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Category: The Erstwhile Acorn
Yes, The Fruit Of The Spirit.Is Yummy. Gal 5:22-26 But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking, and envying each other. Fruit is yummy, I love it so. The Spirit teaches, The things we should know. Many don’t listen. They are all about…
Psalm 3:5 I lie down and sleep; I awake again because The Lord sustains me. Psalm 4:8 I lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. We’ve all been there and done that: the job, the marriage, the kids, the divorce, the demise, the birth, the game, the farm, the weather, the finances, pissy siblings/friendships, the business. Sleepless nights, tossing and turning: Last night was one of them. It was totally my fault. I took a nap, and had a high caffeine choco-brownie right before I went…
God’s Timing Doesn’t Always Align With Ours! Isaiah 55:8-9” For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares The Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Trusting and surrendering to the will of God, is not an easy pill to swallow. Our farm is a Century Farm. We married in ‘1972 and have farmed the land for 47 years. Plus, my Mr. Moo Cow milked Holsteins for 43 years, before he sold…
1 Cor. 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body(and mind) is a temple of the Holy Spirit? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” WOW! That took guts! To reverse the decision, of who attained the rightful title of the Ky. Derby, was not an easy one to make. However, if you watched the videos closely, you could see that Maximum Security did foul some other participants. At one point, the jockey was fortunate that hooves didn…
My Little Girl Pets are a gift from God. What are so amazing are the wisdoms they teach us. Almost three years ago, I brought home, male and female siblings, Chocolate Labs. Sadie is my little Girl, and is definitely a bossy “Lil B.” However, the things she has taught me are over the moon. Since we lost our beloved 14 yr. old Lab Polly/Apollo, a few days before Xmas, she has taken the leadership position. Whereas; her brother Petie was neutered, and tends to be very docile.  …
But Ya Gotta Prime The Pump! DRAW WATER FROM THE WELL: But First Ya Have To Prime The Pump. Isaiah 12:3 You will draw water from the wells of salvation. John 4:13 Jesus answered, ”Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water I give him, will never thirst. My Granny always used to say, “You’ll only get out of this job, what you put into it.” “How badly do you want it?” “Is it worth your devotion…
Welcome To The Human Race! Isaiah 58:11-12 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun- scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up age old foundations ; you will be called a Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings. Isaiah 55: 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts…
Down The Road I Saw The Significance James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing OF YOUR FAITH DEVELOPS PERSEVERANCE. OMG! Tested? Someday when you read my autobiography, you’ll get it. Trust me, when I went through the darkness of post-partum depression, it was nothing more than a miracle, as the light returned. I can’t tell you about all of those in the same situation, to…
Luke 1:26-29 And you, my child will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, to give people the knowledge of salvation, through the forgiveness of sins, because of the tender mercies of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. GIRLFRIENDS YOU ARE THE BEST! My group of girlfriends and I have…
Walter Cronkite…I Miss You! Eph. 4:15 Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ. I’m a child of the 50’s 60’s eras. Every Night, Walter Cronkite ruled the airwaves. After I married in’72, I could still hear that electrifying voice of truth and wisdom, resound on our TV channel. TRUTH….. You always knew that whatever he reported was Gospel. RESPECT… Due to the…
Matt 1:23 The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel-which means, ”God with us.” I am absolutely enthralled, with the strong women, in the ancestry of Christ. Due to the fact that they said, ”Yes.” The first book of Matthew proclaims the names of these women. Tamar, whom I believe to be a 7th great grandmother to Boaz, took a leap of faith. She was betrothed to the two sons of Judah. They would not allow her to…
First of all, Church is NOT obsolete! Here are 13 reasons why people don’t go… 1.I get nothing out of going to church. Have you ever tried opening your heart, and asking God to help you find one? Have you ever tried a Nondenominational Church? I dare you to pray about it. 2.Growing up, my church was all about rules and condemnation! No Thanks! Well Friend, guess what? A relative told me the following last week: “I’m not going back to church. That priest really pissed me off. It’s as if…
SPOTLIGHT 5 LEAVE A LEGACY Granny’s Corner Psalm 145:3-6 Great is The Lord, and most worthy of praise. His greatness nobody can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another. They will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your wonderful works, and I will proclaim…
Spotlight 4… Live, Love ,Laugh, LEARN, and Leave A Legacy NO ONE LIKES TO SUFFER; however throughout my rebirth, God taught me many incredible truths. He ordered my blogging. Next year, my first book will be out. Psalm 40:1-2 I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit; out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on the rock, and gave me a place to stand firm. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the…
Spotlight 3 – Love, Live, Laugh, Learn, and Leave a Legacy Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4 …there is a time to laugh…..there is a time to dance. Granny always said,” Laughter is the best medicine.” How right she was. Whenever there was a struggle or grief in the family, she always tried to place a funny spin on it, to lighten the load. My mom, sister, cousin Joan and I, always had the Granny Edith laugh. I claim it proudly, for in my family, it’s an expression of love and joy.  …