What'cha See?

When you look at this picture, what do you see? Think carefully for what you first see might not be what is actually there.

Yes, first there is the headlight of a car traveling down a street with signs of a storm that has passed. The storm has left many ruts, making the travel to the fill-up (gasoline) station a little nasty. But that's only the beginning of what's in store. After the station, there is a crossing. The choice being whether to turn to the right or left - or choose the road ahead.

May I liken this to our walk with the Lord. Many times it is only His Light that leads us down a road that has drenched our very being. In life's storms we would drown if possible but there is always His headlight guiding us as we go through (repeat, GO THROUGH) the storm to the other side. The refilling station supplies the strength to go on after weathering the storm. After that, it is our choice as to which way to go. We can say it's too hard to follow this path so I'll make a turn to something a little easier. Easier? Hmm. Or, we can elect to go on in a straight direction, seeing storm clouds on the horizon. If that's what we choose, after another storm or two, it won't be long before everything will be bright and clean. There's something to say when we decide to use the road that keeps our journey headed straight toward Heaven. Knew you'd agree.

In the Storm

Storms make a strong tree
Sufferings make a strong Child of God
Eccl 7.3

Weather Alert

If you want to see the sunshine,

you have to weather the storm.

- Frank Lane

Are You A Swimmer?

Sometimes God calms the storm.
At other times, He calms the sailor.
And sometimes He makes us swim.

~Author Unknown

Weather Report

After a storm....comes a calm.

Let It Rain

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass

. . . it's about learning to dance in the rain.

May God Give

May God give you…

For every storm, a rainbow

For every tear, a smile

For every care, a promise

And a blessing, in each trial.

For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share (it)

For every sigh, a sweet song

And an answer, for each prayer.

Irish Proverb

Storm Clouds Overhead?

No Need to Worry

The Lord Will Calm Our Storms

If We Will Just Call Out to Him

What's on the Horizon?

Storms make a strong tree


Sufferings make a strong Christian

Keep Sewing On

I just became the proud owner of a new sewing machine. It has been 27 years since I've had a new machine. In fact, for the last two years, I haven't had one at all. What would necessitate that I buy one now? Projects - namely, window coverings, a Pergola cover, to mention a few. With its purchase I started to think. About what? Well, the making of garments, and the importance in a covering.

As mothers, our greatest commission is to prepare our children for life. The 31st Proverbs talks of a virtuous woman - a woman who gave much thought in readying her family for the various seasons. She knew there would be days when storms would rise - when hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes would appear in an attempt to destroy her children. We, like this woman, must ready our children for such times. We must design our patterns through prayer, and sow the garments with threads woven in peace. Then, when the elements beat with all their fury against our precious ones, we will have the assurance that the enemy cannot destroy them. Yes, it will take hours, weeks, months and years of preparation - time we could spend doing things for ourselves, doing what we want - but, I for one, want to make sure my loved ones are covered - as I am sure you do.

What are the instructions to make these special garments?

Believe in His Word each and every day. Have faith for His keeping. Implant in your children's hearts a desire to serve Him. Saturate them with love and thankfulness. Teach them to pray and read Biblical stories. Reward them for good works. Discipline them with wisdom. Strive to be a godly example.

The storms are brewing round-about us - getting stronger with every day. How do I know? Just listen to its sounds, and read of its destruction. It is imperative that we sew through the day and during the night. We must fill our children's closets with life's needed garments, ensuring that they will be wrapped in proper clothing so that life will not devour them. We must Keep Sewing On.

A Nail in a Sure Place

A Nail in a Sure Place

by K.J. Hopper

A nail modestly glistens in the morning light,
it having been painstakingly anchored to the wall.

It will act as a security, to brace up my structure
assuring me protection from unseen dangers.

My hopes and dreams are stabilized by its steadiness
This is my support, a nail secured in a sure place.

How important for us to make sure that our structures will not be damaged by the winds that are blowing all about. Everything that can be shaken (from its foundation) is being or will be shaken. We need to check our mortal building to make sure that it can withstand what comes our way. Remember, we can be Secure in Him - that is, if that is our desire.