None of us go through this life without tough times, wonderful times and small insignificant times. Our times are in GOD’S hands. And how many times do we ask HIM: is this really part of your plan LORD? WE ALL MUST DRINK FROM THE CUP SOONER OR LATER. Yes, even this, even now, wherever we … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Some people have a struggle believing the virgin birth – but it makes perfect sense that JESUS had to come down, put there in Mary’s womb by the Divine Hand and yet settle there to be born in human form. Because JESUS came to save the world. OUR GRACIOUS JESUS WAS FULLY HUMAN YET DIVINE. … More FULLY HUMAN YET DIVINE
Our Savior pursues us first. Did you know? HE seeks those of HIS elect….. MARK 13: 27 “AND HE WILL SEND HIS ANGELS AND GATHER HIS ELECT FROM THE FOUR WINDS, FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH TO THE END OF THE HEAVENS.” HIS prevenient grace comes to us before we even realize, even before … More CALLED AND INVITED
I was blessed back in the 70’s to be able to stand and view Niagara Falls. There is the American side and the Canadian side……both beautiful in their own right, both powerful and refreshing to look at. Standing close, I felt the fine mist washing over me and like those around me, I was in … More BE REFRESHED
The Bible tells us there will always be poor people. Material wealth is something not everyone enjoys. If you own a computer or phone, Bible, had coffee in your favorite mug this morning, you already are richer than most of the world’s population. DEUTERONOMY 15:11 “THERE WILL ALWAYS BE POOR PEOPLE IN THE LAND.” But … More YOU ARE RICH
Charles Spurgeon once said this: “we daily insist that works do not make a person live, but we equally insist that spiritual life continually manifests itself by Holy deeds.” If we walk in the path of obedience…….then our “fruit” will be noticed by others. Yes, it is a daily thing, this fruit that is produced … More SPIRITUAL LIFE – HOLY DEEDS
OH THAT JESUS IS THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS! You can’t buy HIM like we try to buy a perfect gift for someone. No, HE IS THE GIFT! You cannot create Christmas…….because Christmas has already come in JESUS, born of a virgin and laid in a Manger long ago. And when you realize you haven’t … More GLAD TIDINGS!
Christmas is coming soon! In this season of light the vibrant color of red seems to be everywhere. The Bible uses the word scarlet……a brilliant red color. I love the color red and even painted one of my kitchen bay windows red in a previous house. Long ago I discovered to save some money on … More TIE A RED RIBBON
So think for a moment……..what in this entire big world that spins in the universe causes you to pause…..in awe and wonder? Each December I attempt to take a fresh look at the Christmas Story written in the Gospels to see if GOD shows me a new perspective. I desire to keep looking at HIS … More RAVISHED and IN AWE!
GOD’S Holy desire for us is to be merciful to one another and in so doing we must humble ourselves and consider others before we think of ourselves. We need to be selfless and extend the hands of mercy all around us. Another word we can use for mercy is lovingkindness. I love that word! … More EXTENDERS OF MERCY
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