Tag Archives: God’s protection

Light Winds

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Myrna Folkert

Who doesn’t want a bigger boat? Early this Spring we decided to take the plunge. When our 351 Silverton Sedan sold in two weeks, my husband Cliff combed Boat Trader and other websites every day. We soon realized boats are … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty of nature, Boat trip 2021, boating, Detroit River, God's protection, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake St. Clair, nature's beauty, New Boat 2021, St. Clair River, summer, thankfulness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Think On These Things

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

How are you doing? I feel like I’ve been spinning on a child’s toy top. I’m still in a daze with the immense challenges we’ve experienced in our country in just two weeks. As all of you know, in a … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Coronavirus, fasting, fear, God's omniscience, God's presence, God's protection, Hope, prayer, Renewing of your mind, sickness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

In the Waiting Room

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

We’re all waiting. Every person hopes and prays for something. God promises us in his holy Word, that in this world we will have trouble, but he will be with us. So we wait with hands held open. Waiting for … Continue reading →

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He Holds Me

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Myrna Folkert

Smack! The car careened in two circles, jumped through the air, and landed in the ditch. Eerie silence. This is how it was explained to us later. About ten years ago, one of our sons had a serious car accident. … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Family, fear, God, God our Father, God's faithfulness, God's Love, God's protection, love | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

I Will Uphold You

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Myrna Folkert

As I drove to the marina one day, I slowed down for a four-way stop behind one other car. Movement on my right side caught my eye. A man and a little girl on bikes, approached the corner on the … Continue reading →

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Even IF

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Myrna Folkert

Word prompt of the week, is IF. Find many stories at Five Minute Friday on Kate Motaung’s blog. http://fiveminutefriday.com/2018/06/28/fmf-link-up-if/ *** When I first saw the word prompt this week, this story plunked itself into my brain and would not go away. … Continue reading →

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Plotting A Course

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Myrna Folkert

The hum of the motor was so loud that I couldn’t stay awake. The warmth of the sun and the calmness of the sparkling water was mesmerizing. My bookmark slipped onto the seat. It had been an early morning. We … Continue reading →

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Earthen Vessel

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Myrna Folkert

  Longing for you God, body’s failing, drags me down, Old woman used to say I wanna go home. Panic-stricken, weary and worn, Hot coals rise up, ignite the dread. Depths are constantly near, Whispering lies I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Hearts Knitted Together

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

It’s the instant bond we have from the moment we know we’re pregnant. Our heart is no longer our own. It is instantly and forever shared. It’s a heart tie that is very strong, a cord no one can sever. … Continue reading →

Posted in ancestors, Ancestry, beauty of nature, Family, God's omniscience, God's protection, healing, Mom, mother-child connections, Mothers and daughters, nature's beauty, Science and the bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

What If?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

Do you ever think “what if?” What if the unthinkable happens to me? What if I get overly anxious and I embarrass myself completely? What if I do all this work and the book never materializes and I waste many … Continue reading →

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