2024-12-24
A Baby Changes Everything
A baby, her BABY would change EVERYTHING! "And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son.
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2024-12-22
Mary, Mary
One of my friend's favorite Christmas songs is "Mary, Did You Know?" In it the birth mother of Jesus is asked if she knows the importance and uniqueness of her baby boy. What did Mary think as Jesus grew to heal the sick, calm the storm, and walk on water?
Read more..2024-12-20
Begin a New Tradition
Too often, Christ is absent in Christmas. So how about beginning a new Christ-centered tradition? Check out these great ideas:
Read more..2024-12-16
Lonely Holiday
All too often, holidays don’t meet expectations. Especially Christmas. For some, it’s filled with family times, parties, church activities, and gift exchanges. But you may be spending this year at home alone. Don’t fret!
Read more..2024-12-15
Go Tell it on the Mountain
.... “Let the people shout from the mountaintops” … “Let them give glory to the Lord.” Isaiah 42 But how many of them, “how many of us” are willing to “tell it on the mountain”
Read more..2024-12-14
More than Just a Baby
Sometimes that manger scene seems so irrelevant. I pondered how the Baby Jesus impacts my life. He is…so much more than just a baby!
Read more..2024-12-10
Loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely? Jesus says “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” Hebrews 13:5 What can we do to help ourselves when we feel lonely, and how can we help others?
Read more..2024-12-08
8 Christmas Decorations and Their Meaning
Many of the traditional decorations symbolize something quite significant. They're not just decorations.
Read more..2024-12-06
Mary’s First Trimester
In our rush toward Christmas and the miracle of Bethlehem, we often ignore the humanness of Mary.
Read more..2024-12-05
Holy Reunion
It had been eight months since I had attended church. No problem, I thought, I pray, watch podcasts, and study God’s Word by myself. It’s all good, right?
Read more..2024-12-04
The I AM God
By calling Himself I AM what is God saying about himself? I am ever present and I am enough.
Read more..2024-12-03
Choosing the Longest Line
How does one gain spiritual maturity in a fast-paced world?
Read more..2024-12-02
Forgive Again and Again
When Clay Crosse first admitted his sin to his wife Renee, she felt everything any normal woman would feel: anger, resentment, hurt; more anger. She was becoming closed to him. And every time he came to her with new information and a confession, it was like a fresh blow to a deep bruise.
Read more..2024-12-01
Jesus is the Reason
“This is what I am looking for… the REAL meaning of Christmas!” Read: Luke 2:1-20 Jesus Christ is the real reason for this season.
Read more..2024-11-30
Shelter Of The Most High
Sometimes, warfare is less about attacking and more about resting in the shelter of Elyon―God Most High.
Read more..2024-11-30
Advent
Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christmas. It’s a wonderful tradition that moves us beyond the tinsel to remember what is truly important. It helps us make room for Jesus in our lives that often have “no room in the inn”.
Read more..2024-11-29
Be Calm. Be Strong. Be Thankful!
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Read more..2024-11-28
More than Gratitude
Becky had often heard the little saying, "have an attitude of gratitude", and for the most part she did. She could count her blessings and generally found a thankful spirit. But this - there was no thankfulness in this!
Read more..2024-11-27
Do You Know?
“… Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.” Jeremiah 31:3
Read more..2024-11-26
Beyond Addiction
After seventeen years of marriage, Meg’s husband held a secret. He had struggled with sexual addiction for years.
Read more..2024-11-25
Choosing Thankfulness
Thankfulness is an attitude we choose to have. It’s not based on what we have or where we are in life. Yes, friend, as you face life’s challenges, choose thankfulness. It’s a choice with no regrets.
Read more..2024-11-24
The Stench
What will awaken your faith to do something that you have never done before! In these stories, a 'stench' motivated them.
Read more..2024-11-23
Meanwhile Moments
Meanwhile Moments: Layers of activity, all known and allowed by God.
Read more..2024-11-22
Satisfied
Spiritual fast food is great for those crazy days now and then, but if it is your steady diet your soul will be malnourished.
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