Someone once said that the greatest gift we could receive is our loss of comfort and security. Really? Don’t we all want those things more than anything? Don’t we seek comfort and security every day? Many have suffered loss during this pandemic season of 2020. Loss of any kind makes us turn inward to examine … More THE GIFT OF LOSS
One of the most misunderstood concepts of the Gospel is that you cannot earn GOD’S love and forgiveness. No, you cannot earn HIS love and forgiveness, because it is HIS free gift to you. But how many of us try to earn HIS love! How often do we try to earn GOD’S approval? Maybe we … More YOU CANNOT EARN IT
We all wait on someone or something. This Christmas all of us were waiting for the 25th to come. Kids were waiting for Santa and parents were waiting for time off from work. We all wait for a New Year with new possibilities. And so Immanuel has come……..GOD WITH US. I made a conscious choice … More LET US WAIT ON HIM
BECAUSE OF ONE HURRICANE AFTER ANOTHER YOU HAVE TO WONDER……… How many hands reached across the miles and how many hands were lifted in prayer? How many prayers were said over homes, and doors and windows? What kind of prayers were said for families, friends and neighbors? So many prayers and folded hands lifted high…….all … More CROSSBEAM
Today I received a sweet gift from a friend….. We met for coffee and not only did she come bearing gifts, but she also bought my breakfast. I didn’t plan on it, nor was it a special occasion. Sometimes the best gifts are the unexpected. Have you ever noticed that receiving one always just makes … More A SWEET GIFT
It’s December and our night’s sky shines so brightly with HIS wonder. I like to reflect back on my year to see how I have done with my chosen word, and to see how my spirit has been changed and challenged. What about you? Have you grown closer with the LORD? Or maybe you … More THE PERFECT PRESENT
What does the word GRACE mean to you? Usually grace and mercy are used together and most of us know, and are thankful for our loving GOD who gives us grace every single day……. We were having one of those really wet kind of days here in AZ and since they are rare I have … More HIS GRACE FALLS LIKE RAIN
“ WITH THIS BEING THE WEEK OF EASTER MY MIND TURNS TO THE LAST DAYS BEFORE JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED…….. The Last Supper is well documented in all four Gospels and CHRIST’S example of how we are to remember HIM is still done today in all Christian Churches. I am honored to be able to serve … More DRINK IT ALL IN: WHY THE LAST SUPPER IS SO IMPORTANT
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