When we exchange worry for faith, this transaction is an act of worship. We choose to submit to God’s rule and reign in the circumstance. We honor His role our life and express faith through thankfulness. This act of worship will move you from worry to anticipation!
Read more..I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 How are you living from an understanding of the urgency of the day? How will you seize this day?
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..I have been wondering what I should give Jesus for His birthday this year. What would He like? What can I give Him?
Read more..What do we do when life is not a Christmas card? What do we do when life is hard and we don’t know what to do?
Read more..“His name will be...Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious One in a human womb. The Omnipotent, in one instant, made Himself breakable. He who had been Spirit became pierceable.
Read more..This Christmas marvel at the outrageous and awesome lengths to which God the Father will go to give you the perfect gift. Give Him the gift of the same reckless abandon of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and ...
Read more..How might we find joy amidst this busy season or when pressures abound? Might we learn from Mary who submitted herself to God, aware that He had her best interests at heart?
Read more..When God the Father sent His son, He sent a gift to us. Jesus wasn't placed in a manger because He was itching to know what it was like to be a baby. He didn't beg His Father to let Him come to earth to go fishing or to build things in a carpenter shop. God gave His Son to us.
Read more..The story of Christmas is one of beauty - and also of impending sorrow. We easily forget that the child of the manger grew up to be the man of the cross. It is at times like this we are reminded to not neglect either aspect of the story.
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