January 1, 2023
Can We Keep it?
For where your treasure is, there you'll find your heart. Put your trust in him! He won't let you down. God is our hope, so put your life in his hands. May this be our resolution for the New Year.
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December 30, 2022
Invited to Rest
Jesus invites us to rest. My life, (particularly over the Christmas season), often feels scattered, frenzied, and harried. If that sounds like your life too, take a moment to ponder these words of Jesus, found in Matthew’s gospel.
Read more..December 29, 2022
Grace Turned Outward
Grace, as wonderful as it seems, gets turned down every moment of every day. We don't like receiving free gifts;
Read more..December 28, 2022
Lavish Love
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1
Read more..December 28, 2022
Bread of Life
“Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35 Read the rest:
Read more..December 27, 2022
A Willing Heart
Prayer: Loving and Compassionate God, we can only be truly happy when we have a willing heart. Help us to open up our hearts so that we may let your light shine through to all that we meet.
Read more..December 26, 2022
Filling Our Minds with God’s Love
What happens when we fill our minds with thoughts of God’s love? Will standing beneath the downpour of his grace change the way we feel about others?
Read more..December 24, 2022
Prince of Peace
“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..December 24, 2022
Invited to the Manger
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..December 23, 2022
Shining Faces
“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 face.” When faces shine they are elated, full of joy, love and anticipation. “Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow” are the words in a familiar carol that describes children waiting for Christmas.
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