Author Archives: nickifrederiksen

Hi friends – As I reflect on 2022 I am reminded of the comfort, peace and strength that only the Lord Jesus can give you. My dad passed away this year and although it hurts my heart that he is gone, I am reminded of the good father I had and the great heavenly FatherContinue reading “A Good Father”

Hi friends – This Advent season I have been thinking a lot about love, joy, peace, hope, and faith. Without these words, this would be a difficult season for me. This will be my first Christmas without my dad who passed away recently. I have a long list of wonderful Christmas memories and countless celebrationsContinue reading “Advent – The season of love, joy, peace, hope & faith”

Hey friends – Just a few thoughts on giving before we enter the Christmas season. Quote – Life’s persistent & most important question, what are you doing for others – Martin Luther King Jr Meaning of giving – To provide someone with something (possibly not expecting anything in return) Just a thought – Take a momentContinue reading “#giving #others #impact”

Hi friends – Some final thoughts on “Good soil isn’t all about the dirt”. God uses the image of a garden and the different types of soil to help us understand scripture and life applications. The last verse I am highlighting is about good soil – Matthew 8:23: 23 But the seed falling on good soilContinue reading “Good soil”

Hi friends – The next verse of scripture I am going to highlight is from Matthew 6:22 and it talks about thorny soil. As mentioned before I love how God uses word pictures to illustrate and get our attention about the reality of life. My husband has been growing raspberries for us for several years.Continue reading “Good soil verse thorny soil”

Hi friends – The next few verses of scripture I want to highlight talks about rocky ground. When you hear God’s word something inside of you changes. The word of God is life giving and provides each of us with the opportunity to experience God’s plan for our lives. Just like a special gift itContinue reading “Good soil verses rocky ground”

Hi friends – I love how God uses simple examples from life to help us gain a greater understanding and perspective of scripture. You don’t have to be an avid gardener to appreciate the importance of good soil, water, weeding, and ultimately a good harvest. The scriptures I will be highlighting are from the bookContinue reading “Good soil – A seed on the path”

Hi friends – A few more thoughts over this Thanksgiving weekend. Although I am in the midst of a difficult season, I am reminded of the positive outcome of thanksgiving and being grateful. This weekend I am amazed at how God has made us, our brain function, and the impact of being grateful. I recentlyContinue reading “Thanksgiving & being grateful”

Dear friends – There was a time in my life when I wanted something so badly but I did not get it. The details of my circumstances are no important but the fact is many of us have been in this situation. You want something but you don’t get it. I prayed, waited, and evenContinue reading “Giving thanks”

Hi friends – I hope you are enjoying your long weekend. This post is simple but extremely important in my opinion. Try to take time this weekend to relax, recharge and rest. The word rest means to stop working and cease activity. Ultimately allow yourself time to recharge. The Lord has your best interest inContinue reading “REST”