“…the winter is past, the rains are over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the dove is heard in our land.” Song of Songs 2:11-12 Wow! … Read More ›
#peace
Excitement of new life
“And you will have joy and gladness,and many will rejoice at his birth” Luke 1:14 If you are a parent, do you recall the first time you heard the news that you were going to bring a child into this… Read More ›
Infusion of joy
“… the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.” Matthew 1:20 Have you ever had a dream that spoke… Read More ›
Anticipation with joy
“… all the nations shall proclaim his happiness.” Psalm 72:17 We are one week away from the birth of our Lord. Are you excited? I remember my excitement as a child awaiting Christmas morning to see what Santa would bring. … Read More ›
Finding joy in change
“I will purify the lips of the peoples. That they all may call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one accord.” Zephaniah 3:9 Ten days until the day of great rejoicing and celebration. Ten days to… 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 ›
One simple yes…
“I, the LORD, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17 We are coming to a close on the second week of our Advent journey. It’s so refreshing… Read More ›
Lighten the load
“They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Isaiah 40:31, my favorite verse… There is so much… Read More ›
Chosen
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30 This second week of Advent, yet again our faith is put to the test as we hear the angel Gabriel tell Mary “do not be afraid”. … Read More ›
Fear not!
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God. He comes with vindication; With divine recompense. He comes to save you.” Isaiah 35:4 I was listening to the radio the other day and the radio personality host was talking about the… Read More ›