No matter how many good deeds we’ve done or how many mistakes we’ve made, God’s love for us remains the same.
From Isaiah 49:15-16: “Can a woman forget her nursing child or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these might forget, yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are continually before Me.”
After a couple of hours of card playing, the final stakes come down to this rivalry between two players. Their card-playing skills have outlasted the rest of the field.
The final hand is ready to go with cards now being shuffled and dealt. The room’s atmosphere deals out its own stillness, filled with the sharpened concentration of these two savvy card sharks.
The old man’s mind strains to stay focused, and his eyes fill with intensity. The master has traveled down this path many times in the past. His experience is sure to overcome his younger opponent.
The young, upstart challenges for the master’s crown. His fearless, confident approach attempts to break through. Will his skills and luck be enough?
Looking over their cards again and again, both competitors try to gain one last advantage before this final, dramatic hand plays out.
The room’s activity grows quiet. The small gallery of onlookers silently waits for the night’s final outcome.
The young man understands that the next play will determine the winner. Victory is within his reach.
Grandpa boldly asks, “Got any four’s?”
His determined grandson replies back with a smile, “Go fish!”
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
Collarless sweaters that button down the front were named for the man who was fond of wearing them–James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan. In addition to starting a fashion trend, Brudenell led the famous Change of the Light Brigade in 1854, during the Crimean War.
“Wicked” author Gregory Maguire chose Elphaba as the name of the Wicked Witch of the West in tribute to “Oz” author L. Frank Baum. The name is a phonetic take on Baum’s initials, L-F-B.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was a former first lady of the United States during her husband’s tenure as President (1933-1945). Her life was filled with many accomplishments and pursuits outside of her political involvement with her husband: diplomat (United Nations) and activist (human rights).
Nothing
Comes between
God and ourselves
Walking in His faithfulness
Peace
Father’s
Steadfast love
Holy Spirit guides
Jesus dwells within us
Grace
Daily
Blessed discipleship
Faith community unites
Diverse group of believers
Growing
We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.
From Psalm 62:5-6: “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.”
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