Tamper Resistent Joy

Tamper Resistant Joy By Carolyn Dale Newell …Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10b NKJV Imprisoned and chained to a guard, Paul wrote several of his epistles, including the “joy epistle” of Philippians. How could Paul rejoice when he...

Throwback Thursday: The Gift

THE GIFT 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 inn. Luke 2:7 (NKJV) As we wrap our gifts this Christmas, focus on the gift that Mary wrapped in swaddling cloths,...

Mary Did Know, Do You?

Mary Did Know…Do You? By Carolyn Dale Newell “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 NKJV How did this teenage girl know that the child she was carrying would not...

Does the Enemy Know Your Name?

  And they said to Joshua, “Truly the Lord has delivered all the land into our hands, for indeed all the inhabitants of the country are fainthearted because of us.” (Joshua 2:24 NKJV) Are you nodding your head in agreement? Yes, the enemy knows my name quite...