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Category: The Erstwhile Acorn

When I see God….

For unto us is born this day, in the city of David, a saviour,  who is Christ the Lord….. What does God look like? The bible teaches us that man was created in His image. The bible also teaches us that Jesus is God. So obviously, He looks like His Father! I challenge you to think past that; look at a newborn baby,  a homeless person, an abused child, a victim of abuse, a victim of war, and so on. These are all faces of God! We like to think of Him in beautiful things, but He is in…

Written…

SO IT SHALL BE WRITTEN….SO IT SHALL BE DONE Yul Brynner’s Quote in The Ten Commandments. The Bible: The Map of Our Future Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know. That’s what the Word of God does. He does show me great and mighty things: *When I spend time with just Him. * He gives me insight and wisdom. *He teaches me about the past, present, and about what is to come. Quite often He’ll freak me out with the following…

Extended families!

DWELL IN A SAFE PASTURE. I Don’t Own My Extended Family’s Problems… GOD DOES! Psalm37: 3-4 Trust in The Lord and do good. Dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in The Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. God has created me to be a mentor..a teacher…a fixer of problems…. A cheer leader for those not knowing where to turn. LOLO!! However, there is a fine line between mentoring anWe d sticking my nose in where it doesn’t belong. There’s some issues in my extended…

The 70’s

DRIVE THE TRACTOR! PLOUGH THROUGH IT! You’ll Come Out Stronger On The Other Side. Psalm 112:7 He will have no fear of bad news. His heart is steadfast trusting in the Lord. This scripture sounds good doesn’t it? It’s great to say, ”I’ve been through a lot. I’m a survivor. The suffering defined me and I’m a strong woman.” It’s all true. I am a very strong woman. However, I still have a lot of fields to plough. My husband and I both have grown a lot together in 46 years. Here…

Miracles

WATCH GOD WORK HIS MIRACLES. America On The Edge Oh Israel…I will Bless Those who Bless You….I will Curse Those who Curse You! I believe in the Covenant that God has made with Israel. For those of you who follow me, you already know that I am a conservative Christian. God Bless Our President! The above scripture says it all! Due to the fact that our President moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem, watch how Our God fulfills prophecy. Watch in great expectation for America to be blessed. The day the Embassy was opened, Pastor Jeffers stated the…

Delightful me….

HE DELIGHTS IN ME? WHAT THE? WHO ME???? The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing. Psalm 73:23-26 Yet, I am always with you, you hold me by your right hand. You guide me with Your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? Earth has nothing I desire besides You? My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart…

Prodigals

Burning marshmallows….

YOU HAVE TO BURN A LOT OF MARSHMALLOWS………. TO CREATE A GREAT SOMEMORE. Sometimes I’m Feeling Quite Crispy! Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. You know the scenario…..try… try again? Well, that’s life in a nutshell. My Granny was so right. With age comes wisdom. Trust me…My husband and I will be 69 and 70 respectively, within the coming year. We have a great deal of life experience. In fact we have mentored many young people. Throughout…

ME!!

He Wanted Me to Know, ”IT WAS ME!” Suffering Creates Wisdom, Change, And Knowledge Colossians 1:29 Without God ,I can do nothing. To this end I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me. 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. *Everything that I write….. *Everything that I worked so hard to accomplish…….. Everything that I teach…… Everyone that I mentor…….. * Every year that I struggled to raise 3, strong Christian men along with my husband….…… *Every degree I’ve earned…

Memories of Mama

  wedding in 1948 Mother. Mom. Mommy. Mama. She will go by many names and for many she is a beloved figure in their lives. For me, she was my best friend and anchor, and I lost her, in this world, 20 years ago! My mama passed  to heaven on July 31st, 1998. I have gone 20 years without seeing her smile, hearing her voice laugh, chat, and even scold at times. There is nothing in this world, to me at least, like the love of a mother. Except the love of the Father above! A mother carries her child within…

Rejoice

REJOICE!!!!! He Spoke To My Heart Very Profoundly 46 Years Ago.”.He’s the One!” Anniversary Dinner at Outback Habakkuk 3:18 I will rejoice before the Lord. I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign is my strength. He makes my feet like a deer. He enables me to go on the heights. I do rejoice! I’ve been blessed with a good Christian man for 46 years. However……he’s lucky that I haven’t killed him yet. LOLOL!! I was at Outback Steakhouse sitting across from a very handsome, white-haired man. To look at…

It’s me!

He Wanted Me to Know, ”IT WAS ME!” Suffering Creates Wisdom, Change, And Knowledge Colossians 1:29 Without God ,I can do nothing. To this end I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me. 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. *Everything that I write….. *Everything that I worked so hard to accomplish…….. Everything that I teach…… Everyone that I mentor…….. * Every year that I struggled to raise 3, strong Christian men along with my husband….…… *Every degree I’ve earned…

Prisoner

I AM A PRISONER! Live Worthy Of Your Calling. Eph .4:1-6 As a Prisoner for the Lord, then I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle. Be patient bearing with one another. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit, through the bond of peace. There is One Body and One Spirit, just as you were called to One Hope.(One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God and Father of All, who is over all, and through all.) It’s hard to be gentle…

Dwelling places

DWELL IN A SAFE PASTURE. I Don’t Own My Extended Family’s Problems… GOD DOES! Psalm37: 3-4 Trust in The Lord and do good. Dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in The Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. God has created me to be a mentor..a teacher…a fixer of problems…. A cheer leader for those not knowing where to turn. LOLO!! However, there is a fine line between mentoring and sticking my nose in where it doesn’t belong. There’s some issues in my extended family…

It was ME!

He Wanted Me to Know, ”IT WAS ME!” Suffering Creates Wisdom, Change, And Knowledge Colossians 1:29 Without God ,I can do nothing. To this end I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me. 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. *Everything that I write….. *Everything that I worked so hard to accomplish…….. Everything that I teach…… Everyone that I mentor…….. * Every year that I struggled to raise 3, strong Christian men along with my husband….…… *Every degree I’ve earned…