Posts Tagged Jesus
October 25, 2020 at 10:24 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Good stuff, Inspiration, My Books, Uncategorized ·Tagged ask anything in my name, faith, God, hope, Jesus, one question, prayer
For over 25 years, Sherry and I have read and discussed a daily encouragement every morning. Currently, we’re re-reading my book “Be Still”, and today’s encouragement started with Jesus, speaking to the disciples in John 16:24, saying, “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” The encouragement ends with me asking this question: “If you could ask Jesus for one thing, what would it be?”
At first, I couldn’t think what my one prayer would be, but then it struck me that what I would ask for is something Jesus asked the Father for…
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May 17, 2020 at 9:21 am · Filed under Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged boundless love, faith, God, God's love, hope, I think I'm onto something, Jesus, love, Peace, unconditional love
God sent Jesus to die on the cross for our sins, because He loves us unconditionally, and wants us to be with Him for eternity. How awesome is that? I want to love like that! I want to give everything I have to God and my family and friends so we can all be together with God forever. And, if loving unconditionally is what it takes, then I want to do it! I truly believe if we focus on God and love Him with all we’ve got, He will put that kind of love in us. In fact, I will go a step further and say I think that kind of love is already in us; it just needs to be unleashed.
I think I’m onto something.
The father loves the Son and has placed everything in His hands. John 3:35
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December 19, 2019 at 10:38 am · Filed under Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged Be the light, encouragement, encouraging others, faith, God, Jesus, joy, love, Peace, the light at the end of the tunnel
Sometimes people need encouragement, even the confident ones. Maybe, the confident ones need it most. I often find it strange that I’m the one some look to for encouragement, for I readily admit I’m the one who quite often needs to be encouraged. There seems to be no guideline or rationale about where we seek encouragement and/or approval. Some seek it from everyone they meet. Some seek it from parents who are often too busy to realize the need they leave unfulfilled. Some seek it from unlikely sources—such as me—and when I find this to be the case, I try to remember that we never know which seed might be the one that produces a mighty oak.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galations 6:9-10
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December 19, 2019 at 9:32 am · Filed under Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged Be Still, Christmas, Christmas stress, faith, God, Jesus, joy, love, Peace, Philippians 3:13-14, The season, truth
If the Christmas season causes you stress, then you’re doing it wrong. Be still. Let the reason for the season wash over you and bring you peace.
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14
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November 3, 2019 at 10:53 am · Filed under Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged angels, angels among us, angels watching over us, faith, God, hope, Jesus, kindness, Lorena Regalado, love
I have heard them
Sometimes in a word—just one
Sometimes in a conversation—a long one
I have seen them
Sometimes for a moment—a smile
For a short season—or many years
Sometimes from a distance
With only a picture
Or with words on a screen
They have touched me
Always there
Always watching
Sometimes carrying me
Sometimes simply being there
And sometimes…
Oh, yes…
Sometimes…
I have felt them…
Seen them…
In the eyes of a mere mortal
As my soul was soothed
By kind eyes
Copyright © C Mashburn 2019
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August 28, 2019 at 9:36 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration, Uncategorized ·Tagged faith, God, His plan, His universe, hope, Jesus, love, Peace, praise, the small things
It’s not all about us. it’s about God’s plan. We have nothing to fear because whether we know it or not, we’re doing God’s work. There are times we wonder why we’re doing what we do. Maybe we feel like our job is meaningless and we feel like we’re just spinning our wheels in a world gone mad. The thing is, God’s will is in even the smallest thing we do. We’re a part of His plan! I compare it to a line in the poem, Desiderata: 
What we have to remember is, It’s God’s universe. No doubt about it!
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August 14, 2019 at 9:26 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged encouragement, faith, God, hope, Jesus, joy, Just A Man, love, You are important
My hope–my greatest source of joy–is that my simple words encourage others.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:12
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August 12, 2019 at 9:54 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged faith, God, hope, Jesus, love, neveer give up, never quit, perseverance, praise
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, Philippians 3:13
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August 11, 2019 at 8:57 am · Filed under Daily Encouragements, Food for thought, God's beauty, God's love, Inspiration ·Tagged faith, family, God, hope, Jesus, joy, love, Peace
For most of her life, my mother prayed that her sons and daughter would be taught 
by the Lord and ultimately serve Him. And for many years, I have held to the words Paul wrote in Philippians 3:13: Brothers, I do not consider myself having taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.
I’m convinced my mother’s faith, along with mine, combined to bring us both to a place of peace. As our love for God continues to grow, we continue to dwell in His peace. I encourage you to never give up. No matter what your circumstance, always know God has a plan for your life, and He will not forsake you or leave you.
All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace. Isaiah 54:13
Amazon is currently selling hard cover copies of my first book of encouragements, “BE STILL“, for the ridiculously low price of $9.07. If you don’t have a copy, now’s the time to get one! The hardcover would make a great gift for someone else or a keepsake for you!
My second book of encouragements, “JUST A MAN“, is also available on Amazon.
You can check out all my books at my website, CHARLESLMASHBURN.COM
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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:
But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
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