by Mary Southerland | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Diane was visiting in the home of some friends. Time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than she had planned and had to walk home alone. But she wasn’t afraid because it was a small town and she...
by Mary Southerland | Feb 15, 2021 | 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...
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...
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