HERE'S THE SCOOP!

Here's the scoop! Truths of scripture necessary to live a life of abundance.

Simple. Pure. Unique.  Created with loving, clean hands. 

Fresh daily. Served with love.

A 1 scoop            

                           I am God and there is no other. (Isaiah 46:9)

A 2 scooper       

                           I, the Lord do not change. (Malachi 3:6)  

                            I am God and there is no other. (Isaiah 46:9-20)  

A 3 scooper         

                           Love the LORD your God with all your heart, 

with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)

                           I, the Lord do not change. (Malachi 3:6)  

                            I am God and there is no other. (Isaiah 46:9-20)  

A 4 scooper                 

                           Love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:18)

                           Love the LORD your God with all your heart, 

with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)

                           I, the Lord do not change. (Malachi 3:6)  

                            I am God and there is no other. (Isaiah 46:9-20)  

A 5 scooper          Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:6)          

                           Love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:18)

                           Love the LORD your God with all your heart, 

with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)

                           I, the Lord do not change. (Malachi 3:6)  

                            I am God and there is no other. (Isaiah 46:9-20)  

How many scoops for you today?

DANCE! DANCE AGAIN!! KEEP ON DANCING!!!

There's a background for this but until I clear the tears from my eyes see what these pics say to you. Having heard from an eulogy of a larger than life type person---full of grace, always ministering to others who had struggled at different times in life but God in his love and mercy had used those stumbles and struggles to comfort others. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) That was worth the pain. Hard times, medical scares, painful times, times of loss are always worth it when one can lead others to Jesus!

I have so stumbled in my own life!

But God has not given up on me. 

Perhaps, I don't need to give up on myself.....with His help!

Maybe that's just enough said.

DNA OF FAITH

Do you have a DNA in your faith? Is it recognizable in your life?

In other words.....What are the fundamental, distinctive characteristics that are unchangeable in your life of faith?

Foundational tenets of the Christian faith are the Triune God, the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, the son of God, who forgives sin that separates us from the Father and redeems us for his glory.

Above statement includes perspicuity of Scriptures for us to clearly understand. Inspiring. Inerrant. Sufficient.Grace-filled. 

What does life of faith look like when lived out? 

Full of grace? Peace? Kindness? Listening ears? Gratitude.

Does faith in one's life; love God first, love others as self, serve others well to His glory, and forgive others, encapsulate it?

DNA of the faithful includes, knowing "God is always with us" and gives confidence and trust to joyfully live a life of grace toward others. As Paul David Tripp states, "grace toward others grows best in the soil of gratitude." (New Morning Mercies, January 19)

TASTE OF WINTER!

Taste and See.

Taste and see that God is good..." in springtime and harvest, COLD and heat, summer and winter...."(Genesis 8:28) 

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For everything there is a season. Some are able to enjoy the fun of winter more than others.

From New Yorkers in Massachusetts & Texans in Colorado to North Carolina--- fun on the faces of "kids, ages 40 & 50ish to 3, make me smile! 

I needed that today---a taste of family fun!

KEEP ON SINGING!

Keep on singing!?!? How does one do that in the midst of tragedy?

Turn your eyes upon Jesus

Look fun in His wonderful face

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of his glory and grace 

Refrain:
O yes, He cares- I know He cares!
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!

“Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,

For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;

“When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;

“When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply;

That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake!

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow---It's what I'm finding in hymns of old as I pray for others. 

MORNING SONG!

"You hear me when I call. You are my morning song."

When the day seems gloomy and life seems hard.........

Start each day with a song in your heart. A song of praise.

Be filled with His goodness and lost in His love. 

(Blessed Assurance, Fanny Crosby)

May your amen be "God of the Angel Armies, who is like you, powerful and faithful from every angle?" (Psalm 89:8)

HEART OF WORSHIP!

It's a new day dawning!

Daily I will worship you passionately

and with all my heart. My arms will wave to you like banners of praise. 

I overflow with praise when I come before you, 

for the anointing of your presence satisfies me like nothing else. 

You are such a rich banquet of pleasure to my soul.

(Psalm 63:4-5, TPT; emphasis mine)

I'm coming back to the heart of worship.....

It's all about you---Jesus!

BLESS THE LORD!

The sun comes up it's a NEW day dawning! Let me sing!

As 4 yr. old Jack says, "The sun's awake so I'm awake!"

Can you see the cross in the sky? A great reminder that God's always awake!

God who  is rich in Love land has a kind heart. Bless the LORD!

But....the real question is.............will I still be singing when the evening comes?

The answer is? He is the answer! 

Bless the LORD!

AGOG....AGAIN!

Agog--is defined as very curious or eager to hear or see something---or maybe for others to see something in you!

This coming week I desire to see A Grip Of Grace in my life, not just day-by-day but moment-by-moment.

I want others to see God's grace in my life so clearly that it grips them---they too become joyful expectant for such a grip in their lives.

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

(2 Corinthians 9:8)

God is able in all things at all times to bless us! 

We all need to stand AGOG as we "glimpse" &  "grip" this grace-filled" truth!

PRAYER POSITION OF THE HEART!

Prayer is more than words.

Prayer is a position of the heart!

A position with depth.

Well said, John Bunyan.

Enough said!