I would be unreasonable if I did not, on occasion, think about what might have been.
Sissy Says #8
“[B]ut [Jesus] said to them, ‘I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.'” – Luke 4:43
Think about it. More people give their lives to Jesus each day. More people share His good news. Its like its contagious. When one person tells another, it can get around the whole world. Then we will have a lot more faces in Heaven! – Addison
Let’s talk
When a loss occurs, a reasonable reaction is simply to avoid bringing it up in regular conversation. Let me suggest that the value of conversation begs us to engage despite the nature of the subject. Continue reading “Let’s talk”
Sissy Says #7
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
A light makes the room brighter, and I think I can make a room so much brighter too. All of us can make a big difference by telling other people about Jesus, like people who are lost in God’s word and don’t believe in our Lord. – Addison
Joy in Mourning
Few of us are morning people. You know the type. Awake before the alarm goes off. Never sleep in on the weekends. The first thought upon rising is “What can I accomplish today?”. For these folks, they find joy in the morning – a new day in which to do great things. Continue reading “Joy in Mourning”
Sissy Says #6
A twister twists things up, and we don’t like it, but that’s God’s plan. He has a plan for all of us. Even when life gets tough, it will always be fine in the end. Like I say, when life hands you lemons you make lemonade or sweet tea. – Addison
Sissy Says #5
Your hair is never going to be perfect, even if you try so hard to make it perfect, and neither is life, life is also never going to be perfect even when you try. I’ve also tried too, but it has kind of failed, but God loves me messy hair and all. – Addison
Shared Experiences
Our life experiences are the most valuable resource for the next generation and those that follow. Continue reading “Shared Experiences”
The Hard Choices
I have recently had the opportunity to consider where we have been and where we are going throughout this journey of ours. The common theme throughout has been the fact that hard choices abound. Continue reading “The Hard Choices”
Sissy Says #4
We look at a calendar and think there are so many days this year that it will be forever until the month is done. But we have to be happy for every day we get. I was very thankful that I at least got 44 days to spend with my brother, Jacob. – Addison
Jacobs Ripples 