Category Archives: God’s love for us

HAPPY ‘NIPPY’ SABBATH

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Smiles

Morning temps in the teens and low twenties here these days. Until a couple of days ago, the mums were still holding up, so I brought in a large armload, hoping some could be used in the pulpit flower arrangement.  … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SABBATH — HE LIFTS ME UP

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Smiles

Rather than clicking this into Google (you’d get gay stuff), please copy and paste the following link. It will get Chinese children singing “He lifts me up”.  Lovely! http://www.kuaishou.com/i/photo/lwx?userId=76250346&photoId=401977271&cc=share_wxtl&from=timeline&isappinstalled=0 YOU LIFT ME UP When I am down, and, oh, my … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SABBATH — ENJOY SOME FLORA

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Smiles

WOW!!   This blog seems to be mixed up with another by the same name.  That is, they’re both mine, but accessed from here differently.   And sent differently some how.  Consequently, I’ve posted sometimes on one and sometimes on the other … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SABBATH — OUR LOVING FATHER’S PLANS FOR US

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Smiles

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) :}   Smiles

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HAPPY SABBATH — ENTER GOD’S REST

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Smiles

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”  That’s Jesus talking, in olden times and now.  :}   Matthew 11:28  (NKJV) These are a only few ways to seek His rest. … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER SUNRISE SERMON

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Smiles

Tom and Joan may complain about their Puget Sound weather, but they often receive and share Gods “Sunrise Sermons” — like this one from yesterday (Sabbath).  Thank our heavenly Father and the Bigley’s for their generosity. Oh, before you go, … Continue reading →

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CREATION WEEK — 7TH DAY — HAPPY SABBATH

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Smiles

Thus the heavens Photo by Steve Jurvetson: Milky Way from Black Rock Desert, Nevada (from web) and the earth, Photo by Smiles — Fleming’s sheep near Eagle, ID and all the host of them, were finished.    And on the seventh … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SABBATH — I WONDER AS I WANDER

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Smiles

I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Savior did come for to die For poor on’ry people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander out under the sky When Mary birthed Jesus … Continue reading →

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TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Smiles

December!  Such a busy BUSY month!  Regular life goes on, plus  Shopping! Decorations!  Ceremonies!  Pageants!  Music recitals!  Winter storms and bad roads!  Shopping!  Parties!  Dinners!  Last minute shopping!  Gift exchanging!  Loneliness and Seasonal Affective Disorder for many.   Please friends, … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SABBATH — TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Smiles

I’m still in the thanksgiving mood, and planning to stay here, contemplating God’s incredible love to humankind.  These words by Fanny Crosby express my thoughts well. To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the … Continue reading →

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