Category Archives: November 2013

Hard-Hearted Shepherds

Posted on November 26, 2013 by sonflowerranch

How many times do we watch and wait for someone else to mess up? Why do we do that? Is it resentment or jealousy, assuming the other person thinks they are better than us, and we are hoping they aren’t? … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Anger, Demons, God, God's Word, Hatred, Healing, Heart, Jealousy, Jesus, Jews, Love, Love one another, Mark, Men, Mind, November 2013, Pharisees, Satan, Shepherd | 3 Comments

Giving Thanks, In All Things

Posted on November 23, 2013 by sonflowerranch

What are you thankful for? ‘Tis the season to slow down, take a breath, and reflect. Is my heart truly thankful, or am I busy reflecting on the cares and worries of my day? Am I giving thanks or growing … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Blessings, Contentment, Death, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Friends, Galatians, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heart, Heaven, Hope, James, Jesus, Joy, Life, Love, Mark, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, November 2013, Obedience, Others, Paul, Philippians, Praises, Prayer, Repentance, Salvation, Thanksgiving, The Future, The Truth, Waiting on the Lord | 1 Comment

Hello, My Name Is …

Posted on November 18, 2013 by sonflowerranch

You are worthless. What a hypocrite. You will never be good enough. Who do you think you are, acting all high and mighty? You are too d**n preachy. What a failure of a parent. You obviously don’t know what you … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Children, Contentment, Forgiveness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, Love one another, Luke, Men, Mercy, Mind, November 2013, Others, Peace, Philippians, Psalms, Redeemer, Romans, Salvation, Satan, Sin Nature, The Gospel, The Past | Leave a comment

We Are Able

Posted on November 16, 2013 by sonflowerranch

“Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them, ‘Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Death, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, James, Jesus, John, Life, Matthew, Men, November 2013, Paul, Philippians, The Future, The Rapture, Waiting on the Lord | 1 Comment

Being Mindful of the Things of God

Posted on November 12, 2013 by sonflowerranch

“Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.” ~ James 3:10 The birth of our first child was a wonderful blessing, preceded by a horrible delivery experience. Being young and … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Blessings, Cursing, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Heart, Holy Spirit, James, Jesus, Life, Matthew, Men, Mind, Nature, November 2013, Obedience, Peter, Prayer, Psalms, The Gospel, The Past | 1 Comment

If You Are Willing

Posted on November 5, 2013 by sonflowerranch

Faith. It is such a simple word. We put our faith in people around us, in the car we drive, in the law charged with protecting us, in the restaurant staff preparing our food. We even put our faith in … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, Faith, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Healing, Israel, Jesus, Love, Matthew, Men, November 2013, Obedience, Others, Prayer, Romans, Worship | 1 Comment

Trust. Hope. Remember. Obey.

Posted on November 4, 2013 by sonflowerranch

The Beatitudes. The Lord’s Prayer. The “Golden Rule”. Teachings on marriage, loving your enemies, going the second mile. So many jewels from Jesus in the first chapters of Matthew! Here’s one that I know I need a refresher course on: … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Life, Luke, Matthew, November 2013, Obedience, Others, Philippians, Prayer, Sin Nature, Solomon, The Future, The Nature of God, The Past, Waiting on the Lord, Worry | 1 Comment

Are You a Savoury Seasoning or De-Icer?

Posted on November 2, 2013 by sonflowerranch

This morning I tossed dried pumpkin seeds in melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt, and those seeds are now fragrantly roasting in the oven. I licked the fork I had used in the mixing process, yum! The flavor … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Acts, Ezekiel, God, God's Word, Grace, Heart, Hebrews, Jesus, Leviticus, Life, Mark, Matthew, Matthew Henry, Men, November 2013, Numbers, Obedience, Offerings, Others, Sacrifice, Salt, Salvation, The Gospel | 1 Comment