“How Can We Not Worship Him?”; Book Recommendation
My friends, I have a book recommendation for you. “How Can We Not Worship Him?” by Brad Tuttle is now available for pre-order. Make sure to get your copy by reserving it at this link today! If you need a reminder of who Brad Tuttle is, he is my friend who had the death to…
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“So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our…
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“The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to where it sets.From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.Our God comes and will not be silent;a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages.” Psalm 50:1-3 My friends, thank you for joining me on this journey of truth, hope, and…
Keep readingTreasures of Truth… May 12, 2024
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17
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Hello, my friends! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers for me as I headed into surgery. I firmly believe God answered you with a miracle! Although the surgeon found more beneath the surface to fix than he expected, I have had very little pain in the aftermath. My husband, who had a…
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For two weeks, I avoided the sight of planes leaving the island. They made me sad. I didn’t want to think about our departure. They say all good things must come to an end. Gladly, this will not be true of our stay in the ultimate paradise which Jesus is preparing for all who believe!…
Keep readingTreasures of Truth… May 5, 2024
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17
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Have you ever seen a banyan tree? They grow gigantic in Hawaii, providing large areas of shade and seemingly endless space for creatures to rest. The orchestra of birdsong which can be heard from beneath their canopies is truly something special! A banyan tree sends prop roots down from its limbs. Once they reach the…
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Hello, precious person! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Mama Lava and I truly hope you find joy and encouragement on the pages of my blog. Papa Lava and I have been married since the early 1990’s. We have 5 children and 3 grandchildren. I love Jesus, my family, the beach, mountain air, and the opportunity to meet YOU through this platform. Thank you so much for blessing me with your presence, here on my extended Back Porch!
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