When I’m in an impossible situation and can’t see the solution, I need to start recounting how God has always shown up before.
Category: Promises
The Joy of the Lord is My Strength
When all hope seems lost and I’m all out of everything, God reminds me that the joy of the Lord is my strength.
Prescription for Joy
What is joy and how can I get it? Maintain it? Jesus gave us the prescription for both.
Thinking About Next Year…
In considering New Year’s resolutions, what might happen if I made God a priority?
Jesus’ Peace
When faced with His own death, Jesus surrendered to His Father. He trusted God’s plan was best.
We too, can grow our faith to learn to surrender to Hims’
The Wisemen’s Peace
The wise men’s arrival was newsworthy to the community in this small village. Their dress, their speech, and their appearance drew the attention of the locals who stopped to pause and ponder. Who were these men? And why, were they here, of all places? What were they searching for? News of the foreigners’ presence traveled…
Joseph’s Peace
Joseph had reason for anger, embarrassment, and hatred. Instead, we see him experience God’s peace. His faith led him down a difficult road, but a journey he was sure God authored. We too, can learn to have a faith that no matter what, we will be at peace.
Mary’s Peace
Mary, the young mother of Jesus had reason to feel anxious and uncertain. But she exemplifies peace. We too, can find peace when we learn to willingly surrender to God’s story for our lives.
Treasuring the Christmas Season
With a never-ending to-do list, and the calendar flipping to December, I must slow down to remember, this season is for treasuring relationships, and especially my relationship with my Savior.
Finding a Heart of Gratitude
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV This next week, those of us in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving. We remember what the Pilgrims did, thanking God for seeing them through their first year here in their…