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Marie Granieri
Was King David a Model King? King David is renowned as one the most beloved leaders of ancient Israel. Known as a man after God’s own heart, David’s military expertise, courage and humble devotion to prayer make him a model leader. That is, until you come to understand the devastating impact his choices have on countless lives. With so much blood spilled by David’s own hands, God refuses his offer to build the sacred Temple in Jerusalem. Nevertheless, the young boy with “ruddy” hair is precisely anointed by God with good reason. By careful examination of David’s character strengths and flaws, I hope to show why he is indeed worthy to be called a great King. Praise Worthy You may have first heard about the boy David in the incredible story of his standoff with the terrifying Philistine called Goliath. He shows great courage by boldly…
Through prayer, we share our hopes, fears and our most difficult questions with God. He knows all that is held deep within our heart and wants us to seek Him in prayer. What does God desire from our prayers? Jeremiah 29:12 says “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” God is “a searcher of the desires of the heart.” The Lord doesn’t seek sparkly words and grand gestures. Within a humble and prayerful heart, God finds joy. In a season of rejoicing, our prayers express love and gratitude for God’s goodness. We whisper, “Lord, thank you for this beautiful day and for all the happiness I found inside of it!” In the eye of a storm, our prayers painstakingly…
Hello Friends, This month I discovered the creativity of diamond painting. I am so happy to share the completed work! The painting kit came with an easy to follow legend directing the layout arrangement for every color variant of bead. Using a little wand and a dash of sticky wax, I carefully pressed tiny, sparkly beads inside a preset pattern. Before selecting my image to create, I perused through all sorts of delightful scenes ranging from views of nature to spectacular floral arrangements. I ordered the Victorian Lady painting. Upon seeing the image of the lady revealing only her back, I knew right away it was the one to bring to life. I love her red gown and its delicate bows and pretty butterflies. The scene was so interesting and a bit mysterious. That’s why I chose it. The picture is alive with story. It’s as…
