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Making Room for Jesus
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the...
God’s Perfect Timing
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Breastplate of Righteousness
Personally, I am building a prayer strategy to fight discouragement, and I love the verses I found for the breastplate of righteousness. Plus, I...
Hope Still Exists
The screams of Haitian citizens haunt me. My husband described the scene as they raced through the earthquake’s rubble trying to escape the rapidly approaching ocean. Streets became rivers as terror gripped their souls.
The next day, footage emerged showing the Afghan people chasing airplanes, grasping onto the wings, desperate to leave Afghanistan or die trying. Death seems better than the life they fear.
Finding Supernatural Peace
Is it possible to really have peace? There are wars and terrorist threats everywhere. Marriages end in divorce, even among Christians. Families are feuding, and churches are splitting. People are losing their jobs while others battle diseases to stay alive. We live with the reality of crazed gunmen, identity theft, and home invasions. How can someone have peace?
When Thoughts Overstay Their Welcome
Have you ever had company over and they stayed longer than you liked? Maybe you had to go somewhere, or you needed to get to bed early. Our thoughts can do the same thing, wearing out their welcome.
I used to struggle with feeling unaccepted. Well, I still struggle, but not like before.
Merry Christmas
While I am taking a break from ministry, I just wanted to take a moment and wish you a blessed Christmas. Let’s worship the Lord on this day. We are...
Dusting Off Our Testimonies
Before you read any further, get all your complaints and rants out of your system. That’s right, say it out loud, because this might be your last complaint.
What We Can Learn from Whoville
Could we stand, hands joined, and sing our hearts out if we experienced neighborhood-wide break-ins? What if old Mr. Grinch stole our most precious possessions? Could he rob us of Christmas? No decorations. No stockings filled with goodies. No Christmas trees. No gifts to open. No Christmas meal, not even the roast beast. Could we sing with delight if we lose everything?
Initially, we want to say, “Of course we can!” But take a moment and reflect on our reactions.
Tinsel and Tears
I held the homemade Christmas ornament in my hand, carefully tracing the edges with my finger. I knew upon contact; it was the bell my daughter created in elementary school. I longed to have her near, but the truth cut deep into my heart.