QUIET TALKS ON THE GOSPEL

This line walker is not the picture on my blog.  Neither is it the movie by the same name, nor a worker on a petroleum line.  This one thinks he/she can get as close to a sin as possible and yet not actually sinned. I realize the doctrine of sin is not popular so it is denied and avoided.   www.whatwouldajesusgirldo.com

Last Sunday evening the 2nd season of "All Creatures Great and Small" began on PBS Masterpiece.  The 1st season had ended with the bride Helen sitting along on the front church pew as the town folk left for home.  Helen had called off the wedding for reasons yet unknown.   Jesus said Matthew 5:21-26

What is your Hallmark / Character? What is mine?

A Sunday Devotion for Caregivers Psalm 131   A Pilgrim Song / Weaning Song / Antidote to Pride / Song of Hope Is it possible to have our soul be like a baby content . . to have our soul be like a weaned child?    PEACE IS THE FIRST THING TO GO when you're a CG unless you are settled in the Lord and His Word.

Friday Faith Talks I still remember the day I walked into church and learned that Keith had died.  He was still young.  He thought he was looking for God but God had been wooing him for a long time.   The title of this podcast is the same as Keith's song.  If possible, please read John 14 before the new year comes in.  His song is played in its entirety at the end of this podcast.  

Four funerals during this year's 'Christmas season' has made me think even more of eternity.  Psalm 121 has always been a comfort to those who are grieving. One cannot 'hurry' the grieving process. As a new year begins soon, let's lift up our eyes frequently.  Will you do that with me?  Our eyes tire of looking around at earth's events.  Rest your eyes by looking up to heaven.

FRIDAY FAITH TALKS Starling Murmurations have drawn us outside in the cold to watch.  It's amazing . . it's a God thing.  They cooperate and dance together (as opposed to fussing birds at a feeder).   The birth of Jesus drew Mary and Joseph, the angels and the shepherds.  What about you?  What are you being drawn to?  God is always the Initiator.  We think we are looking for Him, but He is drawing us.  Isn't that a beautiful thing at Christmas?

The original "Power Couple" staying in a stable because there was no room in the inn . . . .  What happened the night Jesus was born?  Did she just barely make it?  It was a 60 mile trip.  All that travel on a donkey?  

Is there a person in your life you would consider a Grinch?  A person who makes a portion of your life miserable, or tries to make you miserable?   Once upon a time there were 2 women who did not get along.  They worked in the same building and were scheduled for lunch at the same time.  Imagine that.

How does a parent handle waiting, not knowing if your child is still alive or not?  What if a killer is out and about while you walk hand in hand with your child, wondering if the man coming in your direction is the one who previously committed the crimes? We have the Ancient of Days (God) who has watched from Day 1 and will until Judgment Day.  You can rest your mind and heart because He sees and he knows.  He doesn't even need to give lie detector tests.  After all is said and done, He will right every wrong.