The High Calling of God

 Originally posted October 17, 2024     "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season ; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Psalm 1:3 It's that time of year again, the changing of the seasons. We live in the Midwest, so we get a little of every state's weather. This past summer was extremely hot and humid. At one point our grass was so dry I was concerned that it would never come back again. But after several days of rain recently, it has greened up and my husband actually had to mow- something that was only done about 3 times the entire summer.  I love the changes in the seasons- and my favorite is fall. I think of fall as my taking assessment of my life time. Probably comes from those school days way back when- we always started the day after Labor Day and it was time of regrouping, meeting up with old friends and learning something new in my new grade. I guess I still h...

  I haven't written anything in the past several months. As I was looking back over past posts, I came across this one. It goes along with what I have been going through lately. ( I may write more on that later)- but I thought that there are many who are going through seasons of refining, testing, purging. I hope this is an encouragement to you. Know that God is with you (even when He doesn't seem to be.) I have been reminded a lot lately that we walk by faith and not by sight or feelings It is our faith that is being tested. Be blessed as you read through this blog post. May your Zarephath season be one of renewed commitment to Jesus Christ, an enriched relationship with Him and may you come out of your season with joy, a new song in your heart, a new testimony and a strengthened faith. God bless. Donna  Originally posted October 29, 2024   "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you." ...