Blessed Beyond Belief

“Almost perfect… but not quite.” Those were the words of Mary Hume At her seventh birthday party, Looking ‘round the ribboned room. “This tablecloth is pink not white— Almost perfect…but not quite.” “Almost perfect…but not quite.” Those were the words of grown-up Mary Talking about her handsome beau, The one she wasn’t gonna marry. “Squeezes me a bit too tight— Almost perfect…but not quite.” “Almost perfect…but not quite.” Those were the words of ol’ Miss Hume. Teaching in the seventh grade, Grading papers in the gloom Late at night up in her room. “They never cross their t’s just right— Almost perfect…but not quite.” Ninety-eight the day she died Complainin’ bout the spotless floor. People shook their heads and sighed, “Guess that she’ll like heaven more.” Up went her soul on feathered wings, Out the door, up out of sight. Another voice from heaven came— “Almost...

There is something about the feet of dead people.  Maybe it is because that is where we would tag them when they died in the ER. Putting the elastic name tag around their cold & lifeless foot. Feet that used to run to their children. Feet that enjoyed pedicures, once splashed in puddles or wiggled upon awakening. Feet that took them on whatever path they chose to tred in their lives.  Sometimes, I look at my feet. I say to myself, "those look like dead peoples feet" "One day those will be dead people's feet", I tell myself. Cold....lifeless....The last person to touch them , a complete stranger as he puts my name on them before zipping me up in the bag. I love this thought. It invigorates me. Thoughts of: My........Dead......Feet I love thinking about it because it reminds me why I live. Life apart from Jesus is futile. Maybe you will think about your own death the next time you see your bare feet. I hope you do. Psalm 49:10-19 10For all can see that the ...

T ips For Encouraging Your husband in Spiritual Leadership All the below suggestions should be done respectfully and sincerely.  My husband has read them & given his approval & input. :) E ncourage and praise his efforts to lead & serve . Don't criticize his efforts to lead spiritually, even if you  feel his efforts are simple or weak.  Seek the Lord to change both him & you.   Pray for him. Tell him you are praying for him. Do not boast about your spiritual achievements or make him feel less than you (spiritual pride). Repent of spiritual pride. Are you embarrassed of your husband's spiritual matu rity?  Does it reflect poorly on you?  Ask yourself why you want him to g row.  Confess & repent of an y ungodly motives. (We all have them) Get out of the drivers seat, so that he can get in.  Sinfully strong women often create passive husbands who do not lead. Acknowledge the difficulty he has in ...