“And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.” ~ Jeremiah 18:4 Today, I want to share with you a cute little poem (down below) about a broken teapot. My pastor’s wife (Mrs. Kathy McCullough) wrote this poem, and last year she placed it on pretty bookmarks to give to the ladies at our church. I keep mine at my bedside since that’s where I love to read. I love teacups and teapots as well. There’s soooooo many designs and colors. So many unique ones; they never…
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Are You Salty…Or, Are You Good for Nothing?
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. ~ Matthew 5:13 I have a deep affection and appreciation for salt. Salt is essential to our well-being. Without it, we would die. It’s a sustainer of life. It’s a substance that makes a significant difference. Salt can cleanse wounds since it kills many types of bacteria. It can be used for cleaning items in your home. It can also detoxify the skin, as it draws out toxins. (Have you ever…
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Have You Tasted and Seen the Lord’s Goodness?
Psalm 34:8 says, “O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.“ In this Bible verse, there are two important action verbs… TASTE and SEE. To “taste” something, you have to put a bite of substance into your mouth. To “see” something, you have to open your eyes and take a look. Both “taste” and “see” require a little action on our part to gain the benefits. Are you missing out on the goodness of the Lord? God wants us to put our faith to the test. He wants to prove Himself. When we do, we will see that He is good!…
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God is Thinking About Us
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 KJV When I was 19, before heading off to Bible college, a sweet lady made me an embroidery-stitched picture with the Bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but at the time I had no clue what the Bible verse really meant. As I began to grow more spiritually in Bible college by continually reading and hearing God’s Word, my spiritual understanding deepened. I remember coming home for a visit from college and glancing at the Bible verse hanging…
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How to Get Past the Hurdles in Life’s Journey
If you’ve ever been on a really rough road trip (you know — one in which everything seemed to go wrong), then you also know how sweet and good it feels to have FINALLY arrived “safe and sound” to your destination… all in one piece. Don’t you appreciate the RELIEF you feel of finally getting a rest from your adverse traveling escapade? Our life’s journey can get a bit rugged sometimes… Life is full of hurdles and tough trials that seem to overwhelm us. It can be hard to endure. We long for relief from the adversity. Our Heavenly Father LOVES us so much that He wanted to encourage and…
