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Scripture Sunday: No More Thirst

January 22, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again.
Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever.
The water I give will be an artesian spring within,
gushing fountains of endless life.”
~John 4:13 (Message)

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  1. Angie says

    January 22, 2012 at 10:48 am

    The scripture you chose is one of my favorites, but it’s your picture that’s moving me to action this morning. I’ve been filling my bird feeder, but since temperatures dropped I’d completely forgotten to fill my birdbath – going to remedy that immediately!

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      🙂

  2. Sheila says

    January 22, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Never to thirst again. What an amazing gift.

    Love the photos, Sandy, of the bird finding water amidst the snow.

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      I love our little water heater. Beats having to run outside all the time with a pitcher of hot water.

  3. Nancy says

    January 22, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Oh Sandy!! This is such a simple and beautiful photo. I love it…my husband loves birds and identifies them just from their sweet songs. Thank you for sharing…with that verse, we’ll never thirst again!!

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      I know some of the songs. I wish I knew more. So glad He knows all of ours.:)

  4. Maureen says

    January 22, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Peaceful, happy photos. The Lord provides.

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      Indeed He does!

  5. joan says

    January 22, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Love the scripture and the photo. We thirst no more…

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      Filled–in all seasons.

  6. Shelly Miller says

    January 22, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    What a wonderful photograph you captured there. But I have to admit it makes me cold! Just love the way the Message tells the story in the scriptures. Great pairing.

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      It makes me cold, too. 🙂 And I do love how the Message gives a fresh perspective.

  7. S. Etole says

    January 22, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Looks so cold for your little birds.

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      They have sure been eating and drinking a lot!

  8. Lyla Lindquist says

    January 22, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Sir! Give me this water!

    Might I answer so readily to the offer…

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      Amen to that!

  9. Sharon O says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    wonderful picture…

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      I love doves. 🙂

  10. Linda says

    January 22, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Sandy, the pictures are just perfect – so touching. I love the verses – that living water.

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      Kind of makes me more thirsty. 😉

  11. Dea says

    January 22, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I love doves too—especially their “cooing” calls—so different from the songbirds, haunting and soothing at the same time.

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:31 pm

      That’s a good way to describe their calls, Dea. They startle me sometimes, though.

  12. Debra says

    January 22, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Perfect pairing of scripture and real life in photos!

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you, Debra. I love how the heater pad provides a little oasis in the snow.

  13. Joanne Norton says

    January 22, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Lovely. You do so good.

    • Sandra says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      You do my heart good, CaryJo.

  14. Deborah says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    These are very pretty, and peaceful images, Sandra, and such promise in that scripture verse! This is my first time here from Katie’s site … I love all the encouragement I’m getting from all the entries! You have a blessed week! 🙂

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