tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.comments2024-03-11T13:56:01.766-05:00aMazing GracePeggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comBlogger10586125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-10337833727789642862023-05-11T15:23:33.871-05:002023-05-11T15:23:33.871-05:00🙏🏻🙏🏻Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-28840604222948176662023-05-11T08:45:21.507-05:002023-05-11T08:45:21.507-05:00"Jesus won't do our job - we are to sow. ..."Jesus won't do our job - we are to sow. We can't do His job - He is to grow."~James Merritt "We can do our part, but only Christ can reach the heart."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-54544632438526129652023-05-08T22:05:03.772-05:002023-05-08T22:05:03.772-05:00Wonderful choices!!! of course, I love them both t...Wonderful choices!!! of course, I love them both too, but your choice of them is beautifully personal & meaningful! Yes that is an image to behold & a sweet old song! Thank you Karen for your fantastic comment & NEVER giving up. Your encouragement & your creative storytelling on your own blog years ago shows your strength & ability in writing & weaving a story together was always a true blessing to read! Your gift(s) continue to bring me joy & hope as I delight in you & the honor to call you sister & friend in Christ! Thank you forever💚💚💚🌈🤗💙Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-69512355277256395572023-05-08T21:53:10.770-05:002023-05-08T21:53:10.770-05:00👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼It's about time! What a joy! What ...👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼It's about time! What a joy! What a miracle! You have the victory over Blogger (now for YV images - no matter what they wrote about 'terms' Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-56243778041419010192023-05-08T19:56:45.282-05:002023-05-08T19:56:45.282-05:00Oh, my goodness! It actually let me post!Oh, my goodness! It actually let me post!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-70160672841087975372023-05-08T19:55:59.026-05:002023-05-08T19:55:59.026-05:00Oh, amen to the Greatest Storyteller! This will be...Oh, amen to the Greatest Storyteller! This will be a great series, I can tell! Your thoughts and indepth info on "The Sower" are a great lesson for today!<br /><br />My favorite parables are the "Prodigal Son" and the "Lost Sheep". Both speak to my heart for my time(s) as a prodigal and my son's wanderings. The image of the waiting Father that Jesus paints never fails to bring tears to my eyes. The Shepherd searching for the one lost sheep and then rejoicing does the same! Reminds me of an old song 🎶 Here I am , Here I am.<br />I am one the shepherd,<br />left the fold and found<br />There were ninety and nine.<br />But He left the fold to find<br />One little lost lamb, <br /><br />And here I am.🎶<br /><br />What wondrous love and amazing grace!🙏🏻Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-27967658922386091982023-05-08T15:53:41.972-05:002023-05-08T15:53:41.972-05:00I found out that The Mustard Seed is "one of ...I found out that The Mustard Seed is "one of the shorter parables of Jesus. It appears in Matthew (13:31–32), Mark (4:30–32), and Luke (13:18–19)." "Is the mustard seed a parable?<br />The mustard seed was the smallest seed, but it grew into a huge plant. This is Mark's third parable of growth. In this parable, Jesus teaches that although the Kingdom of God started small, with Jesus and the disciples, it would grow and spread across the world to unlimited numbers of followers."Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-59345861111694163022023-05-08T11:30:19.561-05:002023-05-08T11:30:19.561-05:00Is the Mustard Seed a parable? I'll have to lo...Is the Mustard Seed a parable? I'll have to look into that ... I guess since it's spring, it's easier to focus on seeds - yet the yellow ones (not mustard seeds) sprouting all over our lawn do not delight me. But one member of our household informed me it's good for the bees (which also don't delight me, but they do need to live or survive too, I guess) - dandelion flowers are fine (???) but not when they seed & create more. (plus I am no dandelion wine fan either, is that real?) I do not like the weeds in any form, nor the wood/deer ticks I have already encountered on me for the few times I was out so ... ta-ta for now clean-up woods & lawn detail (Ha) I love my deer, but I do wish & hope that they are deer tick free. In fact, if I could I would put flee/tick collars on all the little ones.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-57076902750645536612023-05-08T11:21:23.273-05:002023-05-08T11:21:23.273-05:00I should have made this another blog post because ...I should have made this another blog post because I surely have much more in me about The Sower & the Seed & even the Soil (in fact, I think that this 'parable' of Jesus was one that gave me the idea (I wanted to say inspired but since it never happened ...) to write a children's book but I never did. I also thought I'd be able to illustrate or knew some artistic person who could capture the images I had in my head... it's probably been done by now. Anyways, I will have to decide at the end of JESUS, the Storyteller if The Sower is my favorite, after looking at all of these & perhaps more of the parables not covered. What I know for certain is that JESUS is my Favorite STORYTELLER & I could listen to Him for hours and hours, a lifetime of endless 'parables' - mine, yours & those yet to come.