If we know Jesus Christ as our Lord and
understand what it means to be saved, we have the hope and joy
in our hearts that comes from knowing God intimately. There is
no greater joy thank this. Many people do not know about God.
They make fun of our belief, hope and joy. This can be very hurtful
to God's children. Believers are to live for God and learn to
deny selfish wants. When our will matches up with God's will,
there is nothing withheld from us. God says we will see our reward
in heaven. Heaven is our eternal 'Home Sweet Home'!
Cami Cub lives with Gramma Cherbear in
the Kid Cave. Emmi Squirrel has a nest high up in a tree. Emmi
is the only one of the Critters whose home is in a tree! Joshua
Jackrabbit lives in the beautiful poppy field meadow just at
the edge of the forest. God has given Him a beautiful home. Liam
leapfrog makes his home in the sparkling waters of the Kid Cave
Pond. All of the Critters are blessed by God in different ways.
They are all happy with what God has given them. Each loves their
own "Home Sweet Home'.
When we fail to see all the good God does
for us; When we focus our attention on the blessings of others
or even just on what we don't have, we miss the calm sweet rest
that is available to all believers through looking at the cross,
Jesus, His resurrection and gift of the Holy Spirit within us.
Try gliding on the wings
of the dove instead of desiring the soaring heights of the
eagle.
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in Gramma Cherbear's Den. Come and see what the Critter's will
do.
Gramma Cherbear