Monthly Archives: January 2012

Is it our righteousness…..or His?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by APLeavell

I’ve been pondering Isaiah 64:6 for several days and how our world has gotten so mixed up on this point…we’ve been taught that our ‘performance’ is necessary to earn God’s favor when He tells us clearly that OUR righteousness is … Continue reading →

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Pondering Christlikeness

Posted on January 28, 2012 by APLeavell

I’m currently taking an online course from the ministry of Francis Frangipane on the topic of Christlikeness.  Today, I’m meditating on these words from Pastor Frangipane: The steadfast prayer of the wounded intercessor holds great sway upon the heart of … Continue reading →

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Have you ever seen a chicken lay an egg?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by APLeavell

I don’t mean see the egg after it’s been laid, or hear the chicken cackle after it’s laid an egg….I mean, have you ever actually seen the egg laid?  What a question, huh? I had my first experience Sunday!  You … Continue reading →

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About Me

Posted on January 24, 2012 by APLeavell

My project for today is to write a permanent page for my blog which is commonly referred to as the ‘About Me’ page.  A permanent page is accessed by a tab at the top as opposed to a blog entry … Continue reading →

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Rest…continued

Posted on January 22, 2012 by APLeavell

Well, I had no idea there would be a ‘part two’ to “Rest” but something interesting happened this morning.  (You can read part 1 here.)  My pastor preached on ‘persistence’ and the importance of being persistent in our faith walk….to … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on January 21, 2012 by APLeavell

Matthew 11:28  “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:29  “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND … Continue reading →

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Six geese ‘a-visiting’

Posted on January 20, 2012 by APLeavell

Six Canadian Geese came to visit yesterday.  They flew right over the top of my bedroom honking like crazy. They landed on the pond in front of the house. They stayed for about 2 hours.  I had kind of hoped … Continue reading →

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