A Thought for the End of the Year – I Wonder Have I Done My Best for Jesus?

Colossians 3:23-24  And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Is God Able to Keep His Promises?

Here is a short devotional thought from a lady named Mercy.  I posted this at the Home Maker's Corner some years ago, but I wanted to share it with you as well.  It seemed like it might be helpful to anyone who is going through a hard time right now.  It also seemed appropriate as we end one year and look to the new challenges of the new.

Is God Able to Keep His Promises?

Ephesians 3:20-21  Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Evening Song - Still, Still with Thee

Australian Memories - Fern Trees

I believe that these trees are a type of fern trees.  We saw them in the tropical rain forest section of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt. Coot-tha when we visited Australia in 2013.

Just for Fun - Some Family Humor

Here are some links to Family Circus comics that I liked. :-)  I hope you enjoy them.

There's just something about snow...

I feel that way myself sometimes. :-)

Kind of like some people on Facebook...

I know that feeling too.

The budding artist.

Food for thought.

...and this one is just riiight.

The Blessings that Remain - by Annie Johnson Flint

Today I had intended to post another article in the Refugee series, but this morning my heart was
heavy for our friends who have lost loved ones this year.  The majority of the loved ones were born again, which is good, but I know that the holiday season is particularly hard when one is dealing with a recent loss like that.  Consequently, I decided to share this poem instead. I'm sending you to the page on the Home Maker's Corner this time rather than copying it here.

Annie Johnson Flint was well acquainted with grief and loss.  She lost her birth parents, her adoptive parents and her own mobility apparently before she was 30 years of age.  I hope her heartfelt poem will bless someone.

There are loved ones who are missing
From the fireside and the feast;
There are faces that have vanished,
There are voices that have ceased...

Please read the whole poem here:  The Blessings that Remain


2 Corinthians 1:2-4  Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

Evening Song – Gentle Voice

Matthew 11:28-30  Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.