Tag Archives: Bible

Legacy of Words

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

My great-great-grandfather Cornelis deBruyn wrote a summary about his family’s dangerous crossing from the Netherlands to America in 1889. My grandpa John Volkema compiled a journal during his military service in WWI. We have an auditory account of my uncle … Continue reading →

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Fast and Pray

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

I revised this guide I made a few years ago, for a presentation about fasting. It’s my prayer you will be encouraged to find a time soon to fast and pray. Have you felt called to something deeper? What is … Continue reading →

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Sweet Hour of Prayer

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

Prayer is a discipline that is difficult to follow through with because we’re human. I have good intentions but it’s not easy to stay consistent. There are many ways to pray and no wrong way to pray. It’s a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, gifts of the Holy Spirit, God, God's faithfulness, God's Holy Word, healing prayer, Holy Spirit, listening prayer, P.R.M.I., prayer, saying yes or no, time organization | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Capture Your Thoughts

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

As I spooned the browned hamburger into the strainer, steam billowed up in a white cloud. What was that? I remembered to capture the thought and held it for a moment before it evaporated. I was jealous of someone. *** … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, focus and being mindful, God's Holy Word, Holy Spirit, mind of Christ, new beginnings, old self/new self in Christ, Renewing of your mind, word of God | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Picture Speaks A Thousand Words

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

A sunbow blazed to the right of the lowering sun. Blue and white sections filled the sky, with orange and yellow horizontal ribbons. Waves rolled up foaming and reclining back. I continued to walk toward the lighthouse although darkness was … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty of nature, Bible, God, God our Father, God's faithfulness, heaven, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lake Michigan, listen, listening prayer, nature's beauty, photography, prayer, rainbows, sunsets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Spring Glory

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

Hasn’t it been absolutely beautiful lately? Here’s some pictures I snapped of the beautiful trees, bushes and flowers we have enjoyed the last few weeks as Michigan comes alive. Please share Bible verses which go with these photographs. I’d love … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

This week I’m linking up with the Five Minute Friday. The prompt is ‘Breathe.’ If you’d like to join in the fun, press this link    http://katemotaung.com/2017/02/02/five-minute-friday-breathe-lisa-jo-baker/   PEACE. Hold up a hand, with the first two fingers in a … Continue reading →

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