For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, (Titus 2:11-12) A new year, a new beginning, but only with a new thinking and a new heart that …
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. -Psalm 103:1-2- As the year is ending, let us praise the Lord for the life that we’ve had this year. We should rejoice and praise God for 2021, with 2022 quickly …
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. – Luke 2:-6-7 – Can you sense the warmth and love from Mary …
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. – Galatians 4:4-5 – Have you ever wondered when the “set time” is? We’re always waiting for the right time to do …
Matthew 1:18 (LEB): Now the birth of Jesus Christ occurred in this way. Do you remember how your kids were born or even how you were born through stories that your parents told you? We may not think about it, but as simple as those stories are they reveal a deep truth. What is that …
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever – Psalm 136:1,26 – A couple of more days and November is over. Maybe some of us are already moving out of being “thankful” or getting tired of hearing of “thanksgiving” because we believe that one day or a weekend of thanks …
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. – Col. 3:15 – Thanksgiving is a few days away and as we take time this week to reflect upon this year, remember that it is only Christ who can give you …
Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight. -Psalm 119:143- It’s truly a grieving season as many of our friends and family have lost loved ones. It’s truly a distressing and troubling time in their lives and those closest to them. The psalmist can say God’s command or word gives …
“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool. -Isa 1:18- With so many loved ones sick, depressed, scared, or passing on from this world, Isaiah reminds us …
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. – Eph. 1:18- Our days are riddled with so many things to do and it seems there’s never enough time. …