Category Archives: Jesus

A Compassionate God in a Hostile World

Posted on April 10, 2020 by sonflowerranch

“I will tell of the LORD’s unfailing love. I will praise the LORD for all He has done…” ~ Isaiah 63:7a (NLT) Happy Good Friday to all! It is a fabulous sunshiny morning here in the Pacific Northwest, full of … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2020, Compassion, COVID-19, David, Easter, Exodus, Forgiveness, God, God's Heart, God's Name, Grace, Hope, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Lamentations, Life, Love, Love one another, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Mercy, Moses, Philippians, Psalms, Romans, Sacrifice, Salvation, The Father, The Gospel, The Nature of God, The Son, The Truth, The Way | Leave a comment

Hope in the Midst of the Crazy

Posted on March 31, 2020 by sonflowerranch

“Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.” ~ Job 11:18-19 (NLT) Oh boy, what a time to be alive! Those … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19, David, Death, Faith, Family, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, Hebrews, History, Hope, Jesus, Job, John, March 2020, Mourning, Peace, Psalms, Romans, The Future | Leave a comment

Erase and Replace Those Tapes!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by sonflowerranch

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,” ~ 2 Corinthians 10:5  Taking every thought captive includes guarding against the lies of the enemy. Oh boy, do … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, 2 Corinthians, Armor of God, Colossians, Condemnation, Depression, Ephesians, Faith, Freedom, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Heart, God's Promises, God's Word, Healing, Heart, Helmet of Salvation, Hope, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Lies, Love, Mind, November 2017, Peace, Romans, Salvation, Satan, Science, Uncategorized, Worth | Leave a comment

Plot Twists, Dashed Dreams, and Peace

Posted on April 18, 2017 by sonflowerranch

Our lives have had more plot twists lately than would seem possible. But after all, don’t they say that “Truth is stranger than fiction”? Sigh. So it seems. Some of the lyrics in the song When Will I Be Loved, written … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, April 2017, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Friends, God, Grace, Heart, Hebrews, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Lies, Life, Love, Lovingkindness, Men, Mercy, Mind, Others, Peace, Persecution, Philippians, Praises, Prayer, Sacrifice, Salvation, Thanksgiving, The Father, The Gospel, The Son, The Truth, Worry | 2 Comments

Oh, the Depth of the Riches of God’s Word!

Posted on March 11, 2017 by sonflowerranch

I have always been a quantity over quality kind of person when it came to studying the Bible. I didn’t realize this until I hit emotional rock bottom back in December. In my anguish, I began really poring over passages … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Apostles, Blessings, Church, Friends, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Life, March 2017, Mercy, Psalms, The Father, The Son, The Spirit, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Abounding in JOY!

Posted on February 10, 2017 by sonflowerranch

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, are you spiritually exhausted, worn, and weary like I am? Guess what, the enemy is laughing at us… “The devil is at church as often as you are. And he stands outside your closet … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Apostles, David, Disciples, Fear, February 2017, Fruit, Galatians, God, Heart, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Lies, Life, Love, Peace, Psalms, Refreshment, Rest, Satan, Shepherd, The Father, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, The Way, William Gurnall, Worry | 1 Comment

Time With Jesus

Posted on December 21, 2016 by sonflowerranch

This morning I am relishing the thought of spending this entire day AT HOME. Not since Thanksgiving have I spent a whole day in the comfort and safety of home. I’ve been anticipating this day with great joy, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Christmas, December 2016, Healing, Jesus, Life, Luke, Martha, Mary, Rest, Self, Waiting on the Lord, Worry | 2 Comments

Sweetly Broken

Posted on October 16, 2016 by sonflowerranch

Lord, break my heart for what breaks Yours.  Have you ever prayed that prayer? If you dare, God will open your eyes and change your perspective. But be prepared for your world to be rocked. He will reveal calluses on … Continue reading →

Posted in Enemies, Faith, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Friends, Giving, God, Grace, Hatred, Healing, Heart, Hope, Jesus, Life, Love, Love one another, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Nature, Obedience, October 2016, Others, Prayer, Repentance, Sacrifice, Salvation, Self, Submission, The Gospel, The Nature of God, The Truth | Leave a comment

A Tale of Two Kings

Posted on August 19, 2016 by sonflowerranch

Two kings. One was a conqueror and mighty man. The other his grandson. Both ruled the most powerful nation on earth at the time. Two chapters in the book of Daniel. One filled with the personal testimony of the first … Continue reading →

Posted in August 2016, Babylon, Blessings, Consequences, Daniel, Faith, Family, Fear, Heaven, History, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Knowledge, Life, Men, Mind, Nebuchadnezzar, Obedience, Praises, Pride, Repentance, Salvation, The Father, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Storm Debris and Fresh Beginnings

Posted on July 23, 2016 by sonflowerranch

A terrible storm raged through our area yesterday, bringing with it damaging wind and hail, torrential rain, and even a couple of tornadoes. The accumulation of hail was so great that it looked as though it had snowed in July. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, Forgiveness, God, Grace, Hatred, Healing, Heart, Hope, Jesus, July 2016, Lamentations, Life, Light, Living Water, Love, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Obedience, Others, Peace, Prayer, Pride, Psalms, Redeemer, Repentance, Rest, Salt, Salvation, Self, Submission, Thanksgiving, The Gospel, The Past | 4 Comments