Author Archives: mlcoffice
Fruit… or Fruit?
In my Ladies’ Bible Study group we’re discussing Dr. David Jeremiah’s explanation of Galatians 5:24, the “Fruit of the Spirit” which according to Wikepedia is “ a biblical term that sums up nine attributes of a person or community living … Continue reading
An Old Friend and I
As this year begins, I am reading Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Actually I’m rereading a used, well-thumbed, yellowed -with -age edition, marked with margin comments. It took me a few pages to realize the notes are my own so … Continue reading
Briars and Thistles
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He restores my soul. Psalm 23 It is the end of Week # 2 for my Reset Prayer Time. There have been more challenges than I was expecting, especially distractions which appear … Continue reading
Just Call Me Ralphie
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [a]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 It is Day 5 of Reset. … Continue reading
Reset
One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him … Continue reading
Make Me a Tourist, O Lord
The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty. Let all the world rejoice! As if overnight the weather has changed. Mornings are quite cool. It’s been barely 40 in my part of the world so I’ve dug out long sleeved … Continue reading
Generosity of Spirit
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 My friend Lydia is one of the most generous people I know. Invariably when we get together, she brings a small gift – and it is always … Continue reading
Thirst
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters.” Isaiah 55:1 July has been a hot month even here in the mountains. Temperatures are hovering in the mid to high eighties. While mornings are pleasantly cooler, the heat ratchets … Continue reading
Prayer for My Country
God bless America, land that I love Today is July Fourth, Independence Day, the birthday of this beautiful country called the United States of America. Today I remember all the blessings which God has bestowed on us as Americans. How … Continue reading
Toni
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 Today on Father’s Day I think about my own father. Today I honor his memory and … Continue reading