IMMANUEL. It’s a Hebrew masculine name consisting of two Hebrew words: El meaning “GOD” and Immanu meaning “with us.” It’s the with us that should get us! Love and grace came for us at Christmas. MATTHEW 1: 21 “SHE WILL GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND YOU ARE TO NAME HIM JESUS, BECAUSE HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR SINS.” GOD was … More IMMANUEL
When JESUS was born, oh how the angels must have sung a beautiful song of glory! Can you imagine? Oh, the gift of song and melody. Oh, the gift of music for our ears to hear! If you listen carefully, you will hear that sweet sound of Christmas. The sounds are all around us this time … More FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA!
Reading recently in my Bible I came across this: “GOD’S PEOPLE MUST LOVE HIS TRUTH FIRST AND FOREMOST, AND OUT OF THAT LOVE WILL FLOW THE PROPER TREATMENT OF OTHERS.” Isn’t it a given that when we read HIS truth daily, our hearts and minds are changed daily? So we go to HIS word, over … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
I came across a scripture the other day that has me remembering it quite often and it is this: JOSHUA 23: 11 “BE VERY CAREFUL, THEREFORE, TO LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD.” It’s the be very careful that caught my attention. Other translations say: take diligent heed……take careful heed……watch yourselves carefully…….take good heed. The Legacy … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
My husband is going through a tough time. Something is going on with his kidneys and doctors haven’t gotten to the bottom of it. We went to emergency yesterday and they admitted him late afternoon. But in the midst of all this scary stuff, I could see GOD’S timing and HIS kindness. I dropped my … More GOD IS SO VERY KIND
It’s funny how small things we see around us will remind us of our GOD. HE is always there for us and remains faithful more than anyone and in these reminders HE draws us closer to HIM. I noticed the last couple of times I drove into our neighborhood a car that had a license … More BE WORTHY
We can kneel anywhere and anywhere can be HIS altar and holy ground. Kneeling is the best posture before the LORD because of the submissive position and perspective. HE IS THE HOLY GOD WE KNEEL BEFORE When GOD is the LORD of your life, you will not bow down to anyone……..so why do we? Why … More THE ALTAR OF HOLY GROUND
Blind spots in life we all seem to have one way or another. But honestly, where I don’t want to have them is in my spiritual walk. If my cancer diagnosis has shown me anything, it is truly a blessing if you have your complete health. My health was a thing taken for granted all … More SPIRITUAL BLINDSPOTS
An insight I had recently is that there is nothing like thinking your body has turned against you. You ask GOD, how can this be, and HE answers “now, how are you going to live?” I won’t lie, it is frightening hearing the word cancer. Doesn’t matter what kind, it still is cancer in your … More SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS
I love writing. I prefer writing these posts in longhand and then when I am able, I transfer the words here onto this blog. I have always enjoyed writing thank you notes and Christmas cards too. Some say writing, putting words together on a page, is a gift. I must agree and there are many … More WRITE THEM. WRITE THEM!
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