Posted on Jun 29, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: abortion, blog, daily devotin, daily devotion, daily devotional, do you want to make a difference, forgiven, make a difference
By Anita Mondragon
Back in the ’60s, I protested the Vietnam war. I stood with my friends, held signs, and chanted along with the voices of outrage. MY protest was the death of many of my classmates that occurred during that violent time in our history. I looked up the life expectancy of a private soldier, and here’s what I found… The following is an account from :
Al Nolf, former Senior Chief (E-8) at United States Navy (1968-1989)
I served three Combat tours in Vietnam. ’70-71, ’73-’75 including Operations Eagle Pull, Frequent Wind, and Baby Lift, the evacuation of Saigon. Extraction.
Army Helo pilots came to duty as Warrant Officers with a 45 minute life expectancy. They were told so when they signed up. Read more…
Posted on Jun 26, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: a woman of faith, blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, daily devotoin, forgiven blog, poem
By Marc Hays
She knows her Lord and Savior
she talks with Him
pleas with Him
puts her trust in Him
she seeks the Lord in all matters
She prays for strength
to be strong
for those she loves
She strives
fully and selflessly
for those she loves
She hopes
and seeks the best
for those she loves
She sacrifices
Posted on Jun 24, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, church, churhc, daily devotional, dailydevotion, forgiven blog, prayer
By Anita Mondragon
Back in 2006, the modern term of ‘cloud computing’ really took off. Old paper files became a thing of the past and now virtually everything is put in the cloud. This clears up a lot of space for the important things.
I had to look up that term to get its full meaning. Here’s what I found… Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user.
I really began thinking about the Spiritual connotation to this concept…especially the last part. You see, I have an old file cabinet I need to get rid of! You know the one I’m talking about…it’s the one in the back of my mind. You probably have one too.
Mine is full of folders that are decades old.
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Posted on Jun 22, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, mariuan alterntive, the red solution
By Anita Mondragon
Just off I-70, here in Colorado, stands a warehouse turned dispensary called, The Green Solution. Its very name suggests that whatever ailment you possess…they have the solution …the cure for all of your problems.
However, their solution is only temporary. It only lasts for a short while. Once the effects of the drug, Marijuana wears off, your problems are back and as big as ever. Your anxiety is still there. Your depression…still there. Loneliness?… Yep! It’s still there.
So if I could have a moment of your time, I’d like to talk to you about The Red Solution. Read more…
Posted on Jun 19, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven blog, PCC, poem
By Mark Hays
I’ve walked through the valley of the shadow of death,
Been in situations where I couldn’t catch my breath;
Had fears, like shadows, follow me wherever I go
Searched far and wide for something to ease my soul,
Until one day I found this Shepherd, a man from Galilee,
Who said leave everything behind and follow Me;
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Posted on Jun 12, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, jelly, PCC, preserves
By Anita Mondragon
I’m sure you’ve heard the statement, “Life is like a box of chocolates…” Well, I’m here to tell you that the Christian life is like a jar of jelly….
There’s a promise in the Bible that says: “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil. He shall preserve thy soul” -Psalm 121:7
Posted on Jun 5, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, PCC, until lambs become lions
By Anita Mondragon
As I watch movies, the Lord really speaks to me and gives me a Spiritual perception as to what is being said. I was watching a Robin Hood movie yesterday. At one point, he and his men were going to go against the evil sheriff of Nottingham. He made this statement to bolster the men in their resolve-for they were few in comparison. He said, “Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.”
Immediately this brought a Scripture to mind.
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Posted on Jun 3, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: anita mondragon, blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, PCC, satisfaction, unsatisfied
By Anita Mondragon
Remember that old song by the Rolling Stones? – “I can’t get no satisfaction.” Well, that has been a picture of the world for quite some time now, and it’s even worse in these present days! Now that we’re locked up in our homes due to the virus, we are finding ourselves miserable. Things we did before when we felt unsatisfied, we can no longer do. Going out to eat when we want to, shopping, going to the mountains, visiting parks, going on vacation…the list goes on. Truth is, these outings were/are nothing but bandages! They do not ‘heal’ our wanton condition, they merely cover it up for a short time. It’s like the alcoholic…the next drink is
not the cure.
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Posted on Jun 1, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, forgiven, inncocent blood, innocent
By Anita Mondragon
Last night, as my youngest and I said our bedtime prayers, we went through the usual things in our prayers. I got him into bed, and put myself to bed…started to drift off into slumber, and was awakened by a small hand on my shoulder gently shaking me. A quiet voice whispered, “Mom…can we just thank God for all the good things He does for us?” Well, that woke me up real fast I can tell you! I said, “Of course son! Good idea!”
As he knelt next to my bed, we began to pray. He started first, saying one thing he was thankful for,
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Posted on May 29, 2020 in Forgiven- A Daily Devotion | Tags: blog, daily devotion, daily devotional, hide and go seek, PCC, ready or not
By Anita Mondragon
My youngest loves to play Tag, and Hide and go seek. My son studies his options for the latter game. He knows where to hide so that I can’t find him. He’s tricked me quite a few times to where I finally give up, and he wins the game. I was reminded of this last night when we played before bed.
My husband on the other hand, loves to fish. His equipment is always in tip-top shape, all in one place, and ever ready to go at the drop of a hat!
Some of you may be scratching your head and asking ‘why’ is she sharing this on a church blog.
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