“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good. Refrain from… Read More ›
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Who is Worthy?
Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. Matthew 8:8 Who is worthy? For a good competition, you need two worthy opponents. Worthy, as in they… Read More ›
Vigilant Heart
“Be vigilant at all times” Luke 21:36 Today marks the first day of Advent. In the gospel reading today from Luke 21, we are told to be vigilant. These two words stood out to me, “be vigilant”. What does it mean… Read More ›
Choose Joy
“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good. Refrain from… Read More ›
Preparing the wasteland within
“A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!” Isaiah 40:3 Today we enter into week 2 of our Advent preparation. We are full of hope… Read More ›
Preparation for the watch
“You, too, must keep watch…” Mark 13:35 Have you ever gone bird watching? I’ve never gone bird watching but have been fascinated with observing birds on my walks or as I sit outdoors. A bit curious as to what is… Read More ›
Have you built a house for Jesus to dwell in this Advent?
Should you build me a house to dwell in? 2 Samuel 7:5 WOW! Today is Christmas Eve. This season of preparation has gone by quickly. I think our question to ourselves today is have we built a house for Jesus… Read More ›
Are we ready?
I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will come suddenly to his temple. Malachi 3:1 Excitement fills the air as Christmas approaches. In a short few days we rejoice and… Read More ›
Peace in a promise
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Luke 1:46 “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.” (Luke 2:14) In the readings today from 1 Samuel chapter 2 and Luke… Read More ›
Awake and arise
Arise, my friend, my beautiful one, and come! Song of Songs 2:10 The birth of our Lord is a just around the corner. This morning’s reading from the book of Song of Songs paints such a beautiful picture. In this… Read More ›