Celebrating King Jesus

  a Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? (Matthew 2:1-2 NKJV) “You’re grounded.” When I announced the punishment...

Why We Need Patience

    Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming...

Changed From Within

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2 NKJV) Christians have something in common with popcorn. Heat turns the moisture within...

What Can We Learn From Fear?

  But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. (Matthew 14:24 NKJV) You might be surprised to learn that in 2016, I clung to my husband like Linus holding his blanket on the Charlie Brown cartoons. I didn’t crave...

Finding Contentment in Our Storms

  And there will be a tabernacle for shade in the daytime from the heat, For a place of refuge, and for a shelter from storm and rain. (Isaiah 4:6 NKJV)   If you ever vacation in Nags Head North Carolina, visit Jeanette’s Pier. It’s not your typical fishing...

Surviving Christmas with Depression

  So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him. (Luke 24:15-16 NKJV) Darkness engulfs our days. Like the sun slipping away earlier and earlier each...