It Isn’t A Christmas Season For Me
And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will rise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust...
View ArticleMaking A List and Checking It Twice
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1John 4:7-8) As much as I try or even want to love on my own strength, I...
View ArticleIt’s Simple
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important...
View ArticleDirections For What Path To Go On, And The Steps To Take To Get There
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. (Psalm 119:105,106) God’s word both directs us on which path to...
View ArticleGod Sings and Shouts With Joy
When I think of the Lord God of the universe…..the Creator of EVERYTHING finding delight in me it seems so surreal. He has loved us so much and I am in awe that He sent His son to die for my sins….me...
View ArticleStay Close to the Light
Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is...
View ArticleThe Same Jesus Of The Past Approaches You Now
Kids just love to twirl and spin. They giggle and twirl, and laugh so hard they can scarcely catch their breath. They begin twirling and go faster until they are so dizzy they fall down. What starts...
View ArticleJoy To Your World
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength...
View ArticleNever Underestimate The Power Of Prayer: God is well able to accomplish all...
Elizabeth was too old to have a baby by human standards. Her body had long ceased to offer the possibility of reproduction. Even when Elizabeth was young and in her prime, she was unable to conceive a...
View ArticleWhat Are You Looking At?
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked...
View ArticleFirst Things First: Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always. will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,...
View ArticleNo Matter How Crazy It Sounds, It’s Happening….
I woke up at 3:30 this morning….which is quite normal for me….and my first thoughts were about how crazy God is. Not crazy insane, but crazy fantastic. Crazy outrageous. Crazy about us. Crazy like a...
View ArticleEncouraged Encourager
It’s been several days since my last writing to you. Very strange for me, I know. I’ve been writing, but not to you, at least not here. You’ve all been on my mind and in my prayers. I have so much to...
View Article2012: A Year Filled With Attitude
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Can you believe that 2013 is here?! Wow! I have whiplash from 2012! As God woke me this morning and took me to our scripture, I smiled. I smiled because of all this brought me through...
View ArticlePsalm 1: The two ways and the destiny that follows
In the first chapter of Psalms, we see in 6 verses, a clear description of two ways of life and the destiny they create. We see the behavior. We see the destiny. We see what is anticipated for those...
View ArticleHow To Tip: A Day In The Life of A Powerful, Focused Leader
Even when He is busy, high in demand and hyper-focused on His work, what does He do? What’s the secret to being a powerful, sought after leader with stamina? What can we learn and do in our own lives...
View ArticleFight Different Today
Natural weapons can fight natural battles but only spiritual weapons can win spiritual battles. Fight Different Today. Filed under: encouragement, Inspirational, power Tagged: Battle, spiritual, win
View ArticleHow To Be #1 At Being #2
Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 It was an extremely busy day. I was at an appointment at a huge facility and...
View ArticleWhat We See As Only A Process, God Sees As The Goal Itself….
Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side…….(Matthew 14:22) We often think that if Jesus compels us to do something, and we are obedient, that He will...
View ArticleWhen the answer comes, don’t run from the giants…
A few days ago I was in my favorite spot and talking with God. As we chatted, I asked Him for a breakthrough on a certain thing that was very close to my heart. That very afternoon it came. Praise...
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