Tag Archives: Heaven

How Do I Know God Loves Me – For unto You Is Born This Day in the City of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord – Luke 2:11 – SAVIOR – God Sent His Only Begotten Son to Rescue Us – Jesus is the Demonstration of God’s Love for You and Me – The Gospel Is the Best Message We Have Ever Heard –

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Galatians 3:13 – The Bible (KJV) – Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: Jesus came to do what … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Thought | Tagged Curse of the Law, God loves me, God Loves You, Heaven, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus rose from the dead, King, Lamb, Lord, love, Redeemed, Savior, Son of God, Took away Sins | Leave a comment

For I Know the Plans I Have for You – Declares the Lord – Plans to Prosper You and Not to Harm You – Plans to Give You Hope and a Future – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – So They that Be of Faith are Blessed with Faithful Abraham – Galatians 3:9 – (KJV)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Luke 12:32 – The Bible (KJV) – Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Matthew 7:11 – The Bible (KJV) – If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses | Tagged Abraham, blessing, Children, Earth, Father, Galatians 3:9, gracious, Great Mercy, Heaven, Jeremiah 29:11, Merciful, New Year, New Year Blessing, Removed our Transgressions, slow to anger | Leave a comment

As a Bird Escaped Out of the Snare of the Fowlers, the Snare Is Broken, and We Are Escaped – Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord, Who Made Heaven and Earth – Psalm 124

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Psalm 124 – The Bible (KJV) – If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us: Then they … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses | Tagged Bird, Christ, Earth, Escaped, God, Heaven, Help, Jesus, Name of the Lord, Our Soul Escaped, Psalm 124, Savior, Snare | Leave a comment

Natural Skyline Inspires Me – Would Those Sentinels – Those Sky Watchers – Those Tall Palm Trees Reaching for Heaven – Would They Also Like to Look Into the Mystery – As the Angels Wished to Do – Why Jesus Would Die for Us – Why The Breath of Heaven – Holy Spirit – Would Live Within Us – Why – Why –

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Palm trees reaching toward Heaven – Perhaps they are wishing to understand the secrets of the universe – to know how it all began and how it all continues … The angels wish they could understand the mystery of God’s great love … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Photos, Thought | Tagged Angels, Breath of Heaven, Carol Ann Hoel, Father, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Lord Jesus Christ, Mystery, Mystery of Ages, Palm Trees, Savior, Sentinels, Sky Watchers, Son of God, Tall Palm Trees | 8 Comments

You Heal the Brokenhearted

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Here I am – Lord – waiting – Is it enough that I am here – Each moment that passes – Each hour that goes by – Someone’s heart is broken – Someone cries – Here I am – Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Able, Blood, Broken Heart, Brokenhearted, came to die, Christian, Cry, Died, Each hour, Each moment, Enough, Father, God, Heal, Heal the brokenhearted, Healed, Healer, Healing, Heart broken, Heaven, Here I am, Hours, Innocent Blood, Is it enough, It is enough, Jesus, Lord, Lord is able, Lord Jesus, Moments, Paid price, paid redemption's price, Redemption, Someone, Someone cries, Watching, watching over, You alone, You are able, You are enough, You are here Lord, You shed your blood | 4 Comments

This Trouble Too Shall Pass

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Carol Ann Ritchey

The One that died for me And you – The Faithful One So true – I’m counting now On you – Jesus My heart is broke in two – Such pain You bore for us – You do Care – … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, Bible Verses, Memoir, Poetry | Tagged 23rd Psalm, Bore for us, Broken Heart, Care, Clinging, Counting on You, Faithful One, Fear, Fear No Evil, God, Good Gifts, Grief, Heart is Broke, Heaven, Hope, I know you care, Jesus, Keeping me Safe, Knowing, Lead me, Lord, One that died, Pass, Psalm 23, Rest in Peace, Safe, Such Pain, Tear, The Hope, This too shall pass, This trouble too shall pass, Thou art with me, Through the Valley, Trouble, Trusting, Valley, Valley of the Shadow of Death, Wait, Will Come, You Are With Me | 20 Comments

Caregivers – Let’s Party!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Carol Ann Ritchey

If I could post everyday of this season of my life, each message might be similar, beginning with my husband’s journey with Alzheimer’s and finishing with our happy ending, our promised eternal home. Heaven is real to me, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, Thought | Tagged Alzheimer's, Caregivers, Heaven, Party | 29 Comments

