“For a child is born to us, a son is given to usThe government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.“Isaiah 9:6 We are saved by grace, the unmerited favor of God. That is the real gift of Christmas. We need only to…
From swaddled lambs to practical lessons, delve into the real story behind the manger, discovering profound truths for the holiday season. For the last couple of years, I’ve received copies of an essay about newborn lambs raised by shepherds outside Bethlehem. The essay stated that shepherds in ancient Israel looked for perfect lambs that could…
Even in the darkest of times, the brilliant light of Christ shines with hope and guides us onward. Let us turn our hearts upward and worship him! “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”…
Transform your family’s story through the power of confident prayer—discover how one woman’s trust in God’s promises led to redemption in her husband’s life. “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know…
If you’re struggling to wait or trying to keep yourself busy to distract yourself from the waiting, perhaps there’s a better way. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah…
Our most important mission is to talk to people about Jesus. But how? Where do we start? What if we feel inadequate? “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”Mark 16:15 ESV “Would you like me to tell you about Jesus?” The man who had just buckled into the seat next to…
Learning about sacrificial love can only be done through one Person — God Himself. As we learn through His Word and work in our lives, we can pour it out on others. It’s not uncommon for me to converse with a woman about difficult people or challenging situations at her church. As I probe, I…
Growing as a believer is not about trying harder. It’s about letting go of control and allowing God to do the work in you. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) The summer before my junior year in college I had an opportunity to travel…
As the busy holiday season approaches, will you allow God to restore your sight to see Him in the midst of it all? This morning I woke with a sense that the past thirty days were a bit of a blur. Our family is coming off of a month that has been overflowing with commitments,…
Adoration is a beautiful spiritual practice to train our souls to always adore God when we don’t understand and life is out of our control. “O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens!”Psalm 8:1 ESV I sat in a group of women…
David teaches us so much about worship and repentance. He actually offers some very practical, intentional steps we can take to become women after God’s own heart. ‘I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.’ Acts 13:22b Do you love a…
Peace is hard to find in the chaotic world we are living in. But we will not find it in this world. True peace is found as we put our trust in Jesus. I look at the world and it seems more unruly and chaotic than any other time in my life. We are still…
Early in our tenure at a church my husband and I were members of, a woman told me that people didn’t like her after about three to four years. A few years ago, a friend told me they’ve observed that there seems to be a three to four-year church honeymoon period. Many people leave a…
The fullness of Christ comes with knowing and understanding His love and a deeper level. So dive deep! “…to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ…” Ephesians 4:13 ESV I am not an overly scheduled person, but one thing I’m consistent about is that on Monday mornings I do my grocery pickup….
Easter is a time, not just for remembrance, but for great celebration and evangelism! “… in him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” Ephesians 1:7 I’m thankful for the incarnation, for the warm cuddly images of Baby Jesus. But without the cross, Christmas…
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