Tag Archives: love

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 →

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Ten Thousand Days

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Myrna Folkert

My dad left a cedar chest on my mom’s front porch on Christmas Eve, 1941. A few weeks before, he asked her if she would like to have one. Nothing else was mentioned. When my mom arrived home on Christmas … Continue reading →

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Live Like You’re Loved

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Myrna Folkert

Maybe you’ve heard the song by the group, Hawk Nelson, called, “Live Like You’re Loved!” I know we are so loved by our Heavenly Father. In Jeremiah 31:3, God said, “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. … Continue reading →

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Come to the Water

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Myrna Folkert

As a kid, I was deathly afraid of water. When my parents sent me for swimming lessons, I fought and hung on to the doorposts in fear. Unfortunately, I was forced to go and none of it ended well. In … Continue reading →

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Aroma of Christ

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Myrna Folkert

On walks or bike rides, I take many pictures of trees, bushes and flowers. It never ceases to amaze me how a grand transition takes place every spring from the gray and brown, to tinges of green, and finally into … Continue reading →

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Last Lessons From Ebony Anne

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Myrna Folkert

There comes a time when dogs get old. It creeps up on you. Twelve years. My Ebony Anne has been an obedient, patient old soul. Her sleek black hair shone in the sun. She never had much time to stand … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Myrna Folkert

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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Eyes of Your Heart

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Myrna Folkert

Would you please give me just a couple minutes? Look hard into my hazel eyes and listen.  Don’t be angry, the reason I’m saying this is because I love you so much. What I want to tell you is that … Continue reading →

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A Prayer On the Shore

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

Quench my thirst, Living Water. Help me trust you God, when I doubt. Remind me of your faithfulness. Enable me to be your vessel of healing. Advise me with Your Holy Spirit. Ease my anxiety when I feel can’t make … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, beauty of nature, boating, faith, fear, focus and being mindful, forgiveness, God's faithfulness, healing, healing prayer, Holy Spirit, Lake Michigan, love, nature's beauty, prayer, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Roses and dropped petals

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

It’s all roses, cards and heart-shaped candies….. Not always. Not for everyone. Not every time. Today, as you enjoy those you love, be sure to think about how much you can give to someone, not what you get. And think … Continue reading →

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