When strife arises, many try to get the last word. if you find anger or frustration rising, think about Jesus’ last words. “.. “Surely I am coming quickly.” Revelation 22:20He is coming quickly, and He is coming for those whose hearts eagerly desire Him. “so Christ was offered once to...
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With the business of Christmas and all that needs to be done. How can we slow down and enjoy what Christmas is all about? After all, Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus and remembering Jesus’ death and resurrection. No matter what we are dealing with, we can decide...
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What does it mean to have a thankful heart? We can all surmise, but do we truly know? God commands us to be thankful, Psalm 100:4, “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Did you know that the word “be thankful”...
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To know God in scripture has a particular connotation: to know like a husband and wife. God desires us to have a relationship with HIm. He desires us to know Him intimately. The Hebrew word for know is Yada. Remember, if you don’t yada your God, you don’t have nada...
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“Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days.” Ecclesiastes 11:1 I don’t know about you, but I have thrown bread into the water to feed fish and ducks. It either immediately sank, or I was able to have the satisfaction of seeing the bread eaten....
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A loss is not permanent. Many look at a loss and see what they can’t get back. God does not see it that way. He looks at a loss as an opportunity to bring you to new heights in Him. “And the Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for...
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“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, Whose heart is set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring; The rain also covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; Each one appears before God in Zion.” Psalm 84:5-7 The valley of Baca is the valley of weeping. When we experience a loss,...
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The loss of a loved one is difficult, and how we deal with it can impact our lives. The Bible tells us if we mourn, we are blessed. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”Matthew 5:4 NIV Grieving a loss is hard for some people in this busy...
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Just recently, my daughter, mom and I went estate selling. We found a lot of treasures. I noticed how happy this made my mom. As I pondered this, I thought, does God’s word make us this happy? It should. There are innumerable treasures hidden in His word. For example, “Great...
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Is there such a thing as good grief? I know when my husband died, I only wanted to get rid of the pain. I read many books on grief, trying to find answers. Many say there is a process to grieving, and you need to go through it, others say...
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