Jesus is and forever will be the great I AM. When we hunger for truth and purpose for being, I AM the Bread of Life. When darkness surrounds, and we search for a guide,
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Pursuing God’s Plans
A new year has begun. It offers us a brand new start. We can plan and set goals. Better yet, we can pursue God’s plans for our lives. Let me encourage you to invest time
Read moreFinding Deeper Meaning in the Quietness of New Beginnings
“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” Joanne Raptis Have I mentioned how much I love,
Read moreEyes in the Dark: A Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose your own adventure by following the prompts after the intro below. Ready, set, go! I was walking the dog in the dark the other day, which happens a lot this time of year in
Read moreI Pray in Jesus’ Name!
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 Happy
Read more4 Ways to Unveil the King of Glory This Christmas
Who is this King of glory? Christmas is less than two weeks away. While I find it unbelievable, more troubling is the unbelief I see behind the holiday—Holy-day. But, the birth of Jesus unveiled the
Read moreChristmas Presence
“Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” That quote by S A Jefferson-Wright reminds me of God’s Christmas presence during one of our most difficult life storms. “We’ve scheduled your
Read moreSing Throughout December
What starts the Christmas holiday for you? Lights? The scent of pine? Homemade treats? The buzz of a crowded store? Friendly people? Bell ringers? For me, music is the harbinger of the season. On November
Read moreBabe in the Manger, Our Bittersweet Savior
“The LORD’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning; LORD, your loyalty [fidelity and faithfulness] is great.” (Lamentations 3:22, 23–New Century Version) Bittersweet. More formally known as solanum dulcamara, it’s
Read moreDelight, Abide and Seek
Prayer is an important and foundational component of the Christian life. It is the way we communicate with God. Prayer consists of fellowship with God, praise and worship, lament and repentance. The most familiar aspect
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