Encouraging Words, Scripture, Quotes, Poetry

Scripture, quotes, and messages that inspire the God breathed Word into life

Christ-mas Contemplation

Commercialism has taken us away from reflecting on the real reason we celebrate Christ-mas. We begin at the Black Friday sales and do not slow down until New Year’s Day. Stress overwhelms and crowds get cranky, so why not change that this year. As you gather with your friends, co-workers, and families this season spend […]

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Time Alone

Time alone with God reveals deeper meaning in His Word for it is living and breathing. The silence whirs with His presence. Soaking it in soothes your soul. The conversations are relevant and even the birds know for they show up at just the right time. Make time for Jesus this Christmas season. Spending time

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Oil in My Lamp

The bridge between heaven and earth was through the prophets of ancient days. Then God came to earth through Jesus, born a human baby among the humblest of conditions. Jesus fulfilled His mission leaving the oil for all who believe. Oil is a metaphor for Holy Spirit. This timeless orchestration still resonates within us today.

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Refreshment of God

Let us be willing to open ourselves to God’s refreshing replenishment. Nothing else satisfies the thirsty heart. I find blessings are plentiful when we slow down in life and look for all we have to be thankful for in this world.

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The One

Give thanks to the One who fills our every need in His timing for our greater good. God’s ways are the only ways for us to find true, deep joy in the midst of life’s cold, dark side. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom

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Thankful

Thankful for the service of those who provide protection for our freedom. As we pray over our Thanksgiving meals let us remember the ones who cannot be with family this year. Take comfort that Jesus is with us all over the world. Peace For where two or three gather in my name, there am I

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Thankful for Creation

Creation is a gift to be honored every day. From the blue oceans to the mountain grandeurs and all that is in between are just as precious to God as humanity. It is a gift to be included in His spectacular plan. Let us be responsible caretakers of His creation we are a part of

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Plentiful Blessings

When I look back over my life there have been many times I thought I would not see the light of the next day. Yet, Jesus wrapped me in His blessings and glimmers every time. It is easier to stay in the moment of this day when we recognize the blessings leading up to the

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End in Thankfulness

I love how God blesses us upon waking with birdsong and bright light. We come out of the darkness of night and into the glorious beauty of rising again with God. Let us not be too tight on our schedules that we do not have time to set the tone for the day with God

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Patiently Waiting

The Hebrew word for waiting is qavah, which means to hope for, to be expectant and to bind together as a cord with patience. Waiting for God to move, change circumstances, heal, or act on something requires patience. Patiently waiting binds together or intertwines to make the wait sustainable. God uses that time to work

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