2024-12-24
The Joy of the Lord is My Christmas
We sometimes say Christmas is a Holy Day, but personally I forget that too often amidst the tinsel, TV, toys and boys. I forget that genuine joy comes from celebrating Emmanuel
Read more..We sometimes say Christmas is a Holy Day, but personally I forget that too often amidst the tinsel, TV, toys and boys. I forget that genuine joy comes from celebrating Emmanuel
Read more..Are you someone who has suffered emotionally, and perhaps physically at the hands of others? Have emotions such as anger, resentment, hate, hostility, bitterness and revenge entered your heart and mind?
Read more...... “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..God is holding out on me. I don’t think many of us would say it this way, but I think that this is the attitude of our heart sometimes.
Read more..Christmas Devotional about Jesus Exchanging his Life for Ours. Ephesians 3. The true gift exchange is what Christmas is all about.
Read more..I will never forget my first Christmas as a follower of Christ. I was thousands of miles from home, grieving my mother’s passing, battling my addictions, flat broke, and almost out of hope.
Read more..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..Do you feel stuck in discouragement? Frustration that isn’t handled well may develop into depression. Living in discouragement will divide the mind.
Read more.."When we express thanksgiving and gratitude to God, peace flooded our hearts, and He provided the solution. Always be thankful...especially in crisis. God can turn your tragedy to triumph, discord to harmony, and defeat to victory."
Read more..Meanwhile Moments: Layers of activity, all known and allowed by God.
Read more..Jesus tells us to believe he’s going to prepare a place for us, and he will come back again to take us to be with him (John 14:1-4). When Jesus made this promise a long time ago, I think he knew we might have times of doubt.
Read more..Will you stop for someone today? ‘You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you’ (Author unknown).
Read more..“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Read more..Questions: What aspects of the Trinity, God’s triune nature, do you find most comforting? Most confusing?
Read more..The Gospel message has gotten a little foggy these days with all the attention being paid to politics, family values, and culture wars, and a lot of folks have lost track of the fact that it's all about Jesus.
Read more..When we clearly see Jesus, He performs the radical surgery necessary for us to see the world as He sees it.
Read more..Has God delivered you from trouble? Have you passed safely through rivers, supported by the divine presence? Have you walked through proverbial fires unharmed?
Read more..We’re constantly in complex negotiations with God: -- “God, what if you’re not on the other side of this leap?” -- “Are you sure you’re strong enough to catch me?”
Read more..Dear GOD: I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am
Read more..Because God is love, it means that He is eternally love. He has always been love and He will always be love.
Read more..One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much. Are you using your gifts to bring glory to God?
Read more..Recently friends of mine said goodbye to their baby girl....they have found that even though the foe was too strong, God was their support.
Read more..If your life is chaotic and your spirit is dry… if panic is becoming more often present in your heart and mind than peace… check what you are neglecting.
Read more..A quiet time with God is very similar to a date. Here are some tools to help you keep your very special date with God.
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