Breathing a little hope into a world that is hurting and broken.
My nephew, Ewan, on September 26, 2022 taken by Alyssa Stonestreet and posted to Facebook; picture downloaded and used with permission. The Joy of Children Kids kind of scare me, which some people find surprising since I taught elementary school for three years. However, one thing I love about kids is how they find joyContinue reading “Hope :: Joy Can Be Found”
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Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” NLT I don’t know about you, but I feel like this goes against everything today’s culture lives for, especially in the United States. Don’t get meContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Matthew 18:21-22”
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pre-edited photo by Christopher Stites What is Forgiveness? Forgiveness is the letting go of anger and resentment. It’s removing the expectations you hold for other people and moving on with your own life. Forgiveness is allowing love to reign in your life rather than hate. When you forgive others, you’re not forgetting the things they’veContinue reading “Hope :: Forgiveness is Necessary”
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Have you never heard? Have you never understood?The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth.He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion.But those who trust in the Lord will findContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Isaiah 40:28-31”
Photo: My dagger – a gift from my father – image edited in Photoshop Relying on others is a double-edged sword, or dagger in the picture above. Don’t worry, the edges of said dagger are pretty dull. Anyway: I’ve spent most of my life relying on the acceptance of others to find motivation. I’ve neededContinue reading “Hope :: Relying on Others…”
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And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. NLT Until our final breath, we’re on a journey. Our journey will have ups and downs. We’re going to stray from the path God wants usContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Philippians 1:6”
Following my dad as he drove the tractor from one property to another I think it’s safe to say that we all have life goals. I think we all have short-term goals too. The point is, we all have something we’re striving to reach; some end point for the particular season we’re in or forContinue reading “Hope :: Enjoy the Journey”
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He says, “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” NIV OR “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” NASB 1995 If you know anything aboutContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Psalm 46:10”
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Merriam-Webster describes peace as “freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions”. I agree. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still negative events in or aspects to our lives. It doesn’t mean we never have “disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions”. I know we wish that was the case. It would make life much moreContinue reading “Hope :: When Peace is Possible”
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The LORD gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”“O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for youContinue reading “Weekend Whispers :: Jeremiah 1:4-8”
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Brittany Stonestreet