November 2024

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all he has done.”  (Philippians 4:6) Dear Friends – The Great Artist has once again swept His brush of vibrant autumn colors across my mountain community and I am left spellbound.  The natural world has exploded with sunlight brilliance that can only shock one into looking at His majestic powers with wonderment… such …

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November 2023

“In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Dear Friends – Oh, how easy it is to spontaneously shout out a “Thank You God” when your heart is about to burst with joy over a miraculous occurrence that just happened for your benefit.  It can be one of those beautiful occasions we all encounter like the ecstasy of seeing your first-born …

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November 2020

“If you then, being evil,  know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father from heaven  give the good Spirit to them that ask Him?” (Luke 11:13) Dear Friends – The breath of life spanked into us at birth, gives us physical life, and, through maturation we ascertain another being to our existence that generates our real-life modes, our spiritual being. Nature and nurture are …

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November 2019

“To you, Lord, I cried, to my God I made appeal. The Lord listened and had pity. The Lord came to my help. O Lord my God, I will thank you forever.” (Psalm 30:8, 10,12)     Dear Friends – There is no greater joy than to be able to shout out: THANK YOU GOD!  The moment those spontaneous words jump forth from your mouth your whole being is abuzz with …

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November 2018

Almighty God said: “Let us make man to our image and likeness: and let him have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the air, and the beasts, and the whole earth… God blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it and rule…” (Genesis 1:26, 28) Dear Friends – Farmers and backyard gardeners everywhere are reaping their months-long efforts with bountiful …

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November 2017

“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1) Dear Friends ~ The most popular holiday in the U.S. for families to get together is Thanksgiving Day. Airlines are swamped and in the areas were hard winter hasn’t taken over the roads, everyone tries to get to Grandma’s house for that scrumptious banquet. A day to Give Thanks: to Almighty God heartfelt  appreciation for the …

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