Monthly Archives: February 2011

Encouragement

Posted on February 28, 2011 by teresaklasher

Warren Wiersbe says, “God’s people do not live in the past but they know how to use the past to give them encouragement in the present and hope for the future.” Reminds me of Jeremiah 29:11–13: “For I know the … Continue reading →

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Simplicity (part 2)

Posted on February 26, 2011 by teresaklasher

My husband and I visited our son and his family after the birth of number 3 child. We treated the two older grandchildren to a restaurant visit. Liberty ordered chocolate chip pancakes in the shape of a bear head and … Continue reading →

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Simplicity

Posted on February 26, 2011 by teresaklasher

 Sitting on my desk right under my monitor screen rests a sign with just one word “Simplicity.” Webster defines simplicity as: not difficult, easy, not elaborate, complicated or ornate, plain, unassuming, bare, humble, lowly, and freedom from complexity or intricacy, … Continue reading →

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Adopted

Posted on February 25, 2011 by teresaklasher

“He predestined us to be adopted as his sons (and daughters) through Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:5a).  Because of God’s sovereign and gracious act in providing for your salvation by adopting you, there is a blessed climate of intimate love and … Continue reading →

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This is the stuff

Posted on February 24, 2011 by teresaklasher

While driving in the car, the song entitled This is the Stuff, by Francesca Battistelli  played. I could hardly wait to get home and look up the lyrics and hear the song again.  “In the middle of my little mess, … Continue reading →

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Compassion (part 2)

Posted on February 23, 2011 by teresaklasher

“Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.  But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.” “Can … Continue reading →

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Compassion

Posted on February 22, 2011 by teresaklasher

               Eager anticipation…first look at grandbaby #3. I wonder what color are his eyes? What will be his hair color? Skin complexion? Will he be a snuggler? Fussy or content? So many questions left unanswered until I see him … Continue reading →

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Tower of refuge

Posted on February 21, 2011 by teresaklasher

I am still amazed that my Savior can be comfort, shelter, tower of refuge and strength to all his people all the time. Often, I am more concerned with what he can do for me that I end up asking more … Continue reading →

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Shout to the Lord!

Posted on February 20, 2011 by teresaklasher

 “My Jesus, my Savior, Lord there is none like you.  All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength, let every breath, all that I am, … Continue reading →

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Nana and Ezekiel

Posted on February 15, 2011 by teresaklasher

              “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.  … Continue reading →

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