A Blog - spiritual, refreshing, uplifting http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:42:27 -0500 blogSpirit.com All Rights Reserved http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/11/13/the-dragon.html http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/11/13/the-dragon.html noreply@blogspirit.com () 1.) Ruminations and Musings Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:42:27 -0500 <p>There was once a great and noble King whose land was terrorized by a crafty dragon. Like a massive bird of prey, the scaly beast delighted in ravaging villages with his fiery breath. Hapless victims ran from their burning homes, only to be snatched into the dragon's jaws or talons. Those&#8230;</p> http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/10/15/is-god-cruel.html http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/10/15/is-god-cruel.html noreply@blogspirit.com () 1.) Ruminations and Musings Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:03:00 -0400 <p><img src="http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/media/01/02/380765004.jpg" alt="sad.jpg" style="border-width: 0; float: left; margin: 0.2em 1.4em 0.7em 0;" id="media-266294" name="media-266294" />Is God cruel? Those who know the scriptures would immediately say, no, God is faithful and merciful. His steadfast love endures forever.&nbsp; However, it's easy to tout the company line and regurgitate what's written and what one has heard every Sunday for the past umpteen years.&nbsp; For the heart to follow&#8230;</p> http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/10/12/the-road.html http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/10/12/the-road.html noreply@blogspirit.com () 2.) Quotes Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:55:45 -0400 <p><strong><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #808080; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'tempus sans itc';"><em><img src="http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/media/00/01/893224671.jpg" alt="raod.jpg" style="border-width: 0; float: right; margin: 0.2em 0 1.4em 0.7em;" id="media-261375" />"I am sometimes discouraged by the way, but though winding and trying it is safe and short."</em></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #808080; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'tempus sans itc';"><em><strong>-- Puritan Prayers, Shortcomings</strong></em></span></p> <div style="text-align: center"></div> http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/10/08/fighting-for-stability.html http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2008/10/08/fighting-for-stability.html noreply@blogspirit.com () 1.) Ruminations and Musings Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:53:00 -0400 <p><strong><em><span style="color: #0000ff;"><img src="http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/media/00/02/108235337.jpg" alt="balance.jpg" style="border-width: 0; float: right; margin: 0.2em 0 1.4em 0.7em;" id="media-259741" />You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.<br /> 2 Peter 3:17-18</span></em></strong></p> <p><br /> Life is full of circumstances, situations, and trials. Whether&#8230;</p> http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2007/10/08/thorns-of-good-endeavors.html http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2007/10/08/thorns-of-good-endeavors.html noreply@blogspirit.com () 1.) Ruminations and Musings Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:51:33 -0400 <p>Responsibility is a part of life. It cannot be escaped.&nbsp; Starting from our first assigned chores and homework, through managing a career, family, and a household, responsibilities drive our schedules.&nbsp; Many of the tasks we undertake are in faithful stewardship of God's blessings in our lives, but many others are wasteful&#8230;</p> http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2007/05/25/commitment-v-involvement.html http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2007/05/25/commitment-v-involvement.html noreply@blogspirit.com () 6.) Jokes and Funnies Fri, 25 May 2007 06:00:00 -0400 <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 135%; font-family: 'bookman'">What's the difference between commitment and involvement?&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <img src="http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/images/medium_pig_v_chicken.JPG" alt="medium_pig_v_chicken.JPG" style="float: right; margin: 0.2em 0px 1.4em 0.7em; border-width: 0px" />Ham and eggs... the chicken was involved - the pig was committed!</span></p> http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2007/05/24/curse-of-the-law.html http://walkingthoughts.blogspirit.com/archive/2007/05/24/curse-of-the-law.html noreply@blogspirit.com () 1.) Ruminations and Musings Thu, 24 May 2007 09:41:45 -0400 <p>We've all been asked, and have even asked others, why they think they will go to heaven. The prevailing answer to the question of entry is being good enough.<br /> <br /> <br /> "I haven't murdered anybody... y'know like I'm not Hitler."<br /> <br /> <br /> "I've never tried to hurt anybody, or I don't try to lie and&#8230;</p>