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Category: The Erstwhile Acorn
I’ll Give You a Good Grade So Your Feelings Aren’t Hurt. 1Timothy 4:1-5 The Spirit says that in the latter times, some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving, by those who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving…
I’m Under Construction John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches. Whosoever lives in me, and I in him bears much fruit. However, apart from me, you can do nothing. Yep! It’s one of those days. I’m hiding under the covers with a huge sign on top that states, I’M UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DO NOT DISTURB. The last two days have been a royal pain in the butt. Anything that could go wrong did. Nothing major…just enough nitpick things to make you crazy. Sunday:*Took hubby to Urgent Care Left at 9:30…
“I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me ” Phillipians 4:13 This summer has come and gone in a whirlwind of activity! My family decided to begin some simple renovations to our kitchen in the spring. Well, we thought simple! Nothing major; replace windows with French doors, build a new deck off those doors, close off a hallway, and make a new doorway to the pantry. Doesn’t sound major, right? Well, we got the ball rolling and then we had another layer added to the project. Our daughter decided her wedding reception would be…
You Can Count Your True Family And Friends On One Hand James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of any kind. You know that the testing of your faith develops character, and character develops perseverance. If you are a Christian and eagerly await the return of the Lord, you know that we are now in the last days. Ok Friends….I don’t want to be redundant…but the Book of Sirach, from my Catholic Bible, says all. TRUE FRIENDSHIPBook of Sirach Chapter 65 Pleasant speech multiplies friends, and graciouslips, friendly greetings……I…
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2. Life. That can be such a complicated word! When I was a kid growing up mine was, well let’s say I enjoyed more of the pits of the fruit than I did the actual fruit! I am the youngest of five children, with nine years between myself and number four, my brother. Plus, there was one more brother and two sisters ahead of him. My mom was a stay-at-home parent until I was five and then she…
Two Dear Ones Whose Positive Attitudes Aided Their Healing Process James 5:13-15 Is any of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call on the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. Let me tell you stories about two profound, strong women who took their own health care seriously. In pulling their…
God has promised many things in His holy word, one of the things I hold on to is the promise of rest. Not just the rest received when we sleep, but the rest of peace, freedom to seek Him, to share Him with others. Go and rest on high means one day, I will stand before Him and hear the words, “Well done, my good and faithful child, come in and rest”. I cannot wait to join the saints and bask in God’s presence, to walk with Jesus, to visit loved ones who have gone before…
She and Mom Blessed Me With Their Wisdoms Because I asked and Listened James 1: 2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers when you face trials of many kinds. Because you know that testing your faith develops perseverance. I was so blessed to be of the linage of mom and granny. It’s their faith, teachings, and examples that led me to Christ. Oh I was somewhat of a rebel in my youth, but my faith was my foundation. Granny always said,” With age comes wisdom, and experience is the best teacher.” At 70 all of her words have…
Who Me? Mark 5:28-34 She thought, If I just touch His clothes, I will be healed. Immediately, her bleeding stopped, and she felt in her body that she wasfreed from her suffering. At once, Jesus realized that the power had gone out of Him. “Who touched my clothes?” You see people crowding all around you, and yet you ask, “Who touched me?” But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. Then the woman, knowing what had happened, fell at His feet, trembling with fear, and told Him the truth. He said to her, ”Daughter, your…
“You Know The Lord, Don’t Ya, Hun?” Luke 1: 76-79 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of The Most High; for you will go on before The Lord to prepare a way for Him, to give His people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercies of God by which the rising sun will come to us through heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. It was an average day. I went into…
Addiction Is a Self-Devouring, Bacteria Psalm 105:4 Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. Self-devouring, flesh-eating bacteria can take your life quickly. There is so much addiction in America that devours both body and soul:*Drugs/marijuana/nicotine/alcohol* Sex/prostitution*Having kids out of wedlock.a child will love me.*Spending money/shopping*Phone addiction*Pornography*Books/music/media/ALEXA*FOODYes, these can all be considered addictions. I…
Can…You…Answer…The…Question?????? “You better study for the test!” (Granny) Titus 3:4-6 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Savior, whom He poured out on us generously. So that having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having hope of eternal life. OK PROFESSING CHRISTIANS……you better start standing up for your rights and freedoms, because…
Once You Get It! PSALM 139:1-3 O Lord, You have searched me and know me. You know when I sit down, and when I rise up. You understand my thought from afar. You scrutinize my path and my lying down. You are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Oh! LOLOLO…The title is from a 1960’s breakfast commercial. This Lil root’n’toot’n cowboy would say, “Wake up you rattlesnake! I want my Maypo!” What’s so funny? I reiterate the greeting every morning, as I give my beloved sister her wake-up call. OK….. Down…
Growing Deep Roots And Long Limbs Isaiah 61: 3 They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting for the Lord. Isaiah 61:9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. My husband and I look at each other…”How in God’s name did we do it?Anyone that makes raising children in a hard working, Christian Environment a priority, knows that it is a defining goal for their characters. Raising kids in a Godly manner …IS NOT EASY!!!! Just like all teens, our kids were a pain in the butt, and…
THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO ROUND AND ROUND On Your Worst Day Find Something For Which You May Be Thankful. Psalm 13: 6 I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me. MADISON HERB SOCIETY: What a great,humorous, group of talented, Christian Women to which I belong! There are no requirements to join; all that is necessary one must have a love of plants and herbs. I am a porch planter, and enjoy cooking with herbs. Ever since last fall, four of us researched. We made numerous phone calls, inquiries, reservations, and planned a…