant!  Exciting and exhausting for parents. Now we are content to just sit in bed and watch it.   I went on to reflect on how 46 years ago we had no clue of all that was ahead for us. Now, as we look at where we are in life, we know each moment together is precious and this earthly...

This little one knows she is perfectly loved by God and deeply loved by her family. The song "PerfectlyLoved" came on the radio. The title led me to Google, "What does it mean to be perfectly loved by God?"  Check out some of these top Google responses. "Perfect love is an expressions of God's love for us, and it is only complete (or perfect) when we reflect it back onto Him. We can know no greater love than the love God has for us.  By receiving that love, He offers us the power to give it - to become the perfect expression of it and bask in the gratitude of His love." "Human love is fickle and changing; even the strongest human love is tested in life's trials.  But God's love is perfect, steadfast, and unchanging, and in His love, we can have strength as we face the challenges of the world as well as hope for eternity." "As believers, we are fully loved, fully known in Jesus. His new covenant with us is unshakeable. He is no su...

I've been knitting hearts this month. A sweet remembrance that God has knit us together in love. Do you have a Paul in your life? You know, someone who is so full of joy and excited to tell you about God's love. Who does God have you loving and encouraging in that way at this time in your life? I started nibbling on Colossians 2:2-3, but then ended up going back to the beginning of Colossians and rejoicing that I know people who are passionate about the love of Christ like Paul and want to pray for and encourage others. I want you to know what a struggle I am going through for you, for God's people at Laodicea, and for all of those followers who have never met me.  I do it to encourage them.  Then as their hearts are joined together in love , they will be wonderfully blessed with complete understanding.  And they will truly know Christ. Not only is he the key to God's mystery, but all wisdom and knowledge are hidden away in him.  I tell you these things to keep you ...

  What a week. A trip to the ER Friday for a very sick grandson with strep, a son staying here with his family because they had no power for 4 days and now my husband has the horrible stomach flu for the second time in two weeks. I have my plastic bowl by the toilet in ready for it to knock me out, but praying for a passover. Last week's snow and ice storms were topped off this weekend with flooding rains and high winds.  Whew, there has been some damage, but like the title of today's song, "Who Am I to Not Worship You. Lyrics "I'm losing sight of all that matters.  Blinded by questions I can't answer. I'm paralysed by what I don't know t hat holds me hostage and won't let go. Breathe out, breathe in   Raise my hands and remember You're the one, You're the one   Who makes mountains move Stars will not shine  Unless You tell them to, tell them to Conquered the grave  To make all things new So, who am I, who am I  To not worship You? I wi...

These Valentines are from a watercolor paint project our card ministry team held recently. Aren't they beautiful! The best Valentine card we can receive is the Word of God. The best Valentine love we can ever have is Jesus. It is a steadfast love. Steadfast- here are some Google definitions. "-to be fixed or firm in a direction or purpose- unwavering. The word for steadfast in the original Hebrew is chesed   and refers to God's devout loving-kindness, mercy, and faithfulness at the very core of His character and actions." "Someone can be steadfast in a belief, an effort, a plan, or even a refusal. Whatever it is, it means that the person will calmly hold firm to the chosen position and follow through with determination." Listen to David's words in Psalm 36:5-12   Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.  Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgements are like the great deep; man and beast you...

  Join our daughter, BettyAshton Mayo, The Praying Harpist, as she kicks off a new podcast series. She shares from God's Word and calls you to set aside time to be still and listen to the Lord. I will try to link you in from here once a week. In this episode she is sharing from  Ephesians 1:15-23 I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God's people.  So I never stop being grateful for you, as I mention you in my prayers.  I ask the glorious Father and God of our Lord Jesus Christ to give you his Spirit. The Spirit will make you wise and let you understand what it means to know God. My prayer is that light will flood your hearts and you will understand the hope given to you when God chose you.  Then you will discover the glorious blessings that will be yours together with all God's people. I want you to know about the great and mighty power that God has for us followers. It is the same wonderful power he used when he raised Christ fr...