“I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11 NIV) Joyful God, How your world needs a huge infusion of JOY right now! The darkness of theseContinue Reading
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14 NIV) A few years ago I was asked to do a program on Christmas music. When I began researching, I was amazed at the variety of Christmas songs about the Savior’s birth.Continue Reading
“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples” (Psalm 96:1-3 NIV). Christmas is an interesting time, isn’t it? In a world that generally seems to be moving at such a paceContinue Reading
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows howContinue Reading
Shalom: “The ancient Hebrew concept of peace, rooted in the word ‘shalom,’ meant wholeness, completeness, soundness, health, safety and prosperity, carrying with it the implication of permanence.” ** So, how’s your Christmas preparation season going? Is your “to do” list getting longer or shorter? Are you more of a “Martha”Continue Reading
[For the rest of 2023 I am planning to share posts focused on Advent and Christmas.] “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon youContinue Reading
[For the rest of 2023 I am planning to share posts focused on Advent and Christmas.] “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” (PsalmContinue Reading
“My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high.My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:1-2 NIV) The news is depressing.Continue Reading
[Please join me in praying for children, families, and the future on Thursdays this year.] “Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever. For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked willContinue Reading
“Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.” (Proverbs 18:21 TPT) “And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking wordsContinue Reading