Spiritual Thoughts

P rotect your vision. Prevail over adversity. Persevere in the midst of turmoil. Passionately act upon your convictions. Purposefully walk into the day. ~ Mary Ann Radmacher T hus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways, and see and ask for the ancient paths. Where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your life." ~ Jeremiah 6:16

T he greatest blessing and joy of prayer is not necessarily receiving an answer, BUT rather in being and becoming the type of person God can trust with the answer. ~ Unknown T he LORD protects His people, and they can come to Him in times of trouble. the LORD helps them and saves them from the wicked BECAUSE they run to Him. ~ Psalm 37:39-40

  Friday Tale - Somebody's Got Your Back   A uthor Jack Canfield said, “Human beings are not designed to go through life alone. No one has to bear the burden of tough times all by themselves.”   A television nature program captured an image of this idea well. It was an episode about a baby bear.   The cub was one of two babies born to a mother black bear, but his sibling died in childbirth. Not too long afterward, Mama Bear also died. The little cub was left alone to fend in the world.   But he was fortunate. He soon came across a huge male black bear who took a liking to the little guy. By the end of the day the adoption papers were signed and the little cub had a new friend and father.   Papa Bear showed the cub how to forage for berries. He taught him which plants he could eat and which to leave alone. He showed him how to fish. Papa Bear taught the cub all the things a bear needs to know to get along in the world.  ...