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Putting Grandma in the Grave
Originally posted on June 24, 2011 (A graveside service for children) There is no way to make what we are going to do here now easy. As we actually put the body that your Grandmother used to live in into … Continue reading
Well, It Happened Again
by Shirlee Vandegrift Today (April 4) a dear man died and went to Heaven. We all knew it was going to happen sooner or later. In fact we knew it was likely to be sooner. Such a hard last year … Continue reading
Oh, Mr. Tentmaker
Originally Posted June 8, 211 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9 It was nice living in this tent when it was strong and secure and the sun was shining and the air was warm. But, Mr. Tentmaker, it’s scary now. My tent is … Continue reading
Posted in Prayers and Devotions, Uncategorized
Tagged 2nd Corinthians 4, Creator, dwell, Mr. Tentmaker
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Scared?
By Shirlee Vandegrift The word ‘scared’ should not have a place in the mind and mouth life of a believer, should it? Nor should the words ‘why’, ‘why me’, ‘why them’ or any other words that indicate unbelief. I have … Continue reading
Happy Birthday!
A Celebration! Silverstrands.org is a year old. We thank God for his faithfulness in helping us put to “paper” the many stories we have shared; the issues we have raised; the prayers we have offered; and the thoughts and reflections … Continue reading
When Did We See You Hungry?
The picture that Jesus uses in Matthew 25 where He says that when you feed the hungry you are actually feeding Him has always been impactful to me. I have often taken refuge in the phrase “whatever you did for … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts and Reflections
Tagged benevolence, discernment, hungry, Matthew 25, sick, stewards
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Loving the Prodigal at Easter
Since childhood, Easter Day has been for me a stunning penetration of ordinary life by the profound overarching power of God. There is no problem bigger than a dead Jesus and His power over death is that which is made … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts and Reflections
Tagged Apostle Paul, cross, Easter, Resurrected Christ, suffering
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God’s Prayer Requests
Listening to God and talking to Him seem to gain a renewed sense of mystery and privilege this week as we remember the price God paid to open this line of communication for us. God not only initiates prayer by … Continue reading
A Prayer for My Friends
by Shirlee Vandegrift Listening Father, Our hearts and minds are full of conversations we have had recently with friends and relatives. Because we are over 60 in many cases, much of our conversations have to do with illnesses. We are … Continue reading
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