Jesus invites us to rest. My life, (particularly over the Christmas season), often feels scattered, frenzied, and harried. If that sounds like your life too, take a moment to ponder these words of Jesus, found in Matthew’s gospel.
Read more..“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1
Read more..Prayer: Loving and Compassionate God, we can only be truly happy when we have a willing heart. Help us to open up our hearts so that we may let your light shine through to all that we meet.
Read more..“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us.” Psalm 67:1 I remember one of my mother’s favorite sayings: “How I love to see your shining face.” When faces shine they are elated, full of joy, love and anticipation. “Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow” are the words in a familiar carol that describes children waiting for Christmas.
Read more..Answer: Jesus was born! How would the average person answer that question? Tradition? Family? Love for hearth and home? Read the rest...
Read more..“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 As a follower of Jesus you wear a distinguishing mark as well. Is it visible? You wear His love.
Read more..Are you looking forward to seeing Jesus? When was the last time you thought about His return? We get so busy with living that we forget
Read more..God, My Guide. As we approach the uncharted territory of another year, with its challenges and opportunities, we will lose our way unless we have Jesus as our guide sitting up front showing us the way.
Read more..‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’” Luke 18:16-17
Read more..Christmas devotional. Come, Lord Jesus, come … Help me prepare my heart as a welcoming place that receives You today and every day to come.
Read more..When we put our faith and hope in Jesus, it not only gives us help, strength and power where we walk today but it also gives us hope for life after death. It is a confident expectation of the ultimate ’tomorrow’.
Read more..When our hearts and hands are open to giving, they are also open to receiving. When God asks us to give, whatever that may look like, He often has something to give back to us in return that is just as meaningful and special.
Read more..Someone posed these questions, “Where can I find God? How can I find Him?” He is already there waiting for me. While my body needed a night’s sleep to rejuvenate, He never slept or wearied for one moment. He who never tires or sleeps refreshes me each morning.
Read more..Feast your heart and mind on all Jesus is today. Your roots will draw water from a deep place and you will be blessed.
Read more..Christ never undervalues a kind word spoken, or underestimates a loving deed done in His name.
Read more..The amazing power of Love means that even when I make mistakes, as long as my Love is even greater, I am covered. No wonder Jesus breaks the commandments down to this one action: Love.
Read more..Even as I am surrounded in complete darkness with countless chores to be completed on my to do list. He shows me there is always time to be still and know that He is God, in all circumstances
Read more..Many decisions face us as we contemplate the future and the condition of our world. Fear based decisions are not God’s way of doing things.
Read more..Several years ago, my husband and I went through a difficult season. Sometimes, we need others to stand strong in faith with us.
Read more..John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Heavenly Father, thank you for this incredible truth: that I can know your voice. I want to follow you, so help me to listen and respond to everything you say. Amen.
Read more..A Message and a Promise. No matter the doubts, the frustrations, the “wish-things-were-different” thinking that takes our affection off things above, in Christ, we can be confident that it will be well with us.
Read more..“I have decided that sitting on the fence is not a God thing,” I told my family. “Chose you this day, whom you will serve” Joshua 24:15
Read more..How do you respond when your life takes an unexpected turn? Do you spend your time questioning His goodness or do you surrender to His will for your life?
Read more..Since the pandemic, I have wrestled with despair. I want to believe God is with me, but I am tempted to be at the mercy of an unseen virus that could sneak up on me and kill me or someone I love.
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