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A Tale of Two Betrayals: A Veil’s Difference between Judas and Peter

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“And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me’” (Luke 22:19). A college speech instructor asked my son’s class to name three people who have influenced him. He listed Jesus, Peter and David.  I would … Continue reading →

Not a One was Lost

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Once upon a time, a long, long time ago when the mothers, soldiers, kings and towns and tent-men didn’t realize just how big the world is, but possessed a better understanding of just how big God is – a king lived in the desert with his family, going to and fro over the sands as this big-mighty, world-creating God asked. … Continue reading →

Remember Me Monday #7: Designed for Father Privilege

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The last day for me at the community pool the summer before sixth grade – my mom had remarried and we were moving far away from where I’d lived since first grade, away from my grandmother and grandfather. My grandfather picked me up that day. I saw him, elbows leaning on the fence, hands clasped, just waiting for me, watching. … Continue reading →

Remember Me Monday: #6

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“I’ll make a list of God’s gracious dealings,    all the things God has done that need praising,All the generous bounties of God,    his great goodness to the family of Israel—Compassion lavished,    love extravagant.”~ Isaiah 63:7, The Message In the Old Testament, God repeatedly, quietly and loudly, tells his children, “You have forgotten me!”  (Jeremiah 3:32, Ezekiel 22:12, to name a few). It’s a heart cry from a … Continue reading →

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole: God Becoming Father

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Wilt Thou Be Made Whole: God Becoming Father Part 1 “Wilt thou be made whole?” Jesus asked the broken man by the pool. He asks you and me that same question every day. “Wilt thou be made whole?” Adam and Eve’s Original Sin What others do to us What we do to others The things we’ve done to ourselves Do you … Continue reading →

Eggplant Parmesan for the Soul

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This is a something old made new blog post – updated, much yummier recipe and a message given heart-tweaks because not only have I grown since I first wrote this, but those who sit at the table have grown – and so have their tastes, and there are new people, new babies. . . and because cooking isn’t ever just … Continue reading →

Remember Me Monday: # 4

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“I’ll make a list of God’s gracious dealings,    all the things God has done that need praising,All the generous bounties of God,    his great goodness to the family of Israel—Compassion lavished,    love extravagant.”~ Isaiah 63:7, The Message In the Old Testament, God repeatedly, quietly and loudly, tells his children, “You have forgotten me!”  (Jeremiah 3:32, Ezekiel 22:12, to name a few). It’s a heart cry from a … Continue reading →

Love Doesn’t Need Permission – Love Anyway

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Loving people and being yourself go hand-in-hand. It took me a long time to unpack what others thought of me – or maybe it was my perception of what they thought of me. I needed to catalog the traits, interests, and dreams that were mine, separating others’ traits, interests and dreams for my life. Next, I needed to study what … Continue reading →

Remember Me Monday: #2

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“I’ll make a list of God’s gracious dealings,    all the things God has done that need praising,All the generous bounties of God,    his great goodness to the family of Israel—Compassion lavished,    love extravagant.”~ Isaiah 63:7, The Message In the Old Testament, God repeatedly, quietly and loudly, tells his children, “You have forgotten me!”  (Jeremiah 3:32, Ezekiel 22:12, to name a few). It’s a heart cry from a … Continue reading →

Remember Me Monday: #3

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“I’ll make a list of God’s gracious dealings,    all the things God has done that need praising,All the generous bounties of God,    his great goodness to the family of Israel—Compassion lavished,    love extravagant.”~ Isaiah 63:7, The Message In the Old Testament, God repeatedly, quietly and loudly, tells his children, “You have forgotten me!”  (Jeremiah 3:32, Ezekiel 22:12, to name a few). It’s a heart cry from a … Continue reading →

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I rejoice, Father, On the day I called, You answe I rejoice, Father,

