Life Struggles So many prayer requests, terrible tragedies are being experienced by many people. Prayers of the faithful seem to be unanswered. But as Christians, we respond to the word “seem”, for we know that with God, our prayers are being answered. We know that with God, nothing is impossible. Our faith is in Him as we wait, and our peace comes through Him. We recognize those around us are losing hope for they are weakened; they cannot see above…..
Monitoring On June 3, 2022, at 3:18 am, the Lord woke me and gave me one word – “Monitoring”. My husband looked up the meaning of this word and one definition stuck out to me: “To listen to and report on.” My first response was thinking how we are being watched today, our every word and action being monitored. Everywhere we look there are public cameras watching us. There are reports that our computers, cell phones and smart TVs are…..
Pay Attention to Details I cannot seem to get away from this scripture I read recently. Jesus was blessing little children when the disciples interrupted. Luke 18:15-17 – 15 Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not…..
Happy Mother’s Day As Mother’s Day approaches, some of us find ourselves dismayed that we cannot acknowledge the love we have for our mothers directly to them. But we can still honor them by the way we live our lives. All godly mothers have taught their children the ways of the Lord and their prayers are still essential for us. Also, remembering that they are rejoicing in heaven with all those that have gone before us should comfort our hearts…..
THE DAY AFTER Yesterday we observed Resurrection Sunday. So, what are you doing today, “The Day After”? The Disciples returned to their secular occupations when Jesus was no longer with them. You may be asking as I am, “How could they go back to their normal lives after knowing all that Jesus taught them and all that they saw in signs and wonders?” My answer to that is, “We have His Holy Presence, His Word that teaches us, gives us…..
Do Not Condemn Jesus did not condemn – Jesus loved the condemned and still does today! Since Jesus is our example, why are some in the church body condemning people? Romans 14:10 – But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. (Hmmmm, let us think about that.) Years ago, I witnessed a young man who was beginning his walk as a new believer. …..
Build On The Rock The man that replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve disciples was named Matthias. He is only mentioned once in the Bible, but his name means “the gift of the Lord”. Matthias witnessed the ministry of Jesus, when He healed the blind, mute, and deaf, delivered the bound from demons, when He raised Lazarus from the dead. Matthias was a witness to the corrupt government in his day. He was a witness to a corrupt…..
Is Your Marriage Bitter or Better? As you reflect and celebrate your marriage this Valentine’s Day, are you bitter or better because of the spouse you chose? Let us evaluate your answer according to the Word of God. God’s plan for marriage is very clear in His Word. Genesis 2:21-24 – 21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib…..
Exuberant Faith As we begin a new year, I pray our focus is on the most important aspects of life. What comes to your mind first? If your response is God and family, then your priorities are aligned with God. I hope to dig a little deeper into the Word of God and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus to me further in this coming year. My husband received the words “Exuberant Faith” recently and that is my plan…..
CHRISTMAS LOVE What is Christmas? What is Love? We find these answers in the book of Luke. You may have heard it said that if you read one chapter a day in December, by Christmas you will know Jesus. I go one step further and say that you will have revelation of what Christmas love represents. We celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas. We celebrate our Heavenly Father’s gift to us at Christmas. Jesus IS Christmas…..