Mom's Spiritual Advice
"Success is measured not by money, but by friends and acquaintances--and what you leave in this world as a testimony of your life. Success is showing love. Trust in the Lord above all things. Take your troubles to Him. I have proven this over and over in my own life!
I don't understand a lot of verses in the Bible, and I often wonder how God could love us so much to send Jesus to die for us--but He did! John 3:16 is a wonderful verse. It is my assurance of a home in heaven.
Family means everything to me. I love them all very dearly and I would do anything for them. I would even give my life for them. God has so richly blessed me with a good husband, a good son and daughter-in-law Evie and grandchildren.
Paul is my favorite Bible character. He went through so many tribulations but came out victorious and God really used him. He was very strong willed before his conversion and God showed him differently. I think we all are much like him until God causes us to surrender to Him.
I enjoyed Christmas programs later in life. We often trained boys and girls to say their lines in Christmas plays at church. I think of the little girl that was to come out and say her lines--"it is I,be not afraid." When she came out and saw the audience she said, "it is me and I'm scared to death." I guess I could relate to that when I was in the programs as a child!
I am very content with what I have. I'm thankful for good health, and the ability to take care of myself and my husband. I'm thankful for America, our home and the beautiful state we live in and my family.. I have so much--why would I want any more? I'm thankful for my church life. I'm thankful for answered prayers. God spared Delbert when he had cancer in 1980. God healed him completely.
I pray for peace from war but only God can give peace.
God has given to us a beautiful home to share with others when we can. My prayer is that we do unto others as we would want to be treated ourselves.
I have enjoyed attending churches and learning about the Bible. That has been my greatest enjoyment. But I did like sports at times. I grew up with everyone rooting for the Cubs so I just joined in. Football doesn't make any sense to me--just people jumping into each other and falling down. I usually holler "run"and it's always the other team I'm cheering for!"
-from Mom's Life Story