Category Archives: Genesis

Questions and Answers

Posted on August 18, 2018 by sonflowerranch

I know it has been awhile since I’ve written a blog. Life marches on, God is good and faithful, and I’m happy to be writing again this morning! We attended a prayer meeting a little over a week ago where … Continue reading →

Posted in August 2018, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fellowship, Genesis, God, God's Heart, John, Luke, Matthew, Mind, Prayer, Psalms, Sun City Church, The Nature of God, Waiting on the Lord, Worship | Leave a comment

When Life Gives You Raspberries

Posted on July 19, 2017 by sonflowerranch

Splintered. That is how my heart felt throughout much of the late spring/early summer days. Thrown to the ground, shards scattered, reflections distorted like a funhouse mirror. I tried to hold it all together and attempted to somehow mend the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Death, Depression, Faith, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Friends, Genesis, God, God's Heart, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hope, July 2017, Lies, Life, Love, Luke, Mercy, Mourning, Prayer, Prodigal Son, Psalms, Repentance, Romans, Salvation, The Father, Worry | 1 Comment

Quit Looking Back!!

Posted on April 14, 2016 by sonflowerranch

“Don’t look down. Whatever you do, don’t look down!” We all can appreciate those times when perhaps looking down would not be in our best interest. But what about looking back? “Don’t look back. Whatever you do, don’t look back!” … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2016, Armor of God, Consequences, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Genesis, God, Healing, Heaven, History, Hope, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Life, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Obedience, Others, Paul, Peace, Philippians, Pillar of salt, Psalms, Redeemer, The Future, The Past, The Way, Time, Waiting on the Lord, Worry | 5 Comments

Heaping Grace and Love on the Walking Wounded

Posted on March 26, 2016 by sonflowerranch

Easter. A time to reflect on the extravagant grace and mercy heaped upon us by God through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, our passover Lamb. A time to celebrate new life– in Christ and in our gardens. A time … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Acts, Blessings, Children, Church, Condemnation, Consequences, Easter, Faith, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Friends, Genesis, God, Grace, Healing, Heart, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Lies, Life, Love one another, March 2016, Men, Mercy, Others, Prayer, Pride, Psalms, Repentance, Satan, Self | 4 Comments

The Darkness of This Age

Posted on August 22, 2015 by sonflowerranch

Oh my goodness, I have started into the book of Job in my daily reading, and what a timely study. It is always helpful to be reminded who our true enemy is. “Now there was a day when the sons … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, Abortion, Angels, Armor of God, August 2015, Creation, Death, Demons, Depression, Ephesians, Faith, Genesis, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Heaven, Hell, History, James, Jesus, Job, Lies, Life, Light, Luke, Lying, Matthew, Men, Mind, Nature, Prayer, Revelation, Romans, Salvation, Satan, The Curse, The Fall of Man, The Future, The Truth | Leave a comment

A Stolen Car and the Great I AM

Posted on February 8, 2015 by sonflowerranch

I experienced what some people refer to as a trigger last weekend. I don’t know if you have heard that term before, but it is loosely defined as a “topic, phrase, or word that emotionally sets someone off; could refer … Continue reading →

Posted in Exodus, Ezekiel, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, February 2015, Forgiveness, Genesis, God, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hebrews, Hope, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Life, Light, Love, Matthew, Mercy, Mind, Moses, Others, Peace, Psalms, The Father, The Nature of God, The Past, The Son, The Truth, The Way | 2 Comments

The Truth Sets Us Free!

Posted on January 10, 2015 by sonflowerranch

The voices haunt me sometimes. Oh no, not that kind of voices. Voices that mock me, reminding me that I am a mess, an idiot, worthless. Anyone else struggle with the voices? When you hear them day after day, it … Continue reading →

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Extending Grace

Posted on September 24, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Have you ever been hurt or betrayed by someone close to you? Are you holding onto that pain, with sorrow or bitterness, or have you been working on extending grace? Our wounds may never fully heal, but we have to … Continue reading →

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A Thankful and Faithful Bondservant

Posted on September 13, 2014 by sonflowerranch

In Genesis 24, we find the account of how Rebekah came to be Isaac’s wife. It is a truly beautiful story, on many levels. And surprisingly, there is an example of humility, loyalty, trust, faithfulness, prayer, and thanksgiving shown to … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of Grace

Posted on September 2, 2014 by sonflowerranch

I was talking with a friend the other day, and she was curious about what has been keeping me so busy lately. I rattled off assorted commitments and activities, and yet it seemed that there should have been more. My … Continue reading →

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