Category Archives: Psalms

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

New Beginnings, Mercies, and Months

Posted on March 2, 2016 by sonflowerranch

Onward Christian soldier. You’ve got this! Don’t become distracted by the cares of this world, even when they seem enormous (like Super Tuesday, a lingering cough, a ginormous tax bill, or a mountain of laundry). Don’t you know we follow … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, Armor of God, Colossians, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Lamentations, Lies, Life, Love, Lying, March 2016, Men, Mercy, Mind, Peace, Philippians, Psalms, Revelation, Romans, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, The Father, The Future, The Gospel, The Rapture, The Son, The Spirit, Worry | 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

What Shall We Write?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by sonflowerranch

“I will extol You, my God, O King; and I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, D.L. Moody, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heaven, Hope, January 2016, Jesus, Joy, Life, Love, Lovingkindness, Men, Mercy, Messiah, Mind, Others, Peace, Praises, Psalms, Salvation, The Gospel, The Nature of God, The Truth, The Way, Uncategorized, Worship | Leave a comment

Shattered Ornaments and Broken Hearts

Posted on December 5, 2015 by sonflowerranch

I wholeheartedly believe this truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Colorful strings of lights transform the ordinary home into a merry gingerbread house. Spicy smells and sweet treats tempt and delight. Personal stockings are hung and awaiting … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Advent, Christmas, Death, December 2015, Depression, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Friends, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Healing, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Jeremiah, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, Luke, Matthew, Men, Mind, Mourning, Others, Peace, Prayer, Psalms, Rest, Romans, Salvation, Satan, Self, Waiting on the Lord, Worry | Leave a comment

Bitter Words and Fiery Darts

Posted on November 7, 2015 by sonflowerranch

We were suckerpunched this past week with a shock-and-awe confirmation that someone near and dear has been spreading lies about us. The heartbreak was breathtaking. We were left stunned, broken, wounded, devastated, heartsick. Because of lies. Because of the one … Continue reading →

Posted in Armor of God, Cursing, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Friends, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Healing, Heart, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Lies, Life, Love one another, Lying, Matthew, Men, Mind, Mourning, November 2015, Others, Peace, Prayer, Proverbs, Psalms, Romans, Satan, The Gospel, The Spirit, The Truth | 2 Comments

The Hand of Our God Was Upon Us

Posted on August 8, 2015 by sonflowerranch

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah offer us a little glimpse into the hearts of men who truly loved their God and desired the best for His people. And if we pay attention, we can learn from them. How to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, August 2015, Babylon, Colossians, Ezra, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, History, Hope, Israel, Jerusalem, Judah, Men, Mercy, Mourning, Nehemiah, Obedience, Others, Praises, Prayer, Psalms, Repentance, Sacrifice | Leave a comment

That All the Kingdoms May Know

Posted on May 23, 2015 by sonflowerranch

“And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. Then Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said: ‘O LORD … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Kings, Angels, Cherubim, Creation, Faith, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Heart, Isaiah, Israel, Jesus, Prayer, Psalms, The Father, The Son, The Truth, Worry | Leave a comment

Confidently Casting Those Cares

Posted on February 23, 2015 by sonflowerranch

Our pastor teaches verse by verse through the Bible. Yesterday he taught verse… Just one verse. It was a very familiar verse. And his message was just exactly what I needed to hear. In fact, it was so timely that … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Acts, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, February 2015, Forgiveness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Isaiah, James, Jesus, Life, Mercy, Messiah, Philippians, Prayer, Pride, Psalms, Redeemer, Repentance, Salvation, Submission, The Father, The Future, The Past, Wisdom, Worry | 2 Comments