Tag: hope
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Gifts with the Garbage
Today, the alarm went off early. The gift was ready to go, sitting by the front door. In a see-through, large, airtight bag it looked quite pretty. The card read, “TO THE GARBAGE COLLECTOR – THANK YOU!” I had securely tied a flashlight (a 200 hour LIFE GEAR, glow in the dark, with a neon…
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To My Stained Glass Friends
Your life, a gift – by God’s own will, Created to reflect the Light, Was placed with perfect thought and skill To mirror God’s amazing might. ~ Hope, Light, and Love through you He sheds, While holding you in precious hands, Illuminates what once was dead, Shows those around you hopeful plans. ~ His wisdom…
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Desired Havens
Stay close to Him and by His side. Stay near the Word of God. Stay next to Christ – in Him abide. Stay with Him in the flood. ~ Hold out your hand to Him alone. Hold fast and stay the course. Hold on when cold winds whip and blow Hold tight when waters rise.…
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I Wonder If She Knows
I wonder if she knows – while she tries to secure life with tightropes, that her control is only an illusion. ~ I wonder if she knows – while she chases for her provisions – that her Maker knows of all her needs. ~ I wonder if she knows – while she searches for…
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In HIM
Creation begs to explore the Creator. It speaks of Him who made it. God has given us the privilege to explore the Universe. He has also given us the ability to plummet into the deep crevasses of the details right in front of our eyes. If we are in Christ, then no matter where we…
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Stuck
I had good intentions not to get stuck this time. Then it happened again, right there between the pages of the Old Testament. I was finding myself unable to move forward. I prayed “God, I don’t understand You.” It was difficult to read every morning, and I was getting farther and farther from the goal…
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One at a Time
Laundry piles up on the bed and begs to be folded. After-dinner dishes seem to stack themselves in the sink. The weeds in my flowerbeds stare at me, and the vegetables call to be planted in the garden. The list goes on. Another list grows as well. This one gets longer with each hurt I…
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Words of Encouragement
Speak of Him who knows their hearts. Talk to them and show His Hope. Tell those who are torn apart. Seek those out who cannot cope … … Words of Encouragement ~ Plant a seed into the soil. Bring His Word into a life. Pour His grace into the void. Speak His peace into a…
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These Days
These cold days say that you can’t grow They say, “There’s only pain!” But other days will surely show These days are not in vain. ~ Though troubles, just like rain and frost, Are now here – that’s for sure – In Christ we hope and have our trust In Him we can endure. ~…
Heidi Viars 