“Delight thyself also in the Lord:and he shall give thee the desires of thine heartCommit thy way unto the Lord;trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”Psalm 37:4-5 Now I know. Now I see why God didn’t lead me to pursue fresh plans or follow my dreams and desires last year. He knew what I didn’t. He knew what was beyond the horizon. He knew I would be needed in other ways than my ...
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Focusing on the Horizon of New Opportunities
Well, I wanted to start this year off with a renewed and reinvigorated focus. Instead, I’ve found myself at an unexpected cross-road, ankle deep in thought and staring at a vast, blank horizon. It’s puzzled me that I haven’t been able to see the path ahead. I’ve prayed, searched Scripture, pondered, and asked God to show me. Ironically, He prodded me with this thought, “Beth Rayann, you’ve ...
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Examining God’s Word “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,I am the light of the world:he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,but shall have the light of life.”John 8:12 Evaluating Our Garden Ah, spring, the season that brightens our souls and chases away the dark, gray days of our winter’s rest. As the sunny days of spring begin to appear, they lure us from our winter ...
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Examining God’s Word "To every thing there is a season,and a time to every purposeunder the heaven... A time to love…Ecclesiastes 3:1&8a Evaluating Our Garden Loving others takes time. And, the question on my mind is, “How much time should I spend loving others?” I’m especially thinking about when it comes to spending time on or with those who don’t respect or reciprocate the ...
Continue ReadingRedeeming the Time in Hospitality
Examining God’s Word “See then that ye walk circumspectly,not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time,because the days are evil.Wherefore be ye not unwise,but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:15-17 Evaluating Our Garden Showing hospitality is a great way to redeem our time. When we open our hearts and homes to others, we give people a respite from the daily toils ...
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