Monday This is what the Lord says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." --Isaiah 43:16 and Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE... The year … Continue reading Weekly Verses…
Weekly Verses…
Monday [The shepherds] hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby [Jesus], who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed... But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds … Continue reading Weekly Verses…
6 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays
Preparing for the holidays can be a lot of work. In fact, during the next few weeks, your Christmas to-do list is probably about to grow into an outrageous, poster-sized banner. Am I right? And then, before you know it, your Christmas experience turns into a frenzy of challenging task after challenging task. Why not … Continue reading 6 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays
Discovering the Advent Season
Every year, I plan on buying a traditional Advent calendar to help my family get ready for Christmas. I like the idea of daily Advent readings that help build anticipation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Unfortunately, I’m usually busy and forget to buy the calendar until after Advent has already started. There is so much going … Continue reading Discovering the Advent Season
Simple Advent Activities for Your Family
I often think of the crazy holiday season countdown as a great big package we tear into (earlier and earlier!) every year. It’s bright and flashy, but we don’t find a whole lot at the heart of it. And then there’s Advent. Advent is like a small and carefully-wrapped gift that invites us to open … Continue reading Simple Advent Activities for Your Family
Finding Peace in the Face of Family Stress
Life is full of choices, isn’t it? One of the hardest choices for me personally is choosing my response in stressful situations. And the situations that seem the most difficult? Family matters. Ah yes, you know what I’m talking about? Aunt Susie and Uncle Billy enjoy a wonderful marriage, but all the sudden, on … Continue reading Finding Peace in the Face of Family Stress
God Is Always In Control
As you look at the world and its sin and evil, don’t conclude or think God doesn’t care about what’s going on. Or that He isn’t capable of dealing with it or in control. God does care, and He is capable of doing whatever He wants—but in His timing. Hear what God told Moses with regard … Continue reading God Is Always In Control
Weekly Verses And Encouragment
Monday This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. --Romans 13:6 New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...Ouch! I hate … Continue reading Weekly Verses And Encouragment
A Prayer for Our Nation
We live in an ever-changing world - one that, at times, just makes no sense. From natural disasters to terrorist attacks, hate crimes and unmentionable acts of violence, we get the in-depth report from every news outlet in the United States. And, we watch these special reports, trying to find some kind of reason for … Continue reading A Prayer for Our Nation
Weekly Verses…
Monday "What about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Matthew 16:15-16 New International Version THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE... There is no other name under heaven that can save us (Acts 4:12). We are to confess Jesus before others, … Continue reading Weekly Verses…
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