If you have faith as small as a mustard seed Matthew 17:20 Faith-reliance, loyalty, complete trust in God or someone else Faith….I really love this word because it is so interchangeable with trust. The Bible describes the faith of a child as being great. Have you ever watched a young infant, toddler, or preschooler? They will have complete trust in a person during their very early, formative years. They believe the adult when they are told something; they don’t start to ask ‘why’ until they are much closer to age four or…

Proverbs 1:33 But whoever listens to me, lives in safety, and be at ease without fear or harm. 2Timothy1:7 For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of love, sound judgment, and a sound mind. The Theme Song from Bonanza Every time I hear the theme song from Bonanza, it takes me back. At 10 years of age going to Granny’s in Ft. Thomas, Ky. was my happy place. Being an artist, I love the paintings that come on the screen as the credits roll. It brings back feelings that only came around when…

Weigh Down Workshop with Gracie. On Sept. 28, 1998 I went with Gracie to Columbus Vineyard to attend a Weigh Down Workshop. I had attended a few services prior to this event, and was very fulfilled with its format. Therefore, I was going with great expectations. There were a series of three classes that year. I didn’t lose a lot of weight. However, I lost a ton of baggage! One evening in November, during the last class, we had a ‘Blessing Night’. During this event, attending members call upon The Holy Spirit to speak blessings upon one…

  I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Philippians 4:11 Meditate- to contemplate, to think deeply about and meditate on his law day and night So… complete contentment. That is what happens when we become Christians, right? Wrong!!!! We still have conflict-sometimes we have more because Satan loves to throw things at us to cause us to be discontent. Plus, we have anger issues, moral issues, and so on and so on!!!! Why you ask? Because we are human!!!! God doesn’t promise us an easy life when we accept Christ, instead…

Romans 8:12 Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Jesus Christ; because through the law of the Spirit of Life, I was set free from the law of sin and death. Catholic Guilt Was a Real Deal I’m 68 years young; however, I truly didn’t get the meaning of Grace until I was 50 years old. Praise God, my mother taught me at a young age that Jesus paid the price in full for all my sins. “Right before Jesus died on the cross, He cried out, ‘It is finished!’ It’s the truth…

Why Sue Blogs Well, here I go! God has told me to put myself out there! I will reveal my story in sections with small bits and pieces. Whatever God does with this, is totally His job, not mine. I’m just being obedient. Twenty years ago I had a very defining conversation with Col. Grandpa. While standing under our 400 year old Burr Oak tree in our barn lot I told him, ”Someday, this tree is going to tell a story.” He answered, “Honey, for what it’s worth, entitle it The Erstwhile Acorn.” The following is the preface…

Scripture James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously without finding fault, and it will be given to him. My sister and I have come up with 5 things that reflect the lives and philosophies of our Mother and Grandmother. We call them “ The Granny’s 5 L’s:” Love, Live, Learn, Laugh, and Leave a Legacy. LOVE The scripture in the box says it all: ”Love is patient. Love is kind etc.” Another scripture that really hits close to home is from Proverbs: A friend loves at all times.” I could…

Truly alive at 50 Romans3:22-24 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace, through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.” As my thoughts meander along the path of my spiritual journey, I look back and I have to laugh. The little girl, who was raised with religion and legalism, no longer exists. Twelve years of nuns in the 50’s-60’s, placed a lot of unnecessary stress…

Everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and nothing to take from it. Ecclesiastes 3:14 Friendship. There is so much to be said for this wonderful institution God created. I have had friends over the years, they have come and gone, some have stayed true and close, and some have fallen away. Some, have remained quiet through the years, still there, just not ‘up close and personal’ because life sometimes gets in the way. One such friendship, is my friendship with Susie Q: a.k.a.-Susie Cutler. Susie and I…

Therefore be imitators of God…and walk in love.. Ephesians 5:1-2 Recently, my family had the honor to help my sister and her husband celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. What an honor to be able to help celebrate such a momentous event! They are high school sweethearts who married right out of high school. Like anyone else, they faced problems and hardships in life. One of the greatest was losing their two young sons at early ages to an inherited disease. This loving couple, followers of Christ and believers in the Gospel, experienced one of the greatest…

Deuteronomy 28:1-2 If you fully obey The Lord your God, and follow all of His commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. All these blessings will come upon you, and accompany you, if you obey The Lord your God. MY GOD HAS SUCH A SENSE OF HUMOR! If anyone told me a few years ago, that I would be building a Devotional Blog entitled ”Entrusted Wisdom,” I would have laughed in their face. When a General gives you a command, the only answer you can…

Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them. Romans 4:7-8 JOY-emotion evoked by well-being, success or good fortune; gladness or delight What does Joy look like in your life? Do you define it as a happy and giddy feeling? Is it the ‘warm fuzzies’ you feel on your arms when something pleasant happens? King David had so much sin, but he called it joy when God forgave him of those sins. We need only acknowledge our guilt, admit…

  Psalm 119:35-40 Direct me in the paths of your command, for there I find delight. Turn my head toward your statutes, and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things. Preserve my life according to your word. Credit cards can become a nuisance. My man and I try our best not to use them, unless it’s a necessity. God knew exactly what He was doing when I married Mr. Moo Cow. Being married to the simple farmer for 45 years totally changed my paradigm. Trust me, we worked hard to build a beautiful…