Shine on!

"But as for the seed that fell on rich soil,

they are the ones who,

when they have heard the Word,

embrace it with a generous and good heart,

and bear fruit through perseverance.

Luke 8:15

I pray that we who hear the Word

will not waste it.

It would be a pity if we, who are free 

to possess Bibles, to go to our services,

to worship freely with our congregations,

do not value the Word.

There are many places in the world so hungry to

read and hear the Word!

Like the Word from Proverbs below-

"Refuse no one the good on which he has a claim

when it is in your power to do it for him."

Proverbs 3:27

I liked what I read in the Word Among Us

meditation guide this morning.

"So many things are not within our power.

We are not likely to be able to cure cancer,

eliminate hunger, or establish world peace.

Even on a smaller scale,

much is beyond our control.

We can't force feuding relatives to speak to each other.

We can't guarantee that our children 

will always make wise choices.

Since we can't do everything,

we are often tempted to give up and do nothing.

But that's not God's way.

Jesus invites us to put our modest lamp

on a lamp stand.

However, much or little light it gives off,

the world will be a brighter place!"

I'm sure we want to make the world a brighter place!

Let us think in what way we can do this,

with what resources we have,

and where we are situated!

I admire my sister Peggy 

and her husband Charlie very much.

Every week, they go to our local jail

to preach the Good News.

I used to go with them but now,

because of some health challenges,

I am not able to go.

So how do I make this part of the

world brighter?

I make sure that Peggy and Charlie 

have cookies and juice to bring each week.

I'm going to think of other things I can do

to make Christ's light shine brighter

in my part of the world!

How about you?

Every week I choose one wonderful

visitor who leaves a comment

to receive an ATC from me.

(I know how much time and effort

it takes to leave a comment!

I love to visit but sometimes,

it is such a pain to leave a comment

because of all the word verification

and different passwords, etc.)

This week Random Generator

chose Anesha

She does scrapbook projects and cards.

She can choose which one she likes 

from the ones above.

I love blog parties!

Won't you join us?

On Your Heart Tuesdays,
Loving our Children Tuesday,

 

and

Blessings!

Patsy

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