“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God. He comes with vindication; With divine recompense. He comes to save you.” Isaiah 35:4 How many times does the angels say “fear not” or “do not be afraid” in the Christmas story?… Read More ›
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Boast in hope
“We boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love… Read More ›
Greatest Hope
“For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.” Romans 8:24-25 If you… Read More ›
What is childlike faith?
“Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,‘I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to the childlike.” Luke 10:21 Are you longing for… Read More ›
Preparation: begins with the desire
“As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ He shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have… Read More ›
The Journey Begins
“Come, let us climb the LORD’s mountain,to the house of the God of Jacob,that he may instruct us in his ways,and we may walk in his paths.” Isaiah 2:3 Today, we light the first purple candle signifying hope. Hope… Read More ›
Why in the what
Are you going through the motions? Like your day is on autopilot? As the sun sets, you wonder what you actually did because each action followed another as if it were a movie reel playing from a skit that was… Read More ›
Abuse – 5 letters that shatter
According to statistics published by the CDC, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience physical abuse. Fifty percent of women and men undergo emotional abuse in their lifetime. Astonishing numbers. Abuse is a part of many… Read More ›
Presence
Are you present? Presence is defined as “being with one or others or in the specified or understood place”. Swinging on the porch of a little cottage in Waco, TX, I wondered how present I’ve been lately as I listen… Read More ›
God’s phenomenon
They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Isaiah 40:31 Ever notice something unique in nature that grabs your attention?… Read More ›