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-83293671299611404562023-05-08T11:13:36.810-05:002023-05-08T11:13:36.810-05:00The Parable of the Sower is indeed one of my favor...The Parable of the Sower is indeed one of my favorites!!! I really like the analogy of the different soils. I have tried to 'sow seeds' for most of my life. I'm afraid that too many of my seeds fell on 'deaf' ears so I guess that is indicated by the seeds sown along the path. I was thinking that it might be the hard soil ... the rocky soil, but discovered that hardness & rockiness was not the only problem (plus the seeds that fell there "refers to someone who hears the word & receives it with joy" but without a root, it is short-lived) and my seeds don't seem to have that initial response yet I notice there is no root & hardly much joy or acceptance - so it can't be that one ... for MORE info check out this site: https://findinggodamongus.com/parable-of-the-sower/<br /><br />I wondered if the seeds I sow are falling among the thorns AND that they were along the path both. All I know for sure is that the evil one keeps them blinded & deaf to their need for JESUS, which I thought indicated the hard soil (hardness of heart & mind) blocked & tuned out to accepting the Truth or seeing beyond their stubborn ideas and beliefs. I've prayed & prayed (and will continue) however I have finally come to a place of accepting the hard truth that some will perish because of their stubborn hearts or brainwashed thinking and superiority that they have the right to their own beliefs - and I accept this now in part, realizing that one of my main core beliefs is that of free will, that God has given everyone their own free will - we can plant seeds, we can try to encourage & show life & growth and continue to pray for miracles but it's God's Spirit that needs to penetrate that hardness & pierce that darkness of those who continue to see their way as right & refuse or reject the Light & Love Jesus came to give us. It truly breaks (broke) my heart to fight through & accept this however I still believe in miracles & my Jesus, not only is a Miracle Worker but HE can do the impossible with the strong-willed, stubbornness of hard hearts & minds. There is still time & our God is the God of so many second chances to receive the Good News & gift He offers of salvation only through JESUS! (John 14:6) I'll use a shovel or a till or any tool God gives me to break the hard soil so Living Water can seep in to the seeds planted & bit by bit growth will start & flourish bringing forth a plant with good roots developing fruit & a harvestPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-20010322567913601562023-05-06T14:03:35.040-05:002023-05-06T14:03:35.040-05:00Amen! He IS our miracle worker! Every single day.....Amen! He IS our miracle worker! Every single day...both big and (seemingly) small moments....He blesses us with miracle after miracle.<br /><br />"We want to be people who have such faith that we know answered prayers are miracles. We want to be amazed and know that God shows up whenever we see Him move in our lives and in the lives of others." Yes, yes, Lord! Forgive me for not noticing the many miracles You supply throughout my day or the times I notice and forget to praise You! <br /><br />Your testimony of recent events and the subsequent analogy is full of examples of how our wonderful Lord brings goodness and healing from the not so good and great pain. " We need to keep on believing so when a desperate situation arises, we know that JESUS has the ultimate power over everything - anything. Miracles require us to trust God - release and relinquish, then receive! " Powerful truth!<br /><br />Praying for your physical healing to go quickly and your soul healing to continue to draw you closer to Him as you continue to be a blessing to all who know you! KTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-24405438189422685292023-02-23T14:26:34.755-06:002023-02-23T14:26:34.755-06:00Weds. Lord, give me the grace to accept that I am ...Weds. Lord, give me the grace to accept that I am dust.<br /><br /> Lord, give me the grace to accept my own mortality.<br /><br />Thurs. Lord, give me the grace to be aware of Your presence.<br /><br /> Lord, give me the grace to be fully present with You.<br /><br />Fri. God, give me the grace to keep my eyes on You.<br /><br /> Lord, give me the grace to receive Your Word.<br /><br />Sat. Lord, give me the grace to see You in my life.<br /><br /> Lord, give me the grace to choose Your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-32090648590617384642023-02-23T14:18:30.271-06:002023-02-23T14:18:30.271-06:00Dear God, I give you the following [name them] and...Dear God, I give you the following [name them] and lay them at the foot of the cross. Help me to move forward without these things in my life; guide me, comfort me, and stand in the gap of where these things were, so I can be closer to you. Amen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-60454712883024773682023-02-07T14:25:13.812-06:002023-02-07T14:25:13.812-06:00Aw LD you're the sweet friend!!! I saw/read th...