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Do the Right Thing

May 31, 2019 at 2:03 pm · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged faith, God, hope, Jesus, joy, love, never give up, never quit, never tire of doing good, pulling weeds

This spring, I spent many hours working in the yard, and it was discouraging at times because both our neighbors’ lawns are more weeds than grass. So, as I pulled weeds and applied weed and feed, I often thought, what’s the use. It seemed I was fighting a battle I couldn’t win. But I never gave up, and now our lawn is beautiful, and virtually weed free. Then this morning, as I worked in the yard, I noticed something that made me smile. Not only are the weeds gone from our lawn, our grass is spreading into the neighbors’ yards.

As I marveled at this unexpected development, it occurred to me that it often seems the bad in this world is overcoming the good, but what happened with the weeds in our yard, I believe can happen in our world, too. We should never give up doing the right thing and battling against the evil in this world. We should press on, doing our best to spread love and hope. It may seem to be a lost cause at times, but it’s not. Love will overcome hate and good will prevail when all is said and done. So:

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But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13

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Blood On The Moon ~ the story

May 21, 2019 at 9:57 am · Filed under Crazy stuff, Dark Side, Mostly fiction, Stories, Weird stuff ·Tagged Blood on the moon, Jesus, savior

This is a short story and poem I wrote when I first started writing. It’s one of my personal favorites. Read it if you have time. I think you’ll find it very interesting.

Marbles In My Pocket ~ The Official Blog of Charles L. Mashburn ~ Poems, Short Stories, and random thoughts from the author of "Be Still... and know that I am God"

Blood On the Moon was the first short story I wrote when I decided I wanted to try and write. This is the 2015 rewritten version (I hope it’s better than the original). It’s 2170 words long (5 single spaced pages), so print it and read it later if you want. I’ll even email it to you, if you can’t print it off the blog. Click the picture to enlarge and read the poem by the same title.

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And I’m So Glad

January 5, 2019 at 8:35 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged faith, Jesus, joy, love, Peace, strength when things are tough, when I am weak He is strong

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Memories

December 7, 2018 at 7:48 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged dwell on the good things, faith, from there to here, God, hope, Jesus, joy, love, memories, our path, Peace, the light, the path from there to here

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There are times when it seems so easy, natural even, to look back on our past and ask, “What if?” But I’ve come to the realization that we are where we are because of, maybe in spite of, the things, the people, and the circumstances, of our past. Every look, touch, word, and happening helped shape us into who we are and place us where we are today. Me, I love where I am, and I’m at peace with who I am. I have no doubt or fear regarding the future, because it seems the farther I go… the more brightly the path before me is lit. Faith is my light.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Please check out my two latest books, JUST A BOY (about my past) and, JUST A MAN (good news and encouragement about the past, present, and future).

You can also view these videos about the books:

JUST A BOY

JUST A MAN

ONE OF HIS (A second video about JUST A MAN)

Thank you!

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The Sound of Love

December 4, 2018 at 8:37 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged Charles Mashburn, daily encouragement, faith, God, Jesus, joy, Just A Man, love, one of His, Peace

sunrise-12-2-2016-quote Time with God is like drinking coffee. We sip from the cup of hot brew, and when it begins to cool, we refill it so the heat returns. In the mornings, I refill my heart with the warmth of God’s love. This rekindles the fires within me—the desire to know Him and be a part of His world and His plan.

It’s just me and God in the morning. We talk and we listen—I to Him and He to me. I read, and I write; He watches and smiles. I’m like a child in my search for His knowledge.

I lay my requests before Him each morning, then wait expectantly as I go about my day. Sometimes… I can feel His loving gaze.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

If you have time, take a look at my new book of encouragements, JUST A MAN… One of His. (There’s a video, too!) <— click to see the video!

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