On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.(Psalm 138:3). You Lord are my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in You, and I am helped; Therefore, my heart rejoices, and with my song I shall thank You (Psalm 28:7). Because I trust in the Lord, my loving Father who fights for me, I do not fear bad news; my heart is faithful, loyal, devoted (Psalm 112:7). Your word tells me to “Count it all joy: when I “meet with trials of various kinds because that testing of my faith produces steadfastness (faithfulness, loyalty, devotion), to let that faithfulness, loyalty and devotion have its full effect that I may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1: 2-4). I’m remembering, Father, other trials where you stood with me, carried me, held me, helped me, saved me, redeemed me. I’m remembering, Father, how when I met with you, you restored my joy during the journey through the challenge. I praise you for being a Father who is always faithful, who always loves, who always brings joy to the hard while you answer prayers, solve problems in ways beyond my imagination, often in ways outside my expectations. You are a mighty God, a protective, loving Father. Thank you for the joy you’ve given me – and for keeping it for me when I’ve lost it. I love you, Father,

Signed,

Your Girl
“You will be guarded by God himself. You will b “You will be guarded by God himself.
 You will be safe when you leave your home,
 and safely you will return.
 He will protect you now,
 and he’ll protect you forevermore!” ~ Psalm 121:8
I lose my keys, my glasses, my phone, my temper, c I lose my keys, my glasses, my phone,
my temper, control of my schedule,
the thread of a thought.

I’ve lost story-keepers 
who grew me, knew me,
loved me before I knew who
I was to Him.

On a daily basis, I lose 
hold of my humor and zest,
the determination, the confidence
to get-up-and-go

I’ve lost friends, 
some due to 
carelessness, 
even foolishness,
some to
distance and time.

. . . and there are days I lose
the Joy God gave me
one day long ago,
and I sit as though the sun
had turned dark as night
inside my soul.
Lostness and Abandonment
surround 
clamoring
so I cannot remember
why. . .

Where does lost Joy go?
It returns 
to the one 
who gave it to me,
who gave it to me
when I became His,
and He holds it safe
until I remember
who holds it
for me.

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Where does lost joy go? Join me at the blog and fi Where does lost joy go? Join me at the blog and find out! Link in the bio! #bluecottonmemory #joyofthelord
Nana Jo teaching Henry and Augie all the states! Nana Jo teaching Henry and Augie all the states!
Did you feel some extra joy in the air? Nana Jo ca Did you feel some extra joy in the air? Nana Jo came to town! She always brings extra smiles, giggles and joy when she comes! @kmbucher @posiepants
God whispered it was time to visit the sheep, so I God whispered it was time to visit the sheep, so I called my sweet friend - and went to photograph the sheep. The sheep snuggled under a shade tarp and stayed. You see, the visit wasn't really about the sheep. It was about the the time, the friend. It was about the sitting down, the talking. God knew exactly what our hearts needed - and knew we'd both make time for the sheep!  The roosters and ducks - they were just an additional blessing.
Jesus tells them, “You’re holding on to me for Jesus tells them,
“You’re holding on to me for dear life!
Don’t be frightened like that.
Go tell my brothers that they are to go to Galilee,
and that I’ll meet them there” (Matthew 28:10).

What did they do with that Resurrection Joy? That Resurrection Hope? Did they walk home, walk back into their everyday ordinary Mondays and Tuesdays? Doing things the same old same old?

“Meet me in Galilee,” Jesus said – and I cannot get it out of my head.

The Impossible just became Possible – there are things to be done, lost to be found, souls to be saved. . . Meet me in Galilee. . .

To read more from “Meet Me in Galilee,” click on blog link in the bio.
##bluecottonmemory #wearetheeasterpeople #meetmeingalilee #jesusisrisen
Are you guys feeling a little deflated today? Not Are you guys feeling a little deflated today? Not so much a sugar crash from yesterday's Easter celebration but more like, what happened to our Celebration-of-our-Savior's Resurrection Hallelujah High? Maybe because we're forgetting what happened right after - maybe we're not walking into Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with the words, "Meet me in Galilee!" ringing in our heads. Those are powerful words, too - those are call to ministry words, friends - right in your very own Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday! There are still lost to be saved, people to be redeemed! If we are the Easter People, we need to meet Jesus in Galilee!
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