December 28, 2024
Stop Talking!
“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
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December 27, 2024
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;
Read more..December 24, 2024
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
Read more..December 16, 2024
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?
Read more..December 14, 2024
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!
Read more..December 10, 2024
Loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely? Jesus says “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” Hebrews 13:5 What can we do to help ourselves when we feel lonely, and how can we help others?
Read more..December 8, 2024
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.
Read more..November 30, 2024
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”.
Read more..November 29, 2024
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
Read more..November 19, 2024
Stop!
Will you stop for someone today? ‘You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you’ (Author unknown).
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