tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16592779674940822172012-01-06T17:08:43.093-05:00Home of the WrotatersKarlene Jacobsennoreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-42207704035798069392010-08-25T13:42:00.002-04:002010-08-25T14:15:45.820-04:00

"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called the name Ebenezer, for he said, "'Till now the Lord has helped us.'" (1 Samuel 7:12 / ESV)When I think of a dismal day, "Casey at the Bat," a poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, comes to mind. The poem begins, "The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day," and all the way through each stanza, the crowd waits in

Verna Cole Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14553547264991488435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-82298471938634973842010-07-15T13:24:00.001-04:002010-07-16T16:03:40.551-04:00

How much time do we waste wondering about the breadth and depth of our individual gifts—asking God over and over, from every angle, about the talents He's provided each of us? We ponder if it's enough to do what we hope to do. How much it is compared to what our neighbor's been given. And when answers come up short—which for humble servants, they invariably do—it can be debilitating, freezing us

dandelionfleurnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-68790669400690154282010-02-09T23:05:00.011-05:002010-02-10T10:54:50.110-05:00

The other day the spork came to mind. You know—the part-spoon, part-fork eating utensil that’s been around for a surprisingly long time, but really gained popularity with the military in the 40s.The coming together of two designs to form one. Kind of like marriage. But the spork doesn’t get much respect, and if you’ve ever used one, you know why. The fork portion is too short to grab food

dandelionfleurnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-89477224932827980842010-02-06T09:52:00.002-05:002010-02-06T19:14:19.274-05:00

by Michele Roach“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” ~Horton Hears a WhoTomorrow the Super Bowl will be played. The commercials will run, and come Monday morning, everyone will compare notes as to which was the funniest or most memorable. For the past few weeks, a controversy has brewed over an ad that Focus on the Family has lined up featuring the story of Tim Tebow and his mom Pam, who

Chelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08031802389842086374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-64341481727350259612010-01-26T21:35:00.003-05:002010-01-26T23:06:33.513-05:00

My resume was all spiffed up. I had a cover letter prepared explaining my faith-step from the corporate world into the ministry, and I had a reference letter from my previous employer supporting my decision and singing my praises. After four months of "waiting on the Lord," I was sure my wait was over. The position the Lord had prepared for me, and exactly what I wanted also, was knocking at the

Catrina Bradley...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04759918426263780732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-70820004946386437622009-12-25T10:07:00.002-05:002009-12-25T11:10:48.150-05:00

Merry Christmas everyone. Christmas for us this year is quite lean. I'm thankful for it because we are able to focus on Who we are celebrating, rather than what someone bought for me or the amount of money spent. Next month, I will be returning to school to complete my English Lit. degree while building my career as a member of Thru His Grace Editing Services (a group of writers who edit,

Karlene Jacobsennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-38463492937303844872009-12-09T08:51:00.000-05:002009-12-09T08:51:57.090-05:00

God is perfect Love. And perfect Love is nothing like the emotional feelings we know as humans. Perfect Love acts .. despite feelings. And God acts in a huge way. When God created the earth and all that inhabit it, His plan wasn't to create some sort of human-farm in a glass box that He observed from afar. He wanted a relationship with His creation. He created Earth for man, and He created

Catrina Bradley...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04759918426263780732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-13538433034557156332009-09-16T15:23:00.000-04:002009-09-16T15:23:08.887-04:00

“All you need is a little perspective,” is the famous phrase used by an old man named Jones. Not Mr.—just Jones. “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews is the story—a mix of truth and fiction—of a man who encounters a stranger named Jones during the lowest point of his life. The man shows Andy how to gain some perspective and move forward in life, rather than stay stuck. Andrews shares various

Karlene Jacobsennoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-16450770069715619642009-09-10T12:40:00.002-04:002009-09-10T12:42:20.704-04:00

Who of us can say we’ve no fear in our lives? With the threat of layoffs, foreclosures, plant closings, and loss of health, everyone has something they fear. As a Michigan resident, I watch helplessly as families flee for other states. Why? Because they can’t find work. They are running for security, hope, something to behold to that says, “It’ll be alright.” Max Lucado’s newest release “

