I would like to say "Happy Birthday" today to my older brother,
Gerald. A few years ago, his future looked bleak and uncertain, and
the doctors attending him had no hope that he would ever leave the
hospital. But God, in all His wonderful mercy, placed my brother upon the
road of healing, and is still healing him. Praise God.
He has always been a very good brother to me, and I love him.
Pray for his birthday to be a good one today. Thanks.
Light Shining Out of Darkness
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up His bright designs,
And works His sovereign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own Interpreter,
And He will make it plain.
~~William Cowper~~
Have a blessed, safe, and fun weekend, Folks.
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
Your blessing, God, is like a gift
of silver and of gold.
And sometimes, it is almost more
than I have strength to hold.
Sometimes, You shower so much joy
and happiness on me,
that life is like a Paradise
of perfect ecstasy.
And that is why I do not mind
the lightning and the rain,
Or any hail or thunderbolt
that shakes my windowpane.
I have my disappointments and
my share of earthly grief,
But always, I remember, God,
that there is some relief.
Because when I have said my prayer,
I hear Your soft reply,
And when I lift my eyes, I see,
A rainbow in the sky.
James J. Metcalfe
If any of you are cat lovers, or would like a gift for a cat lover, please
let me know. I have made a gift scroll that everyone loves. :-)
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
Possibilities
The more faith you have,
The more you believe,
The more goals you set,
The more you'll achieve.
So reach for the stars,
Pick a mountain to climb,
Dare to think big,
But give yourself time.
Remember no matter,
How futile things seem,
With faith, there is no
Impossible Dream!
Alice Joyce Davidson
Note: Please pray for my Aunt, Iris, who is currently in ICU, needing to gain strength
to be moved into a private room, and hopefully, able to go home in a few days. She has a
lung problem, and they had to perform
a tracheaotomy on her, so that she may breathe. Please pray for God to
give her energy and strength increasingly, for healing. Thanks.
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
I Know
I know there's Someone watching over all
Who knows each blade of grass
And sees the sparrow's fall;
There's nothing going on
that can escape His eye,
No heart that reaches out
to Him will be denied.
I know He holds the light
to guide us on our way;
He knows our happiness,
each sorrow of our day.
His love can teach us how
to live and how to grow,
My heart is full and glad,
and all because . . . . I know!
Anna Lee Edwrds McAlpin
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
I sit upon the shoulder of Life's higway,
and watch as the world passes by.
The storm around us rages,
but not enough seek the One
with Whom their answers lie.
I seek shelter in His Refuge,
I find comfort and solace in the shadow of His wings,
I've learned that whatever sorrow or misfortune
may come my way,
I find Peace under the arch of love He brings.
Let the clouds swirl and gather above us,
May the winds pick up and toss;
I remain safe in God's mighty shelter,
in His provision,
and shall not fear any loss.
Note: Please pray for the families of those whose homes are floating
downriver in Texas. Pray for peace, comfort to surround them,
and may they see the hope of the Rainbowmaker.
Ministry of the Bleeding Heart
P.O. Box 505
Lewisville, NC 27023
Mission: To make loving, sincere, genuine efforts
through the love of Jesus Christ, to those who
are less fortunate, believing that they will change
hearts, minds, attitudes, and lives.
"If any of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep
warm and well fed; but does nothing about his
physical needs, what good is it?"
James 2:16
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