December 14, 2023
My Shepherd
The goal of our walk with Jesus is to come to know him as our shepherd just as intimately as he knows the Father.
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December 13, 2023
The Candle of Hope
Christmas is coming! There are loved ones to see, gifts to give, baking to share. We prepare our homes for the celebration.
Read more..December 12, 2023
The Cap of Separation
I recently heard a Jewish man talking about why he wore the skullcap, known as a kipa in the Hebrew language. I was fascinated at his explanation, as it opened my eyes as to another perspective on the birth of Christ.
Read more..December 12, 2023
Born into the World
While everyone is focused on the seemingly important events of the day, Jesus, Savior of the world, is born in a manger. Jesus pierces through our activity and calls us to come and adore Him … to see the wonder of His birth.
Read more..December 10, 2023
I Don’t Deserve It
Oh how she wanted to believe God loved her. But she felt she had no right to ask Him anything. She had never acknowledged Him before. And life had been hard. Choices of others and her own choices had left deep pain and scars on her heart.
Read more..December 9, 2023
I Am With You In This
When we are in the middle of a storm, we tend to allow fear of the unknown to grip our hearts – I have been there.
Read more..December 8, 2023
Hope
The hope of the gospel is a blessed hope, uniquely tied to the resurrection of Christ from the dead and His return. This hope is much different than wishful thinking, positive thinking, or religious thinking that is not based upon the Word of God.
Read more..December 8, 2023
This Changing Work
Part of the work God does to grow us and change us is by testing through various trials. On the other hand, some of the changing work He does in our lives is quiet and gentle as He asks us to willingly bend our hearts to the work He is doing.
Read more..December 7, 2023
Hope Changes Everything
Devotional on Psalm 43:5; “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God” With Jesus, I know I'm not alone and that no matter how long winter seems to last, I know it will not go on forever.
Read more..December 6, 2023
The Difference between Faith and Optimism
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