Tag Archives: Israel

My Journey Through the Cross

Order my book here My Journey through the Cross is my first published book, and basically my fifth child. The process began with the raising of our first two, then three, then four children, and homeschooling them while building a house on … Continue reading

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Without Christ

WITHOUT CHRIST WE ARE HELPLESS: Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. WITHOUT CHRIST WE ARE HOPELESS: Ephesians 2:12 remember that at that time … Continue reading

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Thrown

Hungry eyes roving to behold A lonely heart roaming to attach Busy hands quick to commit Amidst a desperate soul Chasing the wind… Rescued Held and kneaded Crushed carefully Flattened completely -Spinning- Pressured purposefully Molded so gently Shaped so delicately, … Continue reading

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Rescue

Your sword of Truth, A beacon of light, Penetrates my soul, Highlighting holiness, Cracking, Peeling away Layers of deception, Illusions in which I once preferred To dwell, Hiding From my Savior, Who rescues me From such dark, Desolate dungeons I … Continue reading

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Diamond

I sit in the case beside the most beautiful stone in the store. The sign between us says, “Before and After.” The customers pass by, grimacing at me but smiling at the beautiful stone. I know it’s his fault. If … Continue reading

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Drag Me

Have you ever thought of yourself as being dragged by God? Dragged to conformity to the image of Christ? Dragged to heaven? Few of us do. In John 6:44 NAS Christ announces, “No one can come to Me unless the … Continue reading

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Cursed

Cursed is the power of sin! Did we really get that–? The power of sin was cursed forever by God in Christ? Wow! That is great news! But…is that concept is weightier than our minds can carry? In the Gospels Christ … Continue reading

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