Happy Father’s Day!
Dad’s are special!
Thank you for all you do to care for your families. Thank you for putting God first in your life, and being a good example of a man who’s heart is to raise the next generation for the glory of our Heavenly Father and point them to Jesus.
You are the best!
On a recent trip to see the ocean, I was amazed at the variety of sea shells by the shore.
The waves constantly washed up an incredible number and variety of shells and deposited them on the sandy beach.
It was like a never ending gift, with each crash of the waves, thousands of new shells landed in the sand.
Every shell was different.
I was in awe that the Lord God has made such variety of shapes, colors, and sizes of shells and the variety of species that use shells as a covering.
The kids were curious to identify what creatures use the different shells. We plan to have some fun matching shells with their occupants.
Some shells get discarded and a new creature takes residence in the empty shell. We were fortunate to find some creatures had taken up residence already.
Sometimes the shells are spread out on the surface of the sand, and sometimes the shells are piled close together. The shells left on the shore go on for miles and miles.
I watched several people collecting shells. Some came with bags and others with buckets every morning and evening and they spent hours combing through the shells left behind by the waves. I realized they are not only collecting shells, but they also sell these shells. Some of the shells are also used in crafts and sold in souvenir shops
I thought it would be fun to teach the kids a tongue twister about sea shells that I had learned as a young girl. A tongue twister is when you say similar sounding words over and over quickly without making a mistake. However, it is not as easy as it sounds and you will likely mess up or get “tongue twisted”. The kids think this is hilarious.
“She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
The shells she sells are surely seashells.
So if she sells shells on the seashore,
I’m sure she sells seashore shells.”
I want to encourage you to spend time with your kids today. Observe and explore with them the amazing things Father God has created all around you. There is an amazing variety of gifts right in front of our eyes that often goes ignored. No matter where you are, you will find something incredible if you just take time. This is an opportunity to connect with your kids in a special way and point them to their Heavenly Father. You might find a funny tongue twister to try with your kids too and you will surely get plenty of giggles and laughter on the learning adventure.
Be blessed!
Thinking about the reunion.
It will be soon.
I hope you will be there.
When we meet the groom.
His dad sent the invitations.
I received mine and accepted.
I proclaimed my reservation to all who were receptive.
Some were willing to hear his message,
But not all appreciated the simple package.
Some laughed and said “about the return of Jesus you must be confused.
There are no miracles today, the prophets died long ago,
and the return of the groom is a long way away.
We would have heard it in our grand churches and in our pews.
Such an invitation would have come from the pastors with mega buildings,
fine words, and also those on TV who speak the news.”
Others hearts were too hard for the seed to penetrate.
Their hearts were filled with pride, bitterness, and hate.
Some laughed and said they’re busy and earning reputations and money
They would rather choose their own path rather than the path of one who willingly hung on a tree for you and me.
Many heard the news but most failed to make room.
Their calendars too full to pencil in the feast with the groom.
His Dad tried again, and again.
To remind them the appointed time of the wedding was soon.
Busy lives and reservations unanswered
But the Father’s love would not be hindered.
So he sent out more. He even knocked on each door,
Before the end begins, He sent more messengers.
He is still calling and waiting for their answers.
It is just about time.
I am ready to go. I can’t wait!
Be ready. Keep your lamps full and burning bright.
Look up. To this wedding we won’t be late!
Be Blessed Dear Friends.
Look up! The time is drawing near for the return of Jesus for his bride.
And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:1- 14