It has to be strange, curious, and honestly, a little absurd, for those who do not fear the Lord, to watch those who do, deal with things like CoVid, and even the craziness of our country, right now. What those, who do not fear the Lord, or perhaps have only dabbled in a secular religion,Continue reading “It has to be strange.”
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This is really hard… can I be honest?
Can I be honest? Sometimes, Christmas-time is often one of the hardest times to be Christ-like and joy-filled. Add in wedding stress (we are having a wedding in less than a week!) and you’ve got some joy-stealing opportunities galore! These circumstances can cause situations with family, and others, with whom we may be the recipientsContinue reading “This is really hard… can I be honest?”
Is God really with us?
Our hearts were made to long for God to be with us. Perhaps, that’s why even unbelievers find themselves drawn to the wonders of Christmas-time. But this world has a way of telling us all that God is not with us. The evil one tries to convince us He doesn’t exist or just doesn’t care.Continue reading “Is God really with us?”
I wonder if it was Christmas-time when they did what they did.
I think of this story every Christmas. I guess I wonder if it was Christmas-time when they did what they did. I am forever thankful. How I wish I knew their names. I’m sure they are walking the streets of glory now with the Savior, but I wonder if they know how very much theyContinue reading “I wonder if it was Christmas-time when they did what they did.”
Jesus is the Reason… and that’s no small thing
Jesus is the reason. And not just for the season. Jesus is the reason. He is the ABSOLUTE guarantee for those who call Him Lord. The Apostle Paul said, “For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God forContinue reading “Jesus is the Reason… and that’s no small thing”
Two great resources
This is so good I had to send on- If you’ve tuned in to social media, you have seen more celebration of gender confusion in our society. How do we navigate these waters with our kids and grandkids? How can we be equipped to walk in truth and share that truth with others in aContinue reading “Two great resources”
HOPE
Hard things just seem harder at Christmastime. And honestly, I thought, by this point in the year I’d be able to explain what God is doing and tie everything up in a really good devotional. But things are still hard, and no end is in sight. And it’s Christmastime. I’ve struggled. Have you? It’s beenContinue reading “HOPE”
The Shepherds and Giving Tuesday
On this Giving Tuesday, I think about so many friends who work in ministries for the hurting and the broken. I think of how God, through them, pursues the hearts of those who often feel unworthy. And I think about the shepherds. THE SHEPHERDS They were the ones not invited to the party. But theyContinue reading “The Shepherds and Giving Tuesday”
It’s Cyber Monday. I’d love to snag a few deals today. My inbox is already filling up with ads. My mind is already racing to all I want to get, and all I need to do this busy Monday morning of this Christmas season. But, oh, if our hearts would pause long enough to catchContinue reading
Keeping Christ in Christmas – a challenge and a guide
A Christ-Filled Christmas Really Enjoying the Holidays Dear Friend- What a Savior we have to celebrate! He has come to give us life and life to the full (John 10:10)! This time of year, may we seek His presence in many ways. May we slow down and soak in His goodness. May this Christmas bringContinue reading “Keeping Christ in Christmas – a challenge and a guide”
Light in the Darkness
The house is still and dark.No one else is up. There’s nothing quite like the Christmas lights in the darkness. I soak up this moment sitting by my tree.….nothing quite like LIGHT in the darkness. I’m drawn to it. Are you? Sitting in the stillness, I’m reminded of the words from Zechariah’s holy prophecy, theContinue reading “Light in the Darkness”
Have you ever wanted to skip past hard parts of Scripture?
Well, let’s just skip over this next section of Scripture about men and women in the church (1 Tim 2:8-15) . It’s kind of hard and controversial. Except, we can’t do that. We can’t pick the parts of the Bible we like, and understand, and ignore the others. In this section, Paul is teaching soundContinue reading “Have you ever wanted to skip past hard parts of Scripture?”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh that moment, I walk in the door at my parents’ home. Turkey cooking. Dressing baking. The aroma of delicious anticipation floating through the house. I want it to last forever. There’s something so wonderful about slowing down and savoring our blessings. Though our earthly blessings are fleeting, there are hints of heaven in everyContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
One way… everything else is FAKE NEWS!
Paul continues on in teaching sound doctrine and gives us the bedrock statement of our faith, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all,” (1 Tim 2:5-6) One God.One Mediator.Jesus.No other way. If we say we follow Christ, it alsoContinue reading “One way… everything else is FAKE NEWS!”
Need some REAL REST?
As Paul continues to instruct us in sound doctrine and how to daily live as Christ-followers, he says we are to pray “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” 1 Tim 2:2) This is not so we can simply give a peaceful appearance on the outside, but thatContinue reading “Need some REAL REST?”
This is WHO you need to pray for today
We usually pray in the mornings, but it was a particularly busy morning. I asked my husband if he still wanted to pray and he smiled, and replied, “I’d be a fool not to”. I smiled too, and not just because my man’s so cute! But because I had just read Paul’s words to Timothy—Continue reading “This is WHO you need to pray for today”
When God Doesn’t Seem Fair
When God Doesn’t Seem Fair-From Two Moms’ hearts Just over FOUR YEARS AGO— The surgery waiting room was packed with family and close-as-family special friends. We had been told the day before my tall, dark, and handsome twenty-three-year-old son’s mass was cancer. This second surgery would reveal if the cancer had spread to Will’s lymphContinue reading “When God Doesn’t Seem Fair”
When you are in the battle…
Paul is about to challenge Timothy to “wage the good warfare”. (I Tim 1:18) Let’s just stop here, and notice that Paul characterizes service to the Lord as waging warfare. The life of a true Christ follower is not one of ease in this life. We are in a battle and lately, that seems allContinue reading “When you are in the battle…”
Stop for a moment…
“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen” (1 Tim 1:17) As Paul wrote those words in his letter to Timothy, I wonder if he sat his pen down, lifted his hands to heaven and was overcome with praise to the Lord?Continue reading “Stop for a moment…”
Have you noticed this?
Right after Paul talks about the responsibility Christians have to speak truth from sound doctrine, he talks about his sin-filled past. (1 Tim 1:3-17) I think it was very intentional. Paul surely knew that as soon as we endeavor to share truth with others about the right way to live, the enemy will remind usContinue reading “Have you noticed this?”
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