Tuesday, December 31, 2024

My News Year's Resolution for 2025 is to print the Serenity Prayer and read it often. Happy New Year, and may God bless us, every one. SC

 

The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

Monday, December 30, 2024

Reminiscence 2025

Reminiscence 2025
When our hopes and dreams grow faded
And we miss the friends who cared,
And old times are consecrated
By the golden hours we've shared.
When streets we've tread so long ago
Come back to haunt our dreams,
And we treasure those we used to know
And conjure up old schemes.
When convictions cause a falling out
with those we've long held dear,
And truth and justice bid us part
To keep our conscience clear.
When old associates fill our heart
And refresh our weary mind
And we feel as one, though miles apart
And old woes wax sublime.
When our flesh at best contains us
And we're far from hearth and friend
May fond memories then sustain us
Till we meet at last again.
Shannon Thomas Casebeer

Friday, December 27, 2024

2025

 2025

Most of you who've read The Book will agree, God intends for people of all faiths to work together, serving Him by caring for His planet, all mankind, and all His creatures great and small. Moving forward, I suggest you apply this knowledge when addressing the challenges and issues of the future. Just give that some thought. SC

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Peace on Earth

All over the world, people are facing challenges. Many believe in the power of prayer. Many do not. I've been a person of faith for many years. In my experience, if you pray for blessings, you're frequently discouraged. But if you pray for opportunities to become a blessing, you're rarely disappointed. Pray, believe and act on behalf of others, and God's mercy will surely bless your heart. Do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God. Then, be prepared to behold the power of faith. May God Bless and use you in His service. SC

Saturday, December 7, 2024

All else is vanity and foolishness.

My Bible is God's word especially for me. It's a big book with a simple message. Its message is hope, faith, charity and salvation. Depending upon my needs, its message to me may vary from its message to others. It's personal. God's word is a light to my path for my walk with my God. It says I will only enter God's kingdom if I approach Him with childlike faith, humility and love. It says God is love. It says I am to enter the world as a sheep among wolves, being wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove, and judging no one, lest I too be judged. It says, regardless of my wisdom, my vast knowledge of His word, and my sincere attempts at service, if I fail to share God's love, I've failed God. Beyond becoming a vessel for His love, God requires only that I do justly, and love mercy, and walk humbly with my God. All else is vanity and foolishness. SC