Category Archives: Waiting on the Lord

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

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

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

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

A Big Picture Perspective?

Posted on June 6, 2015 by sonflowerranch

“Remember my affliction and my wandering, the wormwood and bitterness. Surely my soul remembers and is bowed down within me.” ~ Lamentations 3:19-20 Oh LORD, how could this happen? Why would you allow him to get so close and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Healing, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, John, June 2015, Knowledge, Lamentations, Lies, Life, Love, Lovingkindness, Luke, Lying, Men, Mercy, Mourning, Others, Peace, Persecution, Philippians, Prayer, Romans, Salvation, The Father, The Future, The Past, The Son, Waiting on the Lord | Leave a comment

Easter Weekend Contemplation

Posted on April 4, 2015 by sonflowerranch

Ever have a Saturday morning when you sit down with your largish cup of coffee and are immediately overwhelmed by the tasks awaiting you? Every weekend, you say? I suppose if I were truthful, I would have to agree that … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2015, Children, Contentment, Disciples, Easter, Easter, Ecclesiastes, Faith, Family, Friends, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Word, Heart, History, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Matthew, Mind, Romans, Salvation, The Father, The Gospel, The Past, The Son, Waiting on the Lord | 2 Comments

Resting While the Waves Rise

Posted on December 8, 2014 by sonflowerranch

We are here at the Oregon Coast for our yearly vacation. There is nothing that restores my soul like being at the ocean. The gentle roar of the waves woos my heart into its quiet place, blotting out the cacophony … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, December 2014, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hebrews, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life, Matthew, Mercy, Mind, Nature, Peace, Psalms, The Father, Waiting on the Lord | 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

Rooted, Established, and Giving Thanks in Him

Posted on June 4, 2014 by sonflowerranch

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” ~ Colossians 2:6-7 What a simple, … Continue reading →

Posted in Colossians, Fellowship, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Jesus, John, June 2014, Knowledge, Life, Obedience, Paul, Thanksgiving, The Vine, The Way, Waiting on the Lord, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Utterly Spiritless or Abiding in the Vine?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by sonflowerranch

“And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Fruit, Galatians, Giving, God, God's Word, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Love, Love one another, May 2014, Men, Obedience, Others, Paul, Prayer, The Vine, Waiting on the Lord | Leave a comment