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100. Joni - 2011-10-20 05:47:28 |
| Recently, I viewed a lovely movie entitled Joshua, starring Tony Goldwyn and wanted to take a moment to recommend it. It came out in 2002 and is based upon a best-selling, inspirational novel by the same title, which I had never heard of, by Joseph Girzone, a Catholic priest.The story begins with a stranger moving to small town---which is always intriguing. See what you think! |
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99. Joni - 2011-10-05 04:39:41 |
| Linda, a candle is lit this evening for your sister, friends and family. Wishing all peace, strength, comfort and God’s blessings. |
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98. herlinda barrera - 2011-10-04 17:00:47 |
| lit a candle for my sister and her family. my family and relatives and friends. |
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97. richard thomas smith - 2011-09-08 12:49:14 |
Ive anchored my soul in the haven of rest i sail the wide sea no more now the tempest may sweep oer the wild stormy deep but in jesus im safe evermore jesus is able able to save and to keep jesus is all i need i’ll follow where he leads my strength my light my saviour jesus knows all about our struggles he will guide till the day. Is done theres not a friend like the lowly jesus no not one jesus saves saves and keeps me hallelujah jesus saves me now  |
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96. richard thomas smith - 2011-09-08 12:38:11 |
| Im singing a glory song all day long all hail the power of jesus name his love for me is still the same as the day when i was born again and thats why im singing a glory song all day long in him abiding my all confiding to the care of love divine his word believing new life receiving as the branches from the vine his glory showing im daily growing while the rays of heaven shine and i am singing for joy is springing from this happy heart of mine it s no longer i that liveth but christ that liveth in me he lives he lives jesus is alive in me |
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95. liane bethan smith - 2011-09-08 12:31:10 |
I cant compare it i want to share it i feel i really must declare it the love of jesus the ,love of jesus it brings the glory to my soul to my soul i want to sing it i want to shout it i was wandering in the,wilderness far far far away but jesus sought me in tenderness happy day happy day if jesus goes with me i"ll go anywhere tis heaven, to me wherever. I be if he is there i count it a priviledge here his cross to share if jesus goes with me i’ll go anywhere im living my life for jesus his love and grace ive seen and now that i live for jesus life has a new found theme my life has a new found intention i follow a purposeful aim and life has a new found dimension i witness that im born again im living my life for jesus his love and grace ive seen and now that i live for jesus life has a new found theme im satisfied with jesus here hes eveything to me his dying love has won my heart and now he sets me free  |
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94. laura kate davies - 2011-09-08 12:15:10 |
I love him better every day close by his side there i’ll abide i want to tell you all about it the love of jesus the love of jesus in my heart soul mind it brings the glory to my soul   |
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93. liane and richard - 2011-09-08 12:10:52 |
Hi joni pray the lord will undertake for you in the closet watch over you and your family fill you with salvation dignity unity and humbleness bring you peace and tranquility may the power of the lord protect you and guard guide you in security and safety and bless you in his awesome presence and keep you in his care and lead you in understanding of av holybible may he give you grace meekness mercy to go onwarrds forwards has he fills you with bold winessing and undertake for you in hope may youi acknowledge him has he leads you in truth love wise wisdom bring you understanding also may charity come to you in temperance and may faith get stronger in you with strength courage encouragement cofort compassion may you be anointed healed cured. From all frustration opression stress and depression may he send down upon you his holy fire holy ghost holy spirit and give you obedience has you obey his call and trust in his leading you along the right path  |
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92. Joni - 2011-07-22 05:24:26 |
| Carla, just a note to let you know that our hearts go out to the families of Montana who recently lost loved ones to suicide. God bless you for your care, compassion and involvement with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of Darkness Walk. The world needs people like you, God bless! |
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91. Joni - 2011-06-06 21:40:46 |
Title; Inspired by Nature
by Joni Woelfel, copyright 2011, NCR
My husband pulled the cord on our new little red garden tiller and as it started right up, I clapped my hands and shouted in pleasure above the putting motor, “I love the sound of it!” Then, off my husband went, to test it out on our hosta beds. Sure enough, it worked like a charm, deeply churning the soil along borders, up the hill and in the garden. My husband and I looked at each other like we were the cat’s meow, laughing out loud.
Both approaching sixty years of age, we are in the stage where we are planning ways to make taking care of our gardens and life more manageable. In this case, a lot less hand-hoeing is something we are excited about. I could hardly wait to tell our kids about the extravagant purchase, as we are all garden and landscaping enthusiasts.
Just that afternoon, I’d taken some time to sit on our deck meditating as I watched a group of young squirrels. Half grown siblings, they scurried up the trunk of the highest Ash tree and when they reached the top, came to an abrupt halt as they hit a dead end. The next tree was a considerable distance away, which seemed daunting to me. With barely a pause, the first one leapt across, while I and the remaining squirrels watched in awe. What a risk! How did it dare make a leap like that! Suddenly, the other two, apparently inspired by the leader, easily made the jump as well, followed by a fourth late-comer who didn’t want to be left out. I sat there smiling, present to the moment and enjoying that sense of well-being one can only experience outdoors. When I went back into the house, the television was blaring and I thought, “Hmmm, do I want to be inspired by TV or nature?”
Lately it has been extremely windy and I pause often to look out the window at the natural pond beyond our garden where a neighbor’s aluminum pontoon raft is floating about. It has not been tethered for months, drifting amidst the seed pod casings shed from the overhanging trees following recent thunder storms. I liken the seeds to the spiritual potential we all have, the raft a symbol of the prayerful freedom that is ours when we un-tether ourselves from narrow, close-minded judgments.
From the time when I was a child hoeing up Mom’s lawn to plant nasturtium seeds, it seems I have always been planting, growing, weeding and transplanting. Now we have our first grandson to enjoy, who at one year of age loves the outdoors and already scraped his knee from exuberantly running down the road and falling. A new nature boy in the making, I know that along with the rest of us earth tenders, he will come to understand that life is both a mystical and practical journey of tilling the heart, mind and soul. Sometimes it requires patient commitment to the hard work of hand-hoeing around new beginnings. Other times, it requires a leap of faith into the unknown when we wonder if we can make it from one transition to the next. Lastly though, life is best lived through relaxing and going with the flow of God’s presence---wherever it takes us.
For Discussion;
1. What concerns are you spiritually tilling and working through right now?
2. What is a risk you have taken that required a leap of faith?
3. In what way does the symbol of the raft speak to you?
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