Welcome this week's Guest Post from Author Susan Shipe and stick around for this week's Sitting Among Friends Linkup. "So, why a book for children?" I was asked that question in 2013 when I began 52 Commands of Jesus for Children. I don't remember my answer then but now that the book is finished and on the great big bookshelf at Amazon I can clearly look back and see the ... Read More »
Rejoice! and Sitting Among Friends #84
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 (NIV) This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! 7-17-17. My son and daughter were up to some shenanigans. My son apparently got the brunt end of the matter, literally. But was this the tipping point for His ... Read More »
Verses to Guide Your Path and Sitting Among Friends #83
Many times, during my life, I thought I was on the right path. I had trodden a trail that seemed familiar and recognizable. At times, it felt as if I had taken a wrong turn but the longer I was on the path, the more forks I had encountered, the road seemed to be leading me to happiness. Until it, all came to a head. As I look back it seems it was a dead end. A path ... Read More »
Let Freedom Ring and Sitting Among Friends #82
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend for everyone who celebrated. One thing I love about holidays is spending time with family. With that being said, I think it is essential to take the time to step away and focus on family and that is what we did today. Here in the Midwest, it is always raging hot on the fourth and this day was no exception. ... Read More »
God Hears Your Cries and Sitting Among Friends #81
Have you been here? Curled up in a ball. Crying out to the Lord. Just a complete mess and the only thing that you can do is turn yourself over to the King of your Heart. Maybe, He is not that. Maybe you are grasping at straws at this point and know nowhere else to turn. Maybe you have gotten to what feels like the bottom of the pit that looks endless as you look up. ... Read More »