by Mary Southerland | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
But Lord, You are our father. We are like clay, and You are the potter; Your hands made us all (Isaiah 64:8, NCV). When our daughter was in pre-school, one of her favorite activities was playing with clay. Danna often pulled her little step stool over to the closet...
by Mary Southerland | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV). When our grandson Justus was five years old. He participated in his first 3K race. I am in awe of him at this point in life for many reasons, but running a...
by Mary Southerland | Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Hebrews 12:11, NIV). As a grandmother, I can testify to the importance of gates. Shortly after our...
by Mary Southerland | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Being with You will fill me with joy; at Your right hand I will find pleasure forever (Psalm 16:11, NCV). Our seven-year-old grandson was very sick and in the hospital for seven days. Justus had both a bacterial infection as well as a serious viral infection. His...
by Mary Southerland | Nov 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10, NKJV). Jesus lived and died so that we can experience abundant life, a life exuding joy, and a life so full that others crave to know the source of that fullness. Jesus did...
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