<br />Aw LD you're the sweet friend!!! I saw/read this comment but couldn't find it here then realized it was awaiting moderation (since it's Anonymous) so I had to verify it was ok (not spam). That's why the delay. I only delete to maintain some privacy after read in hopes that not too many others were lurking & reading. Just have more than 1 comment attracts attention to blog & comments. I'm still waiting about starting over on YV again after more than 13 years there. Prayers & abundant blessings for you, too. Big 🤗<br />~ PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-43467066106835545842023-02-06T14:36:53.775-06:002023-02-06T14:36:53.775-06:00Thank you Peggy. You are a sweet friend and I wish...Thank you Peggy. You are a sweet friend and I wish only the best - of course Praying for many many many blessings over you. Keep in touch. Plz try to make a new log in to YV so we can keep in touch. Just check in every now and again. Hugs♥️<br />You can delete after you read if you don’t want these replies on your page. LDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-18575267778770045872023-02-04T16:18:50.540-06:002023-02-04T16:18:50.540-06:00Since both you and KT are Anonymous (due to Blogge...Since both you and KT are Anonymous (due to Blogger not accepting), I am guessing this is LD from YV, if not - let me know who (or initials) ... I'm holding on to the Bread too!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-2482420839870041022023-02-04T12:59:17.356-06:002023-02-04T12:59:17.356-06:00I will too, I need many pieces of bread to hold. W...I will too, I need many pieces of bread to hold. We all need "the" bread each day for the journey of life ♥️Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-77677233505846655222023-02-04T12:22:22.565-06:002023-02-04T12:22:22.565-06:00Hi Peggy,
I agree with you .. YV does keep me acc...Hi Peggy,<br /><br />I agree with you .. YV does keep me accountable as well. I am one of those A type personalities and it nags me to death knowing I have something undone. I pray for my mind to stop the madness and let it relax. When things are incomplete or unsettled or I have something in the waiting it drives my anxiety over the top. I am dealing with that right now. <br />I am reading a book from Priscilla Shirer "fervent" and it is helping me learn how to get rid of the demons all around us. I am trying to remove the presence of feeling sorry for myself. We must learn how to be grateful for the here and now. Being thankful is something we should always express because it's a course we will never graduate from. I read that somewhere along with some other great advice. No matter we must stay in the Word it keeps our hearts and minds as well as souls accountable in so many ways. I want to share something with you, (it's a study .. not a big one) so email me and I will send it in a reply. How do I send you an email privately?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-30609075707628693052023-01-26T13:17:54.977-06:002023-01-26T13:17:54.977-06:00Now I just loved all of this post! The sweet story...Now I just loved all of this post! The sweet story of the children going to sleep holding onto the bread was the perfect way to tie it all together! I’ll remember it the next time I have trouble sleeping! Thanks for sharing…KTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-30979241826874210352022-12-18T21:47:52.301-06:002022-12-18T21:47:52.301-06:00Thank you so much for your visit & concern! I&...Thank you so much for your visit & concern! I'm not sure how long ago it was but during my giving thanks in November, I think, I signed on to You Versions on our house computer using Google then somehow got signed out & no matter what I tried I could not log back in, wasn't sure of what email I originally used at You Versions nor password. I found out how to do something about it but then found out, signing back in that I'd lose my progress, friends, be starting over and worse yet as I went to my other devices, I was logged out. So frustrated I figured that I would wait to the New Year to attempt getting back & how God & I might spend our time together until then. I have gone to YV plans without signing in & that works, but have found I'm content right now this way. I do have many yearly devotionals that I have been doing & books that I continue with so who knows what God & I might do. I do enjoy soaking in His Presence & Study Gateway video teachings. I wish you a blessed & merry Christmas as this year draws to a close!<br />Love you precious sister & appreciate your kind words!<br />💜 ~ Peggy Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-37304802019827540472022-12-18T06:04:48.062-06:002022-12-18T06:04:48.062-06:00This is sooo good Peggy. You were in my heart str...This is sooo good Peggy. You were in my heart strongly yesterday and I began to search and saw nothing of you in six days on YouVersion so I asked Karen via text message if all was well. She assured me. A hiatus is something we ALL need. I remember an activity fast we did as a church many years ago— for a month or maybe longer. What a difference it made to soak in HIS presence during those days of dedicated time to the LORD. I’m ready for that again. Have a blessed week— rest up. God has many things ahead….. love you sweet sister. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-27664574429583964372022-12-16T10:13:16.624-06:002022-12-16T10:13:16.624-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-37601068316484475742022-12-08T15:37:48.363-06:002022-12-08T15:37:48.363-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-25793503365611483382022-12-06T18:17:41.240-06:002022-12-06T18:17:41.240-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290713315512977215.post-6354101984463265812022-12-05T16:56:15.349-06:002022-12-05T16:56:15.349-06:00I find peace in God alone! Maranatha, Lord Jesus! ...I find peace in God alone! Maranatha, Lord Jesus! KtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com