Thought: The year is gone, finished, past. We cannot reclaim it or undo it. We cannot rest on the great distance it has brought us. Let's journey forward, knowing that God already inhabits the future and promises to provide us refreshment on our journey there.
Read more..Jesus is the Treasure that we have in our “jars of clay” fragile lives. He shines in us and through us when we invite Him. His power is our strength in changing days.
Read more..You don’t know what the future holds but you hold the hand of the ONE who does. He loves you and will never let you go!
Read more..We can rest assured that no matter what happens in the world, Jesus Christ is still the victorious One and Our Sovereign Lord. “I know that you can do all things,” Job said. “No plan of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2).
Read more..God's Joy. His is a joy which consequences cannot quench. His is a peace which circumstances cannot steal.
Read more..The joy of the Lord can indeed be our strength. That joy inevitably will shine on our faces, regardless of circumstances.
Read more..His strength. Made ours. “. . . out of weakness were made strong.”(Hebrews 11:34)
Read more..Lord Jesus, I know You said that in this world we would have troubles, but for some reason I really thought there would be fewer problems as I aged. That I would become wiser. But life becomes more complicated.
Read more..Believer’s prayers have tremendous impact, particularly on their own faith and life. Do you understand what an awesome privilege it is to kneel before the all-powerful Father and know that He listens and will respond? God loves to be good to His children and answer their prayers.
Read more..Beloved one, by your Father's strength you have life. By your Father's promise you have life. By the words of Jesus you have life.
Read more..“ too many people crowding in and making demands on us, that we simply want to stand up and say “enough is enough”. That is when God wraps us in His loving arms and lifts up our heads so we can face another day.
Read more..“Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” Jesus is Jehovah incarnate, our Lord and our God. “Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
Read more..“Unto us a Son is given” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) When He came to earth it was the most miraculous thing that had happened since creation. When Jesus entered the world as a baby He was God come in the flesh. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son.
Read more..How has God shown you kindness, and how can you through everyday actions show kindness to others?
Read more..‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’” Luke 18:16-17
Read more..When we put our faith and hope in Jesus, it not only gives us help, strength and power where we walk today but it also gives us hope for life after death. It is a confident expectation of the ultimate ’tomorrow’.
Read more..Love happens when.... When love happens, good happens… Kindness happens when love acts. Joy happens when love celebrates. Patience happens when love waits. Hope happens when love promises. Life happens when love gives...
Read more..Can you name a gift you passionately value? A calling is any inner tug or summoning to “give our gifts away.”
Read more..When our hearts and hands are open to giving, they are also open to receiving. When God asks us to give, whatever that may look like, He often has something to give back to us in return that is just as meaningful and special.
Read more..Someone posed these questions, “Where can I find God? How can I find Him?” He is already there waiting for me. While my body needed a night’s sleep to rejuvenate, He never slept or wearied for one moment. He who never tires or sleeps refreshes me each morning.
Read more..A vessel of honor is a vessel that is clean. If we are a clean vessel, we are a vessel that is ready to be used as the Master chooses.
Read more..Feast your heart and mind on all Jesus is today. Your roots will draw water from a deep place and you will be blessed.
Read more..As we celebrate let us remember that Christmas is the celebration of the boy child Jesus who came as the light to a dark world. Just as He has opened our eyes with the truth of salvation, let's use this celebratory season to shine our light for Jesus too!
Read more..How does it feel to know God is pleased to have you in his family?
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