Always Faithful: A New Adventure
Is God faithful when a pastor says “yes” to the Lord not knowing exactly what is ahead?
He is.
Always Faithful: Great Strength. Bright Hope.
Is God faithful through widowhood? Twice?
He is!
Always Faithful: Out of Money. Out of Energy.
Is God faithful when a church faces closings its doors?
He is.
Always Faithful: Double Heartache. Multiplied Comfort.
Is God faithful when a young couple must plan a funeral for two babies?
He is.
You have been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16b
Always Faithful: The Car Wreck
Is God faithful through a 10-year-old girl’s scars from a car wreck?
He is.
“His faithfulness is a shield and a wall.” Psalm 91:4b
Always Faithful: Stories of God’s Faithfulness
What does diagramming sentences have to do with the story God is writing for your life?
Everything.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Telling Others
The shepherds in Luke 2 could not stop themselves from sharing with others about the birth of Jesus!
As you head into 2024, how can you intentionally share the most wonderful Savior who makes this the most wonderful time of the year with others?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: His Name
How do the names of Jesus make a difference in your life?
Knowing the names of Jesus, especially at Christmastime, can impact your posture for enjoying the season as the most wonderful time of the year.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Burdens
Are you carrying a heavy burden this Christmas?
Did you know that Mary, the mother of Jesus, also faced carrying a heavy burden at the first Christmas? How did she move forward as the mother of the Son of God with such responsibility and questions about the future?
The same way that you and I can walk through this season, and every other season of life: by rolling our burdens on to Jesus - the One who cares for us!
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Peace
Are you experiencing peace today?
If not, this season may not feel like “the most wonderful time of the year.”
You CAN find peace through any storm in life - headlines, tragedies, heartache, loss, pain - because God took a giant step toward us when He sent His son as a baby to be our Prince of Peace.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Is it really the most wonderful time of the year for everyone?
When Mary and Joseph first heard the news that Jesus was going to be born, I suspect their first thought was not “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”
It may seem like their lives were turned upside-down - but really, their lives were turned right-side up!
Signs of Thankfulness: Surrender
How does being thankful relate to being surrendered?
After parades, turkey, pie, time with family, and a nap, keep reading to find out!
Signs of Thankfulness: Singing
Are you a singer?
I didn’t ask if you are a GOOD singer, but are you a singer?
God’s Word describes thankful people, as people who sing - even if singing isn’t your best skill!
Signs of Thankfulness: Thankful Service
Time for a thankfulness check-up.
Are you serving others from a heart of thankfulness? or a heart of self-promotion or obligation?
A grateful heart overflows into joyful, selfless service to God and to others.
Signs of Thankfulness: Thankful Speech
What’s down in the well comes up in the bucket.
Ever heard that phrase? It’s true.
As we head into the Thanksgiving season, let’s consider several outward signs that reflect the condition of our hearts.
First - what kind of speech reflects a heart of gratitude?
On the Move: From Idolator to Worshiper
Who (or what) do you worship?
You can live as a true worshiper of Jesus - just like the Samaritan woman we read about in John 4. Keep reading to find out more!
On the Move: From Ignorant to Disciple
Our oldest grandchildren are entering the exciting new world of reading. Watching them discover how to put together letters, words, and phrases to communicate a thought is quite amazing! Once they were ignorant - but now they are learners!
In our spiritual life, we as believers have been moved from ignorance to become learners in Christ.
We are disciples. But what does that mean??
On the Move: From Lone Ranger to Fellow Members
How has the body of Christ encouraged you?
You don’t have to live in isolation. God made us to thrive best through relationships - with Him and with each other.
On the Move: From Pauper to Heir
Hetty Green and John Wendel had much in common. They lived like paupers when they could have lived in luxury.
Some Christians live like this, too.
Do you?
On the Move: From Orphan to Beloved Child
Have you moved from being an orphan to being adopted into God’s family?
God desires for you to become His child, and live with all the rights and privileges of a child of the King!