“Would you mind telling me why you’re so happy?” “Sho,” she said. “Christmas is coming and dat baby Jesus---He make me laugh. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.” Psalm 16:8-9
Read more..Dear one, the simplicity of God’s love, not our eloquence or expertise is what touches a person’s life. Wherever you are, tell someone about God’s love today!Dear one, the simplicity of God’s love, not our eloquence or expertise is what touches a person’s life. Wherever you are, tell someone about God’s love today!
Read more..The wonderful time of Advent is upon us. Unfortunately, it is also a time of busyness when we rush around madly trying to find just the right present for a family member or friend.
Read more..Worship was such an important part of that first Christmas. Do we take the time to worship the Lord during this Christmas season?
Read more..Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room. You have prepared your gift list. You have begun preparing your house for the holidays. Take time to prepare your heart.
Read more..The story of Christmas is the story of God’s love. A love that was willing to give what was most precious to save a dying world. God so loved, that he gave his Son.
Read more..During the months of his wife’s pregnancy, Zechariah’s prayers were silent ones. He could only commune with his Heavenly Father in the stillness of his heart, but I believe his long years of faithful service—even when he couldn’t hear God speaking or see God working—provided strength during those silent months.
Read more..“Grandma, I want a lady pen.” “A lady pen?” I asked. “What is a lady pen? Show me.”
Read more..The mystery of Christmas requires something we rational humans find most difficult: faith. Not some brain-numbing step into an abyss, but rather that which is described in the New Testament: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see”
Read more..Christmas is coming! There are loved ones to see, gifts to give, baking to share. We prepare our homes for the celebration.
Read more..“If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw
Read more..Oh how she wanted to believe God loved her. But she felt she had no right to ask Him anything. She had never acknowledged Him before. And life had been hard. Choices of others and her own choices had left deep pain and scars on her heart.
Read more..When we are in the middle of a storm, we tend to allow fear of the unknown to grip our hearts – I have been there.
Read more..Part of the work God does to grow us and change us is by testing through various trials. On the other hand, some of the changing work He does in our lives is quiet and gentle as He asks us to willingly bend our hearts to the work He is doing.
Read more..Devotional on Psalm 43:5; “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God” With Jesus, I know I'm not alone and that no matter how long winter seems to last, I know it will not go on forever.
Read more..“Anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 Manufacturers of hand sanitizers claim their products kill 99.9% of all germs. Makes you wonder about the remaining one-tenth of one percent!
Read more..Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
Read more..Today, think of ways to be Jesus to others. What encouraging words can you say?
Read more..There have been times I recognized God moving in my life, but only after the fact. It made me drop to my knees.
Read more..Father God, your word refreshes and fills and invigorates me as I faithfully meditate on it. Thank you for its life giving strength.
Read more..Be conscious of where your mind goes today. direct your thoughts back to God and His Word.
Read more..God’s transforming power flows into us when we open our lives to Him. He reorders our lives by His power and for His glory.
Read more..Your responsibility is simply to share God’s love and forgiveness. "Go into all the world. Preach the good news to everyone.” Mark 16:15
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