1 Peter 2:4-5 New International Version As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ … But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special … Continue reading A New Life With Color
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The Love Of A Mother
Mother kissing and hugging baby The Love Of A Mother! “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” – Luke 2:19. I want to sing the love of my mother and indeed of all mothers today, and to celebrate their heart of pure gold. For many have loved me, but … Continue reading The Love Of A Mother
Of Promises and Conditions
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Joshua 1:7 New International Version “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” For Encouragement In Joshua 1:8 b, God not only promised Joshua prosperous … Continue reading Of Promises and Conditions
Surprised by God
Genesis 16:13 New Living Translation Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” For Encouragement “The Angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert” … Continue reading Surprised by God
Take Heart (2)
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com John 16:33 New International Version “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” For Encouragement Jesus was right. The world has all the trouble we could ever have. Since Eden, hardships have … Continue reading Take Heart (2)
Finding Hope in Crisis Part I
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth be removed … the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled [and] the mountains shake with its swelling – Psalm 46:1-11For Meditation That life is full of crises is one of the fundamental certainties of life. We don’t … Continue reading Finding Hope in Crisis Part I
Just Believe Indeed!
Just Believe Indeed! Mark 5:41-42 New International Version He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. For Meditation I have tried to imagine the posture … Continue reading Just Believe Indeed!
When the Light Shines
Isaiah 9:2 New Living Translation The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. For Encouragement When the light shines, darkness flees, life comes, and joy breaks in the hearts of the people who receive it. It is the expectation of everyone … Continue reading When the Light Shines
Unforgotten
Isaiah 49:16 New International Version See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. For Encouragement If God knows you this way, how can He forget you at any stage of your life? He told Jeremiah to proclaim to Jerusalem how He remembers their youth and their sojourn with Him … Continue reading Unforgotten
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 