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!
Have you ever wondered about the spiritual battles going on around us? They are everywhere here on earth and even in the heavens……. EPHESIANS 6:12 “FOR WE DO NOT WRESTLE AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, BUT AGAINST THE RULERS, AGAINST THE AUTHORITIES, AGAINST THE COSMIC POWERS OVER THIS PRESENT DARKNESS, AGAINST THE SPIRITUAL FORCES OF EVIL … More THE BATTLEFIELD UNDER OUR FEET
And so Christmas has come and gone, New Years too. I challenge you to choose a word to focus on and carry you through this next year. My word last year was adore…….I learned much about adoration for the LORD! This year I have chosen the word: IMMANUEL. I love it’s meaning: GOD WITH US. … More LEARN MORE/DRAW CLOSER
MERRY CHRISTMAS! And so here we are………it’s CHRISTMAS and have you adored HIM yet? Have you sat quietly maybe near the tree, by the light and the candles and just given HIM praise? LUKE 1:35 “……..THEREFORE THE CHILD TO BE BORN WILL BE CALLED HOLY – THE SON OF GOD.” HE is holy and … More COME……..ADORE……..BEHOLD.
In that Silent Night, long long ago, hope was born…….did you know? Yes, in a silent hopeless night, in a hopeless world, light from Heaven came down to us in a manger and……. ISAIAH 7: 14 “…….THE LORD HIMSELF WILL GIVE YOU A SIGN. BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SON, AND SHALL … More SOMEWHERE IN THAT SILENT NIGHT…….
In all the rushing of this season to find treasures by the 25th of December, all I really want to do is to sit quiet. How about you? LET’S BE STILL FOR A MOMENT. Could it be that it truly is JESUS calling us to stop? Stop and consider……..why and how HE came. LUKE 1: … More LINGER LONGER IN THE QUIET
I love the picture above……..it should remind us of that starry night when love came down to us on earth. Isn’t it an amazing thing that GOD chose to dwell among us…….IMMANUEL……GOD with us! JESUS IS ONE INCREDIBLE SAVIOR! And isn’t it wonderful to ponder that sweet Mary, HIS mother, was visited by an angel … More HE IS ONE INCREDIBLE SAVIOR!
There is always more………in our culture there always seems to be more of anything…….more colors, more styles, more stuff, more food, you name it. There is more. And the idea of more depends upon a person’s perspective. There are many people who view the world as having less……..less money, less stuff, less kindness, less tolerance, … More THERE IS ALWAYS MORE OF GOD
Because of the world spinning out of control lately, my thoughts turn to how and where in the world do I find safety? Home is always a sanctuary for most and we tend to feel safe within our four walls. But what about when you step out into the world beyond your home? Safety can … More YOU ARE SAFE HERE
It is interesting to me that one of my final posts would fall on Christmas Day! It is just a wonderful reminder how GOD’S love has been so abundant for me this past year. And because the LORD is abundant in HIS mercies and grace then we are able to: Have as much of GOD as … More MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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