Tag: Jesus

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2025-01-02

Our Heart and our Treasure

As we allow Jesus to minister His cleansing and healing, God transforms our thoughts, emotions, desires, and actions, aligning our treasure with our heart.

2024-12-28

Stop Talking!

“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)

2024-12-28

On Whom Will You Rely in the Coming Year?

In the coming year, just who or what are you going to rely on for leading and advice? Who will you serve? Where will you place your trust? What do you consider to be your sources of wisdom?

2024-12-27

Loving Through Conflict

Christmas events can sometimes give rise to relational conflict that mars the peace of the season. Conflict often reflects unmet needs. No one likes to be thought of as needy. It’s easier to think of others as needy;

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

2024-12-22

Mary, Mary

One of my friend's favorite Christmas songs is "Mary, Did You Know?" In it the birth mother of Jesus is asked if she knows the importance and uniqueness of her baby boy. What did Mary think as Jesus grew to heal the sick, calm the storm, and walk on water?

2024-12-21

God’s Gifts

We are told that there are things that accompany salvation (Hebrews 6:9). The things that accompany salvation are probably innumerable. Here are but a few.

2024-12-20

Begin a New Tradition

Too often, Christ is absent in Christmas. So how about beginning a new Christ-centered tradition? Check out these great ideas:

2024-12-17

The Earth Filled with His Glory

What a prospect – this earth, now under the power of the evil one, renewed and filled with the glory of God.

2024-12-16

The Power of Forgiveness

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?

2024-12-15

Go Tell it on the Mountain

.... “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”

2024-12-14

More than Just a Baby

Sometimes that manger scene seems so irrelevant. I pondered how the Baby Jesus impacts my life. He is…so much more than just a baby!

2024-12-14

God is Holding Out on Me

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.

2024-12-08

Christmas Abundance

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.

2024-12-07

Refined by Fire

God is always at work in our lives. Even during seasons of adversity, He wants to accomplish something powerful and good. How should this knowledge affect our response?

2024-12-05

Holy Reunion

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?

2024-12-04

The I AM God

By calling Himself I AM what is God saying about himself? I am ever present and I am enough.

2024-12-01

Jesus is the Reason

“This is what I am looking for… the REAL meaning of Christmas!” Read: Luke 2:1-20 Jesus Christ is the real reason for this season.

2024-12-01

The Trap of Discouragement

Do you feel stuck in discouragement? Frustration that isn’t handled well may develop into depression. Living in discouragement will divide the mind.

2024-11-30

Advent

Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christmas. It’s a wonderful tradition that moves us beyond the tinsel to remember what is truly important. It helps us make room for Jesus in our lives that often have “no room in the inn”.

2024-11-29

Be Calm. Be Strong. Be Thankful!

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15

2024-11-27

Be Thankful in All Circumstances

"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."

2024-11-23

Meanwhile Moments

Meanwhile Moments: Layers of activity, all known and allowed by God.

2024-11-21

Broken Down

Whatever the causes, many and varied, that lead to broken down lives, God has one solution: his church and his people. When we live in Christ-like compassion, God names us and makes us Repairers and Restorers

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