Yet through his powerful declaration of acquittal, God freely gives away his righteousness. His gift of love and favor now cascades over us, all because Jesus, the Anointed One, has liberated us from the guilt, punishment, and power of sin! (Romans 3:24 TPT) Water is an interesting substance. We must have a certainContinue Reading
Have you ever had a spiritual “mountaintop” experience? At the time you were probably overwhelmed by the presence of God, knowing completely his goodness, love, grace, peace, direction, wisdom, or whatever else you were seeking. You probably wanted to stay there, immersed in that moment and it’s feelings and wonder.Continue Reading
[Today one of our sons begins his semester studying abroad in Ireland. My mama heart misses him already (and he left only yesterday!) but I found these words I’d written a few years ago a good reminder to me today. Perhaps you, too, need the reminder to take everything andContinue Reading
[Adapted from Jan. 7, 2022 post] Loving God, Father, thank You that You love Your dwelling place—Your people—and that by Your Spirit You have chosen to make Your home within us. Thank You that Your love extends to every nation, tribe, people, and language. You pursue all people, regardless ofContinue Reading
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 NKJV) Is there something you really need or want from God? Do you have unsaved family members? A child or grandchild needing aContinue Reading
Hear us O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock;You who sit enthroned above the cherubim [of the ark of the covenant], shine forth!Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up Your power and come to save us! Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine onContinue Reading
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.(Psalm 2:10-11 NIV) God of the Nations, Thank you for your sovereignty over this nation and the world. Even when we don’t see it, we know you are working things outContinue Reading
Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! (Psalm 66:5 NIV) January 6 marks the official end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Epiphany. The season of Epiphany turns our attention to Jesus as a young man and to the start of his publicContinue Reading
Yahweh Abba Father Jehovah Jireh Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor Almighty God Dancing Trinity In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit we give you thanks for this good day and this new year. We thank you for everyday things like each breath we take, theContinue Reading
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV) When they arrived in Bethlehem, Mary went into labor, and there she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrappedContinue Reading