Tag Archives: Scripture

Feeling afraid or lost today?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Are you overwhelmed by circumstances or happenstances today? Is it hard to quiet your racing mind? Believe me, I have been there frequently. We can get so wrapped up in what has to be done that we cannot move. Remember … Continue reading →

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Long-suffering and Scripture

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Kate Kresse

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law”. [Galatians 5:22-23]. Rather than stress or be distressed about why the discussions are not as Galatians states I … Continue reading →

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Say only the good things

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Paul “Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of redemption. … Continue reading →

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Sharing Jeremiah 29:11-15

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Forgive the re-run on my part. I wrote this about one of my favorite Bible verses. I just want to share it again. Sometimes I awaken worried. Perhaps I had a bad dream; perhaps my things to do list has … Continue reading →

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Reading is exercise for the mind and heart, isn’t it?

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Augustine Birrell explained it well, “Any ordinary man can…surround himself with two thousand books…and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy.”   Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mean to … Continue reading →

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Strength through Scripture

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I used to hear the expression “lose yourself in a good book”. Since I was an early and avid reader, it was an expression I loved. When I read fiction I often find myself sort of becoming one of the … Continue reading →

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Paul Told the Ephesians: And the Words Still Hold True.

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Paul “Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of … Continue reading →

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Deeply Rooted in Christ

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Kate Kresse

“Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up nourishment from Him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught”~ Colossians 2:7 People have asked me throughout my life how I have … Continue reading →

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More on the Pass it On Theme

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kate Kresse

“Don’t be afraid for I am with you. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand”. ~ Isaiah 41:10 I posted about the song “Pass It On” which also sometimes goes … Continue reading →

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What is your heart conscious of?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kate Kresse

A friend of ours was out here(a few months ago) visiting in AZ and took this picture. It is a lovely moon-rise. I have always loved sunrises and sunsets. I love being with my friends, and family. All of these … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 29, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I am a woman of no distinction of little importance I am a women of no reputation save that which is bad   You whisper as I pass by and cast judgmental glances Though you don’t really take the time…

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Scripture about the divisive climate-My post #262

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I was on the debate team and the speech team in HS. I grew up in an extended family that debated everything. Passionately. Sometimes just plain old argued passionately. Yet these days I find that I can no longer bear … Continue reading →

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