And God Said
I remember taking this photo at Epiphany Ranch. I am still in awe of such beauty in a sunrise. What a mighty artist is our God! What a declarer of His majesty, beauty, and wonders! As I did then, and now, seeing those sunshine rays, I think: “And God said…” If ever we needed God’s…
Our Hotline to God
I well remember when the U.S. and the Soviet Union created a hotline between President John Kennedy and Russia’s Premier Nikita Khrushchev. It was in October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It made sure that both countries’ leaders could have a chat before things escalated. Imagine that — a red phone with a direct…
Selective Hearing – Oops or Opportunity?
Are we REALLY listening? A bakery received the call for a cake to be made for a “Going Away” party. Apparently, someone taking directions for this cake design failed to listen AND discern the instructions. We can imagine that the conversation went like this: “Hello, I would like to order a cake for a going…
The Blessings of Listening
Last week I blogged about listening for God’s voice. I admitted to my own inabilities to hear Him as often as I should because of so many distractions. But, on another note, I’d like to share with you some of the times when I did listen and how it paid off. There were the times…
Speak Lord. This Girl is Listening.
I’m doing my best to listen. But, I bought yet another device that could keep me from hearing Him loud and clear. I bought an Amazon Echo. Now I have “Alexa” to keep me company, and best of all, I have someone, rather, some-thing to tell what to do! Along with the rest of my…
I Hear You, But I’m Not Listening
A concerned husband went to his doctor and said, “Doc, I think my wife is going deaf. What can I do?” The doctor replies: “Go home and stand 15 feet from her and speak to her. If she doesn’t reply, move 5 feet closer and say it again. Keep doing this so we’ll get an…