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If You Can

Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.” Mark 9:24 He came to find Jesus. He brought his son who was calm this morning but still unable to speak. The fit last night was severe and intense, the boy thrown to the ground where he writhed uncontrollably, foaming from hisContinue reading “If You Can”

Posted bythistleplaidMarch 16, 2022Posted inBiblical Truth1 Comment on If You Can

Welcome Home

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:1-2) “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then faceContinue reading “Welcome Home”

Posted bythistleplaidMarch 9, 2022Posted inBiblical Truth1 Comment on Welcome Home

Tribute

He was a gentle giant; at almost 6’8” with a size 15 shoe, he filled the room with his presence, with his kindness and his love. He was husband, Daddy, Papa. He was brother, cousin, and uncle. He was friend, colleague, and co-worker. However, what defined him above everything else was his Savior. He lovedContinue reading “Tribute”

Posted bythistleplaidFebruary 24, 2022Posted inBiblical Truth5 Comments on Tribute

Mind’s Garden

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) March will be here in less than a week. Spring is coming. Crocus and daffodils willContinue reading “Mind’s Garden”

Posted bythistleplaidFebruary 23, 2022Posted inBiblical TruthLeave a comment on Mind’s Garden

Unless

Moses said to the LORD, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me . . .” The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Then Moses said to him, “If your Presences does not goContinue reading “Unless”

Posted bythistleplaidFebruary 17, 2022Posted inBiblical TruthLeave a comment on Unless

Treasure

The sun was at its zenith by the time the caravan driver finished paying his taxes. This was a large caravan from Damascus heading for the seaport in Tyre. Silk, spices, and porcelain filled the packs of more than one hundred camels. In addition to the regular custom and toll road taxes, the caravan driverContinue reading “Treasure”

Posted bythistleplaidFebruary 16, 2022Posted inBiblical TruthTags:tax collector2 Comments on Treasure

Glorious Victory

“I know that You can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 “I had heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eyes see You.” Job 42:5 Job’s friends have questioned him and accused him. Job has tried valiantly to justify himself. Now, beforeContinue reading “Glorious Victory”

Posted bythistleplaidFebruary 2, 2022Posted inBiblical Truth1 Comment on Glorious Victory

El Olam – Everlasting God

“ The LORD took note of Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had promised.” Genesis 21:1 (NASB) “Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.” Genesis 21:33 (NASB) Reading the Bible through in a year isContinue reading “El Olam – Everlasting God”

Posted bythistleplaidJanuary 27, 2022Posted inBiblical Truth2 Comments on El Olam – Everlasting God

Touched

“Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she  began to wait on them.” Mark 1:30-31 I smell the sea this morning, that familiar scent of salt and fish and scrubbed breezes.Continue reading “Touched”

Posted bythistleplaidJanuary 25, 2022Posted inBiblical TruthLeave a comment on Touched

Confident Questioning

Job 20-30 “But He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come out as gold.” Job 23:10 Several years ago, my husband and I took a road trip through Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. One morning road damage to the highway forced us to take a lengthyContinue reading “Confident Questioning”

Posted bythistleplaidJanuary 24, 2022Posted inBiblical Truth4 Comments on Confident Questioning

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