What You Seek And Need

Year by year, for all who enter here, may you find and experience the presence of God to give you rest and renewal. May Onesimus House reflect the love God has for you and His world. HIS peace over you through His son and our Lord, JESUS.

Be Encouraged

Do you ever ask yourself, "What can I do for others during these unsettling days?" How about ENCOURAGE. Scotty Smith's 1-16-21 Heavenward "More Than A Peaceful Easy Feeling" devotional helped me this morning. So I pass a few of his words on to you: "Today, we use familiar words to direct our hearts heavenward and neighbor-ward. Known as the “Serenity Prayer,” it’s really a Gospel Prayer—a prayer of grace, perspective, and peace. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” – Lord Jesus, acceptance of things (and people) we can’t change isn’t acquiescence; it’s wisdom and freedom. It’s not shrugging our shoulders in resignation; it’s lifting our hands to you in worship and waiting."" Check out the rest of Scotty's thoughts and take a look at John 16:33 for Jesus' words of encouragement. BE ENCOURAGED!(from My 1-16-21 Facebook post)

Beginning A New Year 2021

Is it possible that in February, 2021 we will celebrate 12 years of Onesimus House ministry? We, the Walkers hold many memories. And, as you read this and you have been a guest, your memories will be of time spent here. Twelve years ago we had only one grandchild. Now, in 2021 we have two - ages 12 and 9. And about three years ago, we got Jackson, our JackRussell/Chiquaqua mix. And, now in 2021 Charlie and I will be turning 76. As I write this on Jan 5, we are in the midst of much political upheval. The future is SO UNSURE. I, Gini, struggle a lot with the unknown. It has been challenging to my soul to look to God. Not only is His Word helpful but also special reading. The current book I just finished is CRY OF THE SOUL. This will be a frequent re read book for me in these unsettling days.