Thank You All for Prayers for My Husband and Me

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Carol Ann Ritchey

There was a knock at my door a few moments ago. The deliveryman for the hospice pharmacy brought medication for my husband. He asked me how my husband was doing. I told him he was much better than a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, Memoir | Tagged Abundant life, Alzheimer's, aspiration, aspiration pneumonia, beginning of the end, breath, choke, choking, Comfortable, Death, Deliveryman, desperation, Fate, fighting for breath, health, Heaven, hospice, laugh lines, medication, obstructed airway, pharmacy, pneumonia, Praises, praises to the Lord, Prayer, Smile, starvation, succumb, Swallow, Swallow food, well being, wit | 29 Comments

The Darling of Heaven

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Born into our world To fulfill the Father’s plan – Son of God – body And spirit of man Willing – You came To suffer and die Smeared with our sin – Cursed by our lies Never a man suffered … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Angels begged, Believe, Blood, blood shed, Body of man, Born, Crushed, Cursed, Cursed by our lies, Darkness, Darling, Darling of Heaven, dead, Debt, Defending the bride, Detested, Devil, Father's Plan, Father's side, Foot of the Cross, Good Shepherd, hated, Healer, Hearts bursting, Heaven, His blood shed, It Is Finished, Jesus, Jesus arose, Jesus Meek and Mild, John wept, Loving and Kind, maligned, Mary, Meek, Meek and Mild, Mild, Mother Mary, Not Dead, Obedience, Pain, Pay the debt we owed, Rebellion crushed, Shame, Shroud, Sin, Smeared with our sin, Son of God, Spirit of man, Suffer and die, Trembling, Triumph, Triumphed, Trophies, Victory, Wed | 13 Comments

There Is a Season and a Time to Every Purpose

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 – The Bible (KJV) – To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses | Tagged Heaven, Purpose, Purpose under Heaven, Season, Time of peace, Time of war, Time to be born, Time to break down, Time to build up, Time to cast away, Time to cast away stones, Time to dance, Time to die, Time to embrace, Time to every purpose, Time to gather stones, Time to get, Time to hate, Time to heal, Time to keep, Time to keep silence, Time to kill, Time to laugh, Time to lose, Time to love, Time to mourn, Time to plant, Time to pluck up, Time to refrain from embracing, Time to rend, Time to sew, Time to speak, Time to weep, under heaven | 9 Comments

When I Wake Up You Are Still With Me

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Psalm 139:1-18 – The Bible (New Living Translation) – O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You … Continue reading →

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Crack the Hard Cases LORD

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

Praises to You LORD for You Alone can do the impossible You alone can tame the wild Ones – You alone are God Crack the hard cases LORD – The ones that break our hearts – I’d be lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged Blast Fire from your Snout, Break Hearts, Bride and Groom, Broken Heart, Calvary, Chase Them, Chased Me, Chill Out, Crack the Hard Cases, Everlasting Doom, From Death Bloomed, Glory Land, Hard Cases, Heaven, Impossible, KING OF KINGS, LORD OF LORDS, Praises to God, Praises to You LORD, Praises wring out, Rose Again, Shed blood, Tame Wild Ones, Trained to Chill Out, Wild Horse, Wrap them in Your Love, You Alone Are God, You Whisperer | 18 Comments

Our Sovereign God

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Carol Ann Ritchey

We need not fear mighty men Or bow to oppressive rulers God alone governs heaven and earth And no one can resist His intent Evil men connive and plot – yet No one thwarts the plan of God Dreamers dream … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry | Tagged dictators, Dreamers, Dreams, Earth, God rules, God's Intent, God's Rule, Govern, Governments, Heaven, Hell, Hope, Hope of Poor, meekest godly man, meekness, Mighty Men, Monarch, oppression, Oppressive Rulers, Poor, Power, Schemers, Schemes, Sovereign God, tyranny | 25 Comments

A Thankful Heart

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Carol Ann Ritchey

God bless the people that bless others I thank God for help I’ve received I’ve given some and received a lot From people that care From those who dare To open their hearts Their homes and resources Who’ve shown me … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Earth, Giving, Heart, Heaven, Helping, Home, Hospitality, Kindness, Resources, Sharing, Thankful | 13 Comments

Point of View

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Carol Ann Ritchey

View overlooking courtyard taken from apartment window Tall trees hold my gaze rapt in contrast of strong branches and fragile green leaves set against calm blue sky. Beneath our second story point of view, courtyard lies cozily centered among sturdy … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought | Tagged Heaven, Nature, Sky, Trees | 8 Comments