Karlene Jacobsennoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-47312122298581975082009-09-06T18:51:00.007-04:002009-09-09T14:23:49.663-04:00

by Michele Roach When—if ever—is it prudent, biblical, or mandated that we stop praying about a specific area in our lives that God in His infinite wisdom, has yet to answer? Paul repeatedly asked God to remove the thorn from his flesh, and God finally answered that His grace was sufficient. But how do we apply this to ourselves? Does God get sick of us whining about our afflictions? Does it

Chelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08031802389842086374noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-45170828563028217432009-08-08T15:11:00.002-04:002009-09-09T14:25:23.997-04:00

For some reason, I’ve never lost my proclivity, which I’d had as a child, for losing things. Then I would search and search for a lost object before calling my mother. She’d come and put her hands right on what I’d been looking for. Our daughter had that same “finding” knack. When she was a little girl, we could hire her with the promise of a nickel to seek out what was lost. This week, my

Verna Cole Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14553547264991488435noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-39851127646690032682009-07-30T22:21:00.003-04:002009-09-09T14:34:58.526-04:00

Summer is the time for regional fairs. Because neither I nor my husband had been to a fair in years, he decided to take me. Okay, maybe I bugged him long enough to get an “Okay, let’s go” out of him. He paid our admission fee, which amounted to fourteen dollars, for the privilege to walk through the gate. That didn’t include the three dollars to park our car. All of my senses were jolted

Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14475806212227435855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-48434874352049036122009-07-24T16:31:00.004-04:002009-09-09T14:26:06.236-04:00

“Shhhh, Jennie, don’t make a sound, or I betcha Mama will see us sittin’ up here at the top of the steps where it’s kinda dark and make us go back to bed. She’s been so excited about havin’ the home group meetin’ at our house tonight. She’s been bakin’ and cleanin’ and shooin’ us out of her way all day to get ready. Oh, there’s the doorbell now. Daddy’s goin’ to let folks in. “What’s that you

Verna Cole Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14553547264991488435noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-86865279276488795222009-07-15T21:34:00.001-04:002009-09-09T14:27:16.071-04:00

Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? I don’t remember growing older, When did they? Words parents hum periodically as they watch their children ricochet into adulthood—some ages evoking fonder sentiments than others. Our son, Spencer, turned 18 in March. Sam and I wondered what impact that number would have on our relationship and authority with him as the previous

dandelionfleurnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-54594507388160705892009-07-08T14:48:00.003-04:002009-09-09T14:26:38.261-04:00

Oh, my big plans! I was going to make my first contribution to the Blog Squad a scintillating, knock-your-socks-off entry, but that’s not what the Lord laid on my heart. Instead, He wanted me to make a little confession. (Good for the soul, you know) Several weeks ago I was asked to write a devotional piece, and, after prayerfully considering the suggested verses, I wrote it and sent it in.

Verna Cole Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14553547264991488435noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-1058742931416502332009-07-08T01:05:00.003-04:002009-09-09T14:35:35.047-04:00

In the July 7, 2009, edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, guest columnist Steve Maxwell criticizes the critics of “President Obama’s efforts to stabilize our economy” (Mr. Maxwell’s terminology). He argues that the majority of Americans actually want a larger government—a government that will take more responsibility for food and pharmaceutical safety, healthcare, education, financial

Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16718716910502283212noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-70484549304652578632009-07-07T07:41:00.008-04:002009-09-09T14:27:44.227-04:00

Oh, the wonder of the New Testament. I give thanks to God for bringing all mankind into His plan, making us a part of His vision. We have only to accept the Gift that is Jesus Christ. It’s elementary, but it takes my breath away every time I meditate on it. Ephesians 4:1-7 (ESV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been

dandelionfleurnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1659277967494082217.post-18997134373493113372009-07-04T09:52:00.001-04:002009-07-04T09:54:39.398-04:00

Today may be Independence Day, but it’s nothing very special to most people. They’ll maybe have a picnic and watch fireworks, and perhaps even spend a few minutes thinking about what happened on this date way back in time somewhere. But mostly it’s a day to get off work, to have an excuse to party or get together with friends, and very few will bother to spend any time reflecting on the true

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