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“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…
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“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…
“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…
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
“Unto us a Son is given” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) When He came to earth it was the most miraculous thing that had happened since creation. When Jesus entered the world as a baby He…
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…
How has God shown you kindness, and how can you through everyday actions show kindness to others?
You’re never too old to bear witness to the Prince of Peace. God is no respecter of age. He doesn’t retire people from His service when their bodies start to wear out.
‘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…
"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince…
Love happens when.... When love happens, good happens… Kindness happens when love acts. Joy happens when love celebrates. Patience happens when love waits. Hope happens when love promises. Life happens when love gives...
Can you name a gift you passionately value? A calling is any inner tug or summoning to “give our gifts away.”
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…
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…
A vessel of honor is a vessel that is clean. If we are a clean vessel, we are a vessel that is ready to be used as the Master chooses.
As we celebrate let us remember that Christmas is the celebration of the boy child Jesus who came as the light to a dark world. Just as He has opened our eyes with the…
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:…
In my trouble God is greater, In my weakness He is strong; In my trial God is dearer, In my sorrow He’s my song. In my burden God is mighty, In my storm He…
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:19 God is our comforter, sustainer, and Lord. Only his gracious presence and tender blessings can bring consolation and comfort…
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…
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.
Jesus was never merely human. As complex as it is for us to comprehend, He was fully God and fully man. This is the unique way in which our heavenly Father chose to demonstrate…
Three areas in which we should always be thankful and show gratitude. Remind me, remind me, remind me, O Lord.
Several years ago, my husband and I went through a difficult season. Sometimes, we need others to stand strong in faith with us.