The name Costa Rica means rich coast. It is truly a paradise. The fauna and flora are magnificent. I am constantly reminded of the majesty of God’s creation. The tree in the picture is just off our patio. I hope you can see the size of the leaves. I’ve never seen anything like it. My first thought was that these must have been the kind of leaves used to make clothes for Adam and Eve. Genesis 3 talks about the…..
Since we have been in Costa Rica I have begun to realize what a hectic, harried life we live. When at home we are constantly busy. We overlook growing as a Christian. While many of the busyness is important, a lot of it is just stuff crammed into our day. We have so many things we think we MUST do. Costa Rica is another world. Nothing moves fast around here. It takes a bit of getting used to but once…..
Have you ever been on vacation in a beautiful place and it is raining? We are in Costa Rica and it is the rainy season. This is a tropical rainforest, you know. It will rain for an hour or two most afternoons and then the sun comes out and everything is lush and green. Again, God’s great plan. Today we are enjoying a glorious rain with rolling thunder. I only wish you could be here to hear and smell it……
“Bible Verse 57” (CC BY 2.0) by Waiting For The Word There is a popular Christian song out now that talks about wanting to go back to Jesus Loves Me. He explains that things are so complicated now and we have so much strife and conflict in our life. It was much simpler when we were young and all we knew was that: “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” Those were the good old…..
I must tell you of the most wonderful experience I just had. We have been in Costa Rica looking for a home to possibly buy and retire down there. It is so beautiful. The people are so friendly and it is just a different – slower lifestyle. They call it the Pura Vida (the pure life) and it truly is. I went out on our balcony to do my quiet time with the Lord and I had the most incredible…..
Have you ever read the story of Job? Oh my goodness, it seems that he endured more than anyone could bear. He was a wealthy man with a wonderful family and very good friends. Everything seemed to be going great for him. Then he lost everything – everything but his faith. He suffered more than I can imagine and yet he never turned his back on God. He knew God would deliver him. He knew the peace of Christ. His…..
When Jesus went into the Garden of Gethsemane He asked the disciples to wait and pray for him. He said, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” (Matthew 26:38) Later He tells the disciples in Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Jesus took Peter, James and John with Him to pray. This was…..
Several scriptures in the Bible tell us not to be judging others. It is not our place. God alone is qualified to judge. Only He can see the true heart. He has “walked a mile in their shoes”. Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” That is pretty…..
I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. What a glorious time to celebrate our Mothers. God created Mothers as an expression and example of His love for us. No one loves you like your Mother. She is always there for you. She kissed your boo-boos and made them better. She took you to school for the first time and watched you as you graduated. She held you when your heart was broken and, with only a Mother’s wisdom, told…..
As I age I find myself, not really worrying, but thinking a great deal about the future. Will we remain healthy; will we have enough money and will we be able to take care of ourselves? It is the fear of the unknown that causes us so much angst. We can’t know what the future holds but we know we worship an awesome God. He holds our future. 1 Peter 1:3-5 says: “Blessed be the God and Father of our…..