December 29, 2019
In God I Trust
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
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December 27, 2019
Jehovah-Kavod
“Oh LORD God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you” (Psalm 89:7).
Read more..December 24, 2019
A Miracle on Christmas Eve
My father was born in the Ukraine and spent his first fifteen years there. One Christmas his two older brothers bought a German-made Christmas musical wind-up tree stand for their parents. It was mechanical and played Silent Night. Their gift brought great delight to this family of ten.
Read more..December 19, 2019
A Christmas Prayer
Lord Jesus, We, like the wise men, are looking for a star. This Christmas, we ask you, heal us, help us and be born anew in us. In a new hope, Your Children
Read more..December 15, 2019
Peace on Earth
As we enter this yuletide season amidst a fallen world of strife and conflict, we should be reminded about what Jesus said about peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you."
Read more..December 15, 2019
The Sacrifice of Praise
Why is praise called a “sacrifice”? I believe it is because true praise given in the less-than-ideal situations of life indicates that I sacrifice my right to grumble about people, circumstances and God; I willingly forsake action which ‘comes naturally,’ is ‘only human’ and which ‘everyone’ indulges in.
Read more..December 13, 2019
Learning to Fully Know Jesus
Spiritual knowledge of Jesus is personal knowledge. I cannot know Jesus through another person. No, I must know Him personally. Question: How is your knowledge of Christ increasing daily?
Read more..December 10, 2019
The Candle of Hope
Questions: How do you feel going into this Christmas season? Excited? Scared? Joyful? Lonely? Worried or delighted? How will you invite God’s hope into your situation?
Read more..December 7, 2019
Silent Adoration
‘I wait quietly before God …. I wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.’ Psalm 62:1, 5. When we in our littleness and God in His glory meet, we all understand that what God says has infinitely more worth than what a person says.
Read more..December 7, 2019
Place of Rest
When I try to figure things out all on my own it seems like it becomes more complicated with each angle I attempt to analyze and fix. When I admit it’s not mine to figure out and leave it in God’s hands, a sigh of relief escapes and peace envelops me.
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