On this eve of the New Year make the resounding Christ-mas joy an every day mission. Place Jesus at the forefront and don’t look back. Keep moving forward with greater purpose, renewed willingness to help others, and hone the wisdom of Holy Spirit within. Let the work begin in your heart and spread throughout the …
As we look toward the coming new year and pack away this year’s memories let us keep God at the forefront. Holy helps us untangle the worry of health diagnoses, hardships, concerns, and challenges so that we are left with His Light of the World. The season that God intersected with us will never be …
Humanities greatest need since the very beginning has not been riches, possessions, more stuff, or status. Eve and Adam had all of that and willfully gave up the good life in paradise for a lie and a piece of fruit. How fickle we humans are. Oh how we can mess up life in a heartbeat. …
God covered the world with Himself as a babe to set in motion your salvation. The painful parts of your life are already covered by the Great I Am. Give all of your concerns to the One who was born to save and keep moving forward. He will cover you with his feathers, and under …
Life is a learning experience. There are so many seasons of change during our life span we must be discerning, ordered, and allow Holy to guide the way. In faith we must open our hearts and minds eye to seek God’s truths in order to navigate the world. God communicates to all of us in …
The world was expecting a royal king akin to the ruling kings of their day. The people wanted to be a part of His royal court which could enable them to possibly gain important political status. They envisioned the babe would be enshrined in a prominent palace until He became old enough to rule. Oh …
Amid the excitement, the glamorous, the childlike wonder let us share the real reason for such a gift, Jesus. Gather in awe and adoration. Prepare for Him room in the inner recesses of your heart that is made in the image of God. For unto us a child is born…. In His peace there will …
While the city languished in their comforts and riches a man, a woman, and the babe settled into the straw. Some would say what a pity. Others would ignore the situation. They simply made do with the resources offered while God kept them safe. Surviving the rugged road of life lies in how we deal …
The faraway city lights of Bethlehem are now in sight of the tired travelers. To Mary and Joseph this spoke of rest, hope, and long-awaited blessings. I am sure they looked forward to eating a hearty meal, bathing off the grime and sweat, and sleeping in a real bed at the inn. There must have …
It is another day of traveling for Mary and Joseph. It is hot. Sweat clings and sand sticks to Mary’s face even though she bows her head to the wind. She is focused on getting to a place to bathe away the travel dirt while ignoring her painfully rubbed thighs from the donkey’s back and …
