OH! THE TRAFFIC ! ! !

’Tis the season to go shopping, and oh!  the traffic.

Here’s what we say, what we pray,

when we are backing out of the garage

on even a not-so-busy day.

“Dear LORD,

No accidents, no incidents,

no tickets, no troubles, 

not even see an accident. 

Get safely home again today.

Thank You, Father in Heaven!"  

by Elaine Hardt ©2016

Thanksgiving Day Was Yesterday . . .

Did you count your blessings?

Could you name at least a few?

Is this thankfulness a good idea?

Is this attitude important to you?

Yes, the world’s in quite a mess,

and we hear it all day in the news;

bad things are caused by bad people,

but at Judgment Day they lose.

Of course, you and I know what to do:

we pray about these situations;

we can’t individually solve them

or handle these complications.

But our Heavenly Father knows 

and He has a loving plan

to forgive those who confess their sins —

each youngster, each woman, each man.

Open your Bible, you know where it is?

Take time to read and review,

Start at John 3:16, that chapter;

be thankful for His love for YOU.  

by Elaine Hardt ©2016

Trying to Get to Sleep?

Ever have a night when you don’t seem to slip off to slumber?  As you’re snuggled in bed try some of these ABCs.  And, invent some categories of your own. 

1. Edibles

A = apple pie    B = banana bread   C = cabbage  (Can you make it to Z?)

2.  Girl’s Names

A = Ann            B = Betty             C = Christine     (You’re on your own!)

3.  Things you’re glad you DON’T have

A = arthritis  B = broken bones C = claustrophobia      D =  etc.

4.  Subjects you took in high school

A = algebra B = biology C = chemistry             D =  etc.  

5. Names of cities in the USA

A = Atlanta     B = Bismarck C = Carson City          D =  etc.  

(There are 7 more creative categories on the next page.  Take a look here: 

Good News Today, Tomorrow and Afterwards, Too

Jesus is with me here and now

and everywhere I go;

I read God’s Word to be assured

I’m glad He loves me so!

What a comfort it is to know.

So, friends, open your mind and heart;

I want to share the good news.

Your eternal future

You decide how to choose;

Jesus’ love do not refuse. 

Amazing love for each of us,

Every person, child, woman, man.

Read the Gospel of John;

it won’t take long — do it —you can.

It’s God’s wonderful plan! 

***This is what it says in 1 Peter 1:3-5 ***

"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

It is by His mercy that we have been born again, 

because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead.

Now we live with great expectation,

and we have a priceless inheritance —

an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you,

pure and undefiled,

beyond the reach of change and decay.

And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power

until you receive this salvation,

which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see."

You Are a Special Person

        Our new 16 page booklet is completed.  "You Are a Special Person" is #87 in our list of booklets, compiling some articles, stories, and poems to encourage, challenge, and bless each reader.  Look down the list on right hand side on this home page and find "Booklets Published" info. 

83 Words to Read

This is what you need — so take heed:

“Strong, courageous —not afraid, not dismayed.

Your way will be prosperous — you will have good success.” 

Read it, speak it — meditate on God’s Word;

Remind yourself:  this is what you heard.

“God’s laws you are to obey,

remember this every day.”

This is what he said, take a look; 

read the first chapter of Joshua’s book. 

“Do not be discouraged; God is with you wherever you go.”

Believe it for His Word tells you so.  

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by Elaine Hardt ©2016