The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a muskrat like this: an aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethica) of the U.S. and Canada with a long scaly laterally compressed tail, webbed hind feet, and dark glossy brown fur. Wikipedia describes Muskrat Love as follows: “Muskrat Love” is a soft rock song written by Willis Alan Ramsey. The song depicts a Read More
Lord, we are thankful for waking up today to see such a wonderful world, inspiring creation all around us. I am in awe, Lord, wherever I look. I see the gorgeous sky, the rising sun, dew blanketing the grass, and the warmth of the coming sun on my face. I feel thoroughly blessed, My Lord,
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Miriam Webster’s dictionary defines incarceration as follows: confinement in a jail or prison: the act of imprisoning someone or the state of being imprisoned. It’s another one of those words that have stuck in my mind, and the only way to free myself of it is to write about it. Just part of my being
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (John 15:7 NIV) Lord, I want so much to abide in You. I desire to have You abiding in me as well – so closely that I can feel Your presence and speak
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Lord, today my heart is filled with gratitude! Thank you for the grace to get through another trying day with my health. I can always rely on you even when I can’t rely on my body. Your grace is never expected; however, I am always in awe of it and You.
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands, the foolish one tears hers down. (Proverbs 14:1 NIV) Lord, why is it that frustration sometimes turns to despair and self-destruction? There are so many negative forces in the world as it is; why do I sometimes make a bad situation even worse because
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The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood, he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness. (Nahum 1:7-8 NIV) Thank you, Lord, for the fact that when difficulties start to accumulate
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He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NIV) Lord, we pray for all those in positions of leadership in our government. The pressures and influences on them are of
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And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. (Genesis 9:12-13 NIV)
Happy anniversary to two extraordinary people in my life – my parents. If only I can follow in their footsteps. Today they have been married 72 years, and both are 93 years young!
