Jesus was sent to teach us who God is and always will be! He started at the very beginning, from birth, and stayed on task until his death and Rising up from death. The life of Christ was to live like God. His every decision, choice, healing, miracle, word, and action emulated His Father in …
In a world full of whims, excessive distractions, and haunting arrogance let’s choose to focus on the commitment to finish what God starts within each of us. Without God’s Holy strength to sustain Mary along the way from the journey to Bethlehem all the way to the Cross, she would have succumbed to her weariness. …
Sometimes the gift of prayer is much more needed than an expensive piece of jewelry or electronic device. We live in a time of uncertainty, high numbers of suicides and addictions, lies, terror, loneliness, excessive homelessness…. Reach out to someone in prayer today and let them know. Rejoice in hope, be patient in times of …
Christ-mas is about the beauty of a gift wrapped in swaddling clothes. It brings forth innocence, joy, and hardships all in one moment, yet lasts a lifetime. It is a celebration of life meant to sustain for the next long haul. Holidays can be magical, fun, draining, and lonely all in one season. We are …
To rest in the shadow is to feel safe, sheltered, protected, and open to the spiritual truth of God. Shadow = perceived as God’s Protective Presence It is in the shadows of those wings that we find answers, rest, direction, knowledge, and feel the sustaining, powerful love of God. It is the place we bravely …
Snoopy has the right idea. Resting in the silent night surrounded by stars and lights and peace is a gift of Christmas time. It leaves behind the crowded malls, the holiday discord, and the maxed out credit cards sending our spirit into the realm of quiet minds and steady breaths. It opens our thoughts to …
Christ-mas is the remembrance of promises made thousands of years ago. The unfathomable promise from the Spirit of God bestowed upon a barren woman, Elizabeth, and a young girl, Mary, strengthens the faith of humanity, even today. It is the promise of hope for a barren world. It is the fulfillment of the promised Holy …
When lights, glitter, and presents claim more of our attention than the One born to save the world our focus becomes skewed by selfish desires. It happens easily and effortlessly. Before we know it our heart becomes hardened and joy is no where in sight. All we end up with is exhaustion for the efforts …
What is considered a merry heart? MERRY: Hebrew word “meah” meaning glad, cheerful, joyful, happy… Christ-mas is a merry time of thankfulness, showing appreciation, gathering, and celebrating. Do so with a merry heart!
