“ too many people crowding in and making demands on us, that we simply want to stand up and say “enough is enough”. That is when God wraps us in His loving arms and lifts up our heads so we can face another day.
Read more..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..The manger scene of Baby Jesus’ birth can seem so irrelevant today. Nice on a Christmas card, yes, but not really having any impact on our lives.
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.
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