Category Archives: Mark

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

Puddles and Other Muck

Posted on January 30, 2016 by sonflowerranch

There are days and seasons in life when things are just too overwhelming and difficult. Just too much. I seem to be slogging along through a season like that, one full of puddles and muck. Last week, my husband’s ministry … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, 2 Corinthians, Acts, Armor of God, Contentment, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, Friends, God, Grace, Healing, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, Hope, Isaiah, January 2016, Jesus, Joel, John, Joy, Lamentations, Life, Love, Lovingkindness, Mark, Marriage, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Nahum, Obedience, Others, Peace, Prayer, Psalms, Rest, Revelation, Romans, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, Self, Submission, The Father, The Gospel, The Nature of God, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, The Way | 4 Comments

Leaving the Comfort of My Own Little World

Posted on March 21, 2015 by sonflowerranch

March 22 is World Water Day. Why should this matter to us? Why should this matter to me?  We are all so very wrapped up in our own little corner of our own little world, aren’t we? (My nod to … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Giving, Gospel For Asia, Hope, Jesus, Love one another, March 2015, Mark, Others, Prayer, World Water Day | Leave a comment

By My Spirit I Put Wisdom In Their Hearts

Posted on October 18, 2014 by sonflowerranch

“So he answered and said to me: ‘This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” Says the LORD of hosts.’ ” ~ Zechariah 4:6 Why do we study the … Continue reading →

Posted in Exodus, Faith, Fear, God, God's Word, Grace, Heart, Hebrews, History, Holy Spirit, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Knowledge, Life, Light, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Moses, Obedience, October 2014, Philippians, Revelation, Tabernacle, The Father, The Gospel, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, The Way, Type of Christ, Wisdom, Zechariah | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Abraham, Bondservant, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Genesis, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Heaven, History, Isaac, Jesus, John, Laban, Luke, Mark, Obedience, Others, Philippians, Praises, Prayer, Rebekah, Romans, September 2014, Thanksgiving, The Father, Waiting on the Lord, Worship | Leave a comment

Meta Tauta

Posted on August 13, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Anybody out there need some encouragement today? Anybody else looking around at the world and wondering how much longer? “O LORD, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? Even cry out to You, ‘Violence!’ and You will … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Peter, August 2014, Church, Consequences, Creation, Death, Faith, Forgiveness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Habakkuk, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, History, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Letters to the Churches, Lies, Life, Love, Luke, Mark, Men, Mind, Nature, Peace, Prayer, Revelation, Romans, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, The Bride of Christ, The Father, The Future, The Rapture | Leave a comment

God’s Riches Freely Given

Posted on May 22, 2014 by sonflowerranch

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us…that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” ~ … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, 1 Timothy, Blessings, Ephesians, Faith, Giving, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Joy, Knowledge, Life, Love, Mark, Matthew, May 2014, Men, Mercy, Moses, Peace, Philippians, Romans, Salvation, The Nature of God, Wisdom | 2 Comments

On Your Best Behavior?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by sonflowerranch

How are you doing today? Feeling a bit lost? My life has been upended these last few weeks, and I am rather discombobulated myself. With all of the construction work wanted by our buyers, our home sweet home has turned … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, April 2014, Armor of God, Blessings, Cursing, Ephesians, Faith, Family, God, God's Word, Heart, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, Love one another, Mark, Matthew, Men, Mind, Obedience, Others, Paul, Peace, Philippians, Prayer, Repentance, Romans, Satan, Sin Nature | Leave a comment

Loving the World, Hating the Dark

Posted on January 6, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Oh dear one, how I hurt for you! The chains that bind you must be so heavy. I know Someone who would gladly break those chains, if you’d only let Him. Lay down your burdens. The pain, heartache, disappointment, despair. … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Faith, Forgiveness, Friends, God, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hope, January 2014, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, Mark, Men, Mercy, Others, Peace, Proverbs, Psalms, Romans, Salvation, Shepherd, Sin Nature, The Truth, The Way | Leave a comment

A Blue Christmas?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by sonflowerranch

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the hap-happiest season of all! Then why isn’t everything good? Why is my heart heavy, my life a struggle? Ever ask yourself those questions? We have such high expectations for this time … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Christmas, Commandments, Condemnation, Creation, Death, December 2013, Depression, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Friends, Giving, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Hatred, Healing, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Lamentations, Life, Love, Love one another, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Nature, Obedience, Others, Peace, Praises, Psalms, Romans, Salt, Salvation, Sin Nature, The Gospel, Worry, Worship | 2 Comments