I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 (ESV) Life has been full the last week or so. In fact, I only remembered creating a reflection note just late last night. Although I have so much to share, elements of this life I speak of,Read More
Faithful Living, Beautiful Life
Cannon Beach at Dusk “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 (ESV) My faith often speaks on right-ordered living. We have many hyphenated words like this. When I was first convinced that this faith is the one I must reliably lean on, I looked at myRead More
Maintaining a Self-Controlled Heart
Baby Tree Growing on the Tree Farm in Oregon Lately, I have been exposed to behaviors of others that make me want to scream. Yet, I endeavor to find the lessons of these experiences to be my most excellent teachers. As difficult as this can be, I make do with the knowledge and the adventuresRead More
Appreciating Blessed and Recognizing Blessings
My neighbor’s beautiful tree, which shed all of its leaves this past weekend. By: M.Charlotte Oliver “3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.” Ephesians 1:3-4 (ESV) This day started earlier than usual, and as I compose this short note to you, all I’ve completed within four hours makes this moment seem much later than it is. I suppose rest will comeRead More
Peace Amid Setbacks
The last okra from my 2021 summer garden. “May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.” Jude 1:2 (ESV) As I come to the end of this beautiful month of October, I am content. In spite of some of the minor setbacks experienced this month, they are not considered unfortunate circumstances whatsoever. In integrity,Read More
All-loving Works of Power and Mercy
Crater National Park, Oregon: Copyright Notes Below Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you,and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.For the Lord is a God of justice;blessed are all those who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 (ESV) A stirring of renewed energy and purpose has fallen into my life as of lately.Read More
Simple in Spirit: The Opulence of Enough
Fireplace made with refurbished bricks used as traditional stove and oven. Photo credit located in sources below. The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. (Psalm 116:6. ESV) Much is contained in the name I have chosen to call this reflection. I chose the topic based on the society I inhabit. ResearchRead More
Recipe: Ginger and Blood Orange Cold buster
Whenever I feel tired or run down, I make this juice. Research shows that the ingredients used in this elixir helps to build the immune system.
Sola Gratia
Photo: Cannon Beach Northern Oregon. Under Copyright Laws Below By: M. Charlotte Oliver My life thus far has not been like eating a sweet piece of cake covered with messy and deliberate icing. The things I have done, to include the ones that have brought me great sorrow, the countries I have seen, the intimateRead More
Recipe: Simple French Apple Cake
The recipe is pretty easy to make and it is a delicious autumn treat.
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