...as far as the east is from the west.

Psalm 103:12

New International Version (NIV)

12 

As far as the east is from the west,

    so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

As far as the east is from the west - As the east and the west can never meet in one point, but be for ever at the same distance from each other, God has moved our sins and their punishment are to an eternal distance by his mercy.

Love to all, Norm

The Great Commandment

Mark 12:29-31

 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is: 

Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, 

and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: 

this is the first commandment.

 And the second is this, 

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

 There is none other commandment greater than these.

LOVE TO ALL

Norm Nicholson

Spring migration on the plains.

 He alone is my rock and my salvation,

 my fortress 

where I will never be shaken.

~ Psalm 62:2, NLT

God has blessed us with the seasons.  One of my favorite times of the year has come to be the annual migration of millions of birds in preparation for the arrival of spring!  This gives us hope in an otherwise dismal world full of trials and situations.

Much can be learned from thier perseverance through all kinds of weather challenges, predators, and yes us people invading their habitat.

We not only have a responsibility to care for others, but also these creatures of nature.

Love to all, Norm

Sunday 1/29/2012

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

~ Matthew 7:7, NLT

Great is his faithfulness;

 his mercies begin afresh each morning.

~ Lamentations 3:23, NLT

Love to all, Norm

No one has ever seen God.

 But if we love each other, 

God lives in us, 

and his love is brought 

to full expression

 in us.

~ 1 John 4:12, NLT

Love to all along the trail of life, 

Norm

"Life, more than a walk in the park..."

I spotted an elderly couple out for a stroll in a local park.  As I watched them , I was aware that they seemed to be in no hurry, and that they stopped momentarily to maybe enjoy their surroundings, pointing out various interesting sights on the trail.  I also wondered what was going through their minds.

Every time I see this image, in my mind, I am reminded of several things 

about my own journey through life:

I can look back, or continue to seek out the path before me.

I can always take the easy way through, or I can veer off the beaten path

 to find new discoveries.

I must always be aware of obstacles that might trip me up.

I can stop and rest, and take time to enjoy life, 

and be happy where I am at, or walk on past,

 ignoring the blessings of each new step.

I can drink in God's blessings, or I can just simply get to the end of my road.

I can go it alone, or have someone by my side to share the journey with.

Even when it seems as though I am walking alone, 

I can always rely on God's hand to steady and guide me,

and look to Him for direction.

LOVE TO ALL, NORM

Sunday 10/23/2011

Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

~ Ephesians 4:29, NLT

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

~ Colossians 3:23, NLT

Sunday 10/9/2011

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

~ Romans 8:28, NLT

New Living Translation 
When you are harvesting your crops and forget to bring in a bundle of grain from your field, don't go back to get   it. Leave it for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the LORD your God will bless you in all you do.

Deuteronomy 24:19

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.

~ Ephesians 2:8, NLT

I took my troubles to the Lord

I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.

~ Psalm 120:1, NLT

Love to all, Norm

"...we all belong to each other."

Saturday 6/4/2011

...so it is with Christ's body. 

We are many parts of one body, 

and we all belong to each other.

~ Romans 12:5, NLT

Love to all, Norm

"Greater love hath no man than this..."

"Thank You"

Greater love hath no man than this, 

that a man lay down his life 

for his friends.

John 15:13

Love to all, Norm

"... you are called to live in peace."

And let the peace that comes from Christ 

rule in your hearts.

 For as members of one body 

you are called to live in peace.

 And always be
thankful.

~ Colossians 3:15, NLT
God bless you this day!
Love to all, Norm

Love to all, norm

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Love to all, Norm

"...everything else is worthless"

"Aroma of Wild Plum"

Yes, everything else is worthless 

when compared with the infinite value 

of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

 For his sake I have discarded everything else, 

counting it all as garbage, 

so that I could gain Christ.

~ Philippians 3:8, NLT

Love to all, Norm

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

 The LORD himself goes before you

 and will be with you;

 he will never leave you nor forsake you.

 Do not be afraid;

 do not be discouraged.

 (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV)

Love to all, Norm