As the world awaits the Saviors birth, Mary and Joseph are still traveling to Bethlehem. There is no special caravan to accompany them to ensure the comfort and safety of the mother and child. It was just Mary, Joseph, the donkey, and God, and it was enough. Wrapped within the womb of the mother, the …
The greatest gift given to humanity arrived in the most vulnerable state not by way of riches, robes, and castles. That a baby could be given to save the world tells of the very nature and character of the God. His Way is always unexpected, miraculous, and filled with deep meaning. She will bear a …
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 …
It is the season of thankfulness. No matter how bad, difficult, tiring, or catastrophic life has been so far the good outweighs them. Rake the dead leaves of the past away and make note of the good things that have happened. Write, call, or visit those who showed up in your darkest hour and give …
When we have a close relationship with Jesus we see the world, people, nature, and animals through His eyes and not ours. Seek that kind of relationship. Search for the bigger picture. The genuine heart of it all is not fake. The heart shows true and pure intentions. Is your heart resonating pretense, judgement, or …
Be astounded by the Father in Heaven. God sends people, scripture, angels, prayers, joys, birds, and blessings to us when we cry out in great need. Look for it. Expect to be amazed. The deeper your relationship with Jesus the more you see His miracle work and hear the Holy Spirit within. The glory of …
Be astounded by the Father in Heaven. God sends people, scripture, angels, prayers, joys, birds, and blessings to us when we cry out in great need. Look for it. Expect to be amazed. The deeper your relationship with Jesus the more you see His miracle work and hear the Holy Spirit within. The glory of …
Today, in the throng of stress, heavy traffic, disgruntled customers, and mean people choose to seek the good things in your life and move on. You will find peace. They will not. Pray for them. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4 …
Too many times we become so burdened with life we allow our emotions to take over in a negative way. This is not the life God wants for His creation. Holy intends for us to see beauty, find joy, sing, and smile even when life does not turn out like planned. This nourishes the soul …
As life closes in the revealing of our authentic faith becomes apparent. Faith is easy when life is going along smoothly. Yet the depth of our faith clearly comes to light when the storms roll in and destroy our comfortable little life as we have known it. Whether it is unexpected job loss, grief of …
