Author Archives: Anne Sikes

About Anne Sikes

"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." (2 Cor. 4:7) Sharing the journey through daily thoughts and struggles, examination of Scripture, poetry, music and art.

Would you like to go back?

Posted on May 16, 2015

I’ve had times when I longed for times past, hung up on fond memories. Truth is though…and I’ve learned this well in life…you can’t go back. You can only go forward. You can try, but it’ll never be the same, … Continue reading →

Posted in journal, Life | Tagged death, Friends, funerals, going back, going forward, life, memories, Reminiscing | 2 Comments

Saw a movie yesterday that really affected me.

Posted on May 9, 2015

I don’t often do things like movie reviews, but my brother Steve recommended that I watch a movie on Netflix called, “The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio.” I watched yesterday, and sobbed most of the way through. It really brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Faith, Family, Life, Memoirs, Movies, Opinions | Tagged 1950's, 1960's, Abuse, alcoholism, biographies, contesting, Julianne Moore, movie reviews, Movies, movies based on books, Terry 'Tuff' Ryan | 2 Comments

Shekinah: God’s presence – 2 Chronicles 5

Posted on May 9, 2015

Originally posted on Bible in a Year Blog:
Today’s reading: 2 Chronicles 2-5. What is a temple but a fixed place where God and man meet? By extension, then, it is a place where God dwells or where his glorious…

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Do you know Christ?

Posted on May 9, 2015

You may respond, “I was born and raised as a Christian.” You may say, “I’ve been to church every Sunday, serve as a deacon and on committees, go to Sunday school and Bible study every week, and I know every … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Faith | Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, end of days, faith, God, religion, salvation, Scripture, sin | Leave a comment

Grace…and grace

Posted on May 6, 2015

I’ve been kind of quiet today. I’ve been doing a lot of reading blogs on here, and it’s been wonderful. I’ve come across some really good things, from old friends and new ones on here. If I’ve liked something on … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Faith, Family, Life, Random Thoughts, Uncategorized | Tagged christian faith, Christianity, Contentment, faith, faith in god, family, grace, trials | 2 Comments

Never did get a nap

Posted on May 5, 2015

…and I sure am feeling it! I did get my messy kitchen cleaned up. I got way too hung up on here trying to sort out the troubles with accessing ‘likes’ and ‘follows’ and so forth. I know that at … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Family, journal, Life | Tagged blogging, Cinco de Mayo, computers, dinner, family, life, random thoughts, Taco Tuesday | 6 Comments

After 3 A.M. and I’m still up

Posted on May 5, 2015

This is not a good idea. I’m supposed to get up at 5, and as I look at the time on the computer, it’s 3:11 already. But some days are like that. Or some nights. I have been reading some … Continue reading →