The moon rises over the stark forest. Stars illuminate the dark. Glistening among the bare oaks, a lone evergreen stands proud and tall, spreading the light of coming love – dp There is beauty to be found in the dark starkness of life. May you take courage from the young girl Mary, who traveled in […]
Starkness of Life Read More »
She will give birth. Birth pains will give way to the infant. The infant, Jesus, was born to save the world to God. Be expectant of great joy. Be faithful in the wait.
I am thankful for the sacrifices made by Jesus, family, friends, veterans, and animals on behalf of me and you. I’m missing my mother today, but I am thankful for the time well spent, the memories, the joys, and the lessons. She was more than my mom. She was my friend and thankfully gave over
I thank you, God, for your victory in the spiritual realm on behalf of a humanity that disregards your power in love, your strength in compassion, and your provision of mercy. My trust is in you. I warrior on in your name, Jesus. You are my world in a physical world of defeat, cruelty, and
Victory in the Spiritual Read More »
The power of God at work in our lives is an unwavering promise. When we hone that power within instead of second-guessing God by seeking worldly answers, we build an unwavering faith. Like the rocks in the riverbed that are sharpened, smoothed, and perfected by the flow, bends, curves, and obstacles our faith swells within
As the burnished leaves begin to fly away and blanket the earth with colors of red and gold, we enter a new season of thankfulness. No matter what’s going on in your life, be thankful for the good and give God the bad. In your prosperity, give thanks. In your hard times, thank God that
My rock is Jesus Christ. He builds a fortress of protection and provision as a stronghold that surrounds my heart. He is my refuge, my salvation, my constant companion. Allow Jesus into your life today. Stop trying to do life alone. Seek your rock and salvation. It is free.
Spread the Word of the goodness of God. Tell others your story to encourage those in need. Invite them them to accept Jesus. Believers are charged with seeking wisdom in the truth of God’s Word in trust and faith in the unseen. More importantly, we are to take that faith, truth, trust, and word out
If you have ever looked at river water under a microscope, you know it is teeming with life that can not be seen with the naked eye. When we become believers and are baptized in water, our lives transform. What life was before becomes new in Christ. Out of love, faithfulness, thanksgiving, gratitude, and understanding,
