Holy Week started two days ago, on Palm Sunday. The wonderful response to Jesus entering Jerusalem would change rapidly. Below is the Biblical chronology of events. Take time to ponder how much you are loved by your Father, that He would send His son for your salvation.
Blessings.
A couple of days ago as I walked outside on our back deck, I glanced over into my neighbor’s yard. Her trees were blooming in bright pink and white blossoms. Yesterday was the Spring Solstice that I used to teach about – the time when the sun is directly over the Equator as we move from the cold weather towards spring and summer. We’ve made it through winter, people!
What if we also viewed this change in our circumstances in light of the pandemic? What if we could change our fear of the Coronavirus into a journey towards hopefulness and healing. Whether by vaccines, immunity, or prayer, we are hopefully moving in the right direction. My underlying faith teaches me that God is in control and will orchestrate everything for our good if we believe and trust in Him. (Romans 8:28)
Let’s start believing in Him and He will bring us through. God bless.
Sue
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Did you ever come across an idea that was too good to keep to yourself? That happened to me recently when I was catching up with some unread articles from Decision magazine, and came across one from author Karen Kingsbury. Entitled “You Were Seen,” the article really spoke to me, and I’m now sharing the idea she related – a cross between paying it forward and evangelism. It could be used by Sunday School classes, youth groups, or anyone who wants to help to brighten someone’s circumstances while also giving them a resource to change their life.
Please check out the link to the article. God bless.
In this season of growing division among us, I would like to share an encouraging example of the loving acceptance of your “neighbor,” despite differences of race, background, beliefs, or opinions. It’s not easy, but Ray Stevens’ iconic song reminds us that we are all one race – the human race – created with a beauty all our own. The Bible tells us to love God first, and our neighbor as ourself. Enjoy the lyrics and the song.
SUE – Voice II
Everything Is Beautiful
Song by Ray Stevens
Jesus loves the little children,
All the children of the world.
Red and yellow, black and white
They are precious in his sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Everything is beautiful in it’s own way.
Like a starry summer night,
Or a snow covered winter’s day.
And everybody’s beautiful in their own way, Under God’s Heaven
The world’s gonna find the way.
There is none so blind
As He who will not see.
We must not close up minds
We must let our thoughts be free.
For every hour that passes by,
You know the world gets a little bit older.
It’s time to realize that beauty lies
In the eyes of the beholder.
And everything is beautiful in its own way.
Like a starry summer night
On a snow covered winter’s day, ah, sing it children!
Everybody’s beautiful in their own way.
Under God’s Heaven
The world’s gonna find a way.
We shouldn’t care about the length of His hair
Or the color of His skin. Don’t worry about what shows from without,
But the love that lives within.
Everything is gonna work out fine,
Just take a little time to the look on the good side, my friend.
And everything is beautiful in it’s own way
Like a starry summer night,
On a snow covered winter’s day, ah, sing it children!
Everybody’s beautiful in their own way.
Under God’s Heaven
The world’s gonna find a way, one more time –
Everything is beautiful in its own way.
Like a starry summer night,
On a snow covered winter’s day.
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Songwriters: Ray Stevens / H. R. Ragsdale
Everything Is Beautiful lyrics © Combine Music Corp., Ahab Music Company Inc)
Regardless of our fears or how bad a situation looks, our God is in control and is worthy of praise. Enjoy the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at the link below. God bless.
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One God, Two Voices 