by Julie Lessman | Jul 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. — Hebrews 13:15 Yum … I just bolted a bunch of green grapes not five minutes ago, and boy were they good! Peaches and cherries are...
by Julie Lessman | Jul 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Let freedom ring.” — My Country ‘Tis of Thee by Samuel Francis Smith Oh, the sounds of freedom! The thundering BOOM of fireworks, the Pop-Pop-Pop of neighborhood firecrackers, the joyous laughter of family and friends. And the whispered...
by Julie Lessman | Jun 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. —1 Thessalonians 5:18 God’s will. You know, growing up in a devout family, I have to admit that I never liked that phrase—God’s will. I mean, as a young...
by Julie Lessman | Jun 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Crisis brings us face to face with our inadequacy, and our inadequacy in turn leads us to the inexhaustible sufficiency of God.” —Beyond Our Selves by Catherine Marshall *** “Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you.”...
by Julie Lessman | Jun 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Grandmothers are just “antique” little girls. —Author Unknown Oh my, did I have fun this week!! You see, I had my precious grandbaby for FIVE DAYS AND NIGHTS, and I honestly don’t think my life will ever be the same again. Yes, I was totally...
by Julie Lessman | Jun 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Then God said, “Abraham … take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac— and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” —Genesis 22:1-2 Uh … I don’t...