“But all together they shouted out, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us.” (Now Barabbas had been imprisoned for a rebellion that had taken place in the city and for murder.) Again Pilate addressed them, still wishing to release… Read More ›
Hope
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 ›
Permanent Home
“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their Shepherd, and He will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelations 7:17 Does Heaven and Hell exists?… Read More ›
Bloom where you’re planted
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its… 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 ›
The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow
“When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and every living creature – every mortal being – so that the waters will never again become… Read More ›
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 ›