Why did Mary not recognize Jesus? I think it’s the same reason I often don’t recognize the living Christ in my life. Mary expected to find things as she had left them--a dead body wrapped in linen cloths lying in a tomb. Her expectancy was too small.
Read more.."But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.” Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) The Bible says, referring to Christ’s death on the cross: Jesus “was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins.”
Read more..“Delight yourself in the Lord.” Psalm 37:4 The teaching of these words must seem surprising
Read more..When we allow the “What If’s” to rule our lives, we run round and round never accomplishing anything.
Read more..I love food. I love to think about food, to cook food and to plan special occasions around food.
Read more..Control or Freedom: I don't understand it. How can we ever think we have control? Why do we demand it and think we must have it?
Read more..What results do people see in your life? If they don’t see you living a Christian life, then nothing you can say will make much of a difference. Remember to live and reflect on Monday that which you say on Sunday.
Read more..We too are called to do ‘beautiful things’ for God so that the lonely and hurting could feel His love in a tangible way.
Read more..We need to be careful what we pray for. If God’s bottom line is to make us more like Jesus, then we should start praying like it’s ours too. Dear God, make me more like Jesus no matter what it takes. Amen.
Read more..Lately, I have allowed the inner little boy to get the better of me, in my talk with God. What a joy to find my way into His presence! He said: "follow me".
Read more..A New Creation: The old year is gone and the new has come. It’s a blank slate. Last year is history and this year is a mystery.
Read more..This New Year, God calls us to rise above and be transformed with a renewing of our mind and to think about whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure
Read more..#Devotional: There are many struggling in the area of knowing your true worth. You have been fighting to prove yourself. This was never God’s plan for you.
Read more..When the Lord of the universe speaks, what can we do except remain silent before Him: “The LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.” (Habakkuk 2:20)
Read more..Being alone with God takes practice and discipline. We should daily practice being alone with Jesus, allowing the words of God to “dwell in us richly.
Read more..How long has it been since you let God have you? I mean really have you?
Read more..I will remember my covenant between me and you & all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Genesis 9:15 #covenantKeeper #devotional
Read more..In the fall I found myself in a very deep pit. I was over-committed, exhausted, stressed out, and severely depressed.
Read more..Here is where I breathe You deep inside my heart, Here is where You make me strong and make me more like You. Here is where You pour Your love like a river over me, Here is where my heart finds more of You.
Read more..If you find yourself in a strange place today needing knowledge and understanding, ask God to provide what you need. He has done it before.
Read more..Humble people seem to be blessed with pervasively portioned patience, peace, perseverance and unpretentiousness. Humble people are strong, solid, steadfast, sincere, serving and unswerving.
Read more..We live in a society that is filled with hurting people, many of whom go unnoticed on a regular basis. Have you stopped to take notice of the people around you?
Read more..Why is thanksgiving so important? It acknowledges God in the situation. When things go wrong the last thing we want to do is give thanks. But it’s the most beneficial. Thanksgiving prepares the way for God’s salvation to come in.
Read more..It is not always easy to understand the will of our Father, but it is imperative that we choose to follow His lead. I have come to understand that He knows best. We don't have to know all the details. It is up to us to TRUST His heart concerning us.
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