By Jenny Harrison Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what… Continue reading Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Category: Scattered Seeds
The Encouragement of a Friend
by Michelle Welch “For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.” Romans 1:11-12 (NIV) Recently I had an opportunity… Continue reading The Encouragement of a Friend
Happy Labor Day
by Jenny Harrison The following is a collection of work/labor quotes from famous leaders, authors, and scholars– Enjoy! “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” ~~Theodore Roosevelt “My share of the work may be limited, but the fact that it… Continue reading Happy Labor Day
When I Think I’m Entitled
By Michelle Welch “An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.” Proverbs 18:1 (NIV) I have been reading through the Proverbs again. One chapter a day for thirty one days. If I miss a day, I don’t go back. I just go to the chapter that corresponds with the date.… Continue reading When I Think I’m Entitled
What About Me?
By Jenny Harrison A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. ~~James Keller Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.… Continue reading What About Me?
I Had a Nightmare
By Rachel Latham I had a nightmare a few nights ago, the same one that had plagued my sleep for nearly 2 years. I hadn’t had it in so long, that it took me by surprise. I woke in the morning with a sense of dread and the feeling that at any moment life would… Continue reading I Had a Nightmare
The Least of These
By Michelle Welch “Then shall they also answer him, saying Lord, when saw we thee a hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of… Continue reading The Least of These
The Wonder of a Child
by Freida Harrison “Life has loveliness to sell, all beautiful and splendid things, blue waves whitened on a cliff, soaring fire that sways and sings, and children’s faces looking up, holding wonder like a cup.” ~~quote from the poem “Barter” by Sara Teasdale (emphasis mine) While on a nature walk out in the country,… Continue reading The Wonder of a Child
Seated at His Feet
by Michelle Welch “She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said.” Luke 10:39 (NIV) As I sat outside this morning, alone with my thoughts, surrounded by my birds, my dogs, my books, and my little world, God whispered to me that I keep trying to… Continue reading Seated at His Feet
Keep Your Eyes On the Horizon
By Jenny Harrison “Do you see where the sky and water meet? That’s the horizon! If you keep your head up and focus on that point, it will keep you from getting sea sick.” After all these years, my father’s warning and the events of that morning are vivid. We were on a fishing excursion… Continue reading Keep Your Eyes On the Horizon