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Aug 19th 10 Posted by Sally Rackets

Learning an Alphabet of Promises

One of the most valuable things we can do for our children is give them a solid foundation upon which their faith can take root and grow. Scripture learned together as a family can help provide such a foundation. Through the years, this collection of promises has continually focused our attention on God—who keeps His promises—through all the twists and turns of our lives. In my book, an Alphabet of... read more
Jun 16th 10 Posted by Sally Rackets

“C” is for Commit your Work

Cc — “Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.” (Proverbs 16:3) Another translation of this verse reads: “Commit your work to the LORD, and you will succeed.” In committing our work to the Lord, we are inquiring, involving, and depending on him to establish the plan that will succeed. This promise recognizes God as the highest power and carries with it the inherit... read more
Apr 30th 10 Posted by Sally Rackets

“B” is for Believe…

Bb  Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved…. —Acts 16:31 Getting saved is so simple, even a child can come to faith. In fact, it is childlike faith we are encouraged to develop. I love the trust expressed on the child’s face in the photo illustrating this promise in my book, an Alphabet of Promises. I am particularly taken with the captivated gaze. This is what I want my faith to look like.... read more
Mar 11th 10 Posted by Sally Rackets

Aa All Things are Opportunities for Good

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those… called according to His purpose. —Romans 8:28 NKJV A is for apple, but in this little book, A is also for “all things.” Ever notice how very inclusive the word “all” is? Absolutely nothing is excluded. God uses all things, everything, with no exceptions in this fallen world to creatively, lovingly, sacrificially, orchestrate His... read more
Feb 17th 10 Posted by Sally Rackets

Dedication

The book is dedicated to our children. The three pairs of legs dangling from the tree limb represent them as part of our family tree and our hope that they are still deeply influenced by all those verses we learned together so many years ago.  Each of our children (two daughters and a son) are grown and married to wonderful people we love like our own. It is also dedicated to our children’s children. We... read more
Feb 5th 10 Posted by Sally Rackets

Welcome…

Thanks for taking a moment to check out my blog for an Alphabet of Promises. I’m very excited about this little book of BIG promises. Last spring I stepped down from a position at a great church to make room in my life for more time to pamper my husband and enjoy family and friends while exploring a more creative direction for my life. This little book is the result of my first creative... read more
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