Beloved child of God, listen to God’s Word for you in Ecclesiastes 3:1. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” And in Ephesians 5:15-16 (NKJV). “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time.” Your Father loves you so much that He…
The turning of the year on the calendar offers a chance to reflect on what has been and dream about what is to come. January 1st feels like a fresh start. People are quick to make resolutions about what they will do differently. People are determined to eat less, exercise more, be nicer to people…
The past two weeks have been filled with heavy news both globally and closer to home. I have numerous friends and family members who are struggling with life and death situations. My heart feels the heaviness of the grief and struggle. One friend said the other day “Christmas is not supposed to be like this.”…
It has been a tough few years with each going through our own journey of joy and pain throughout 2020 and 2021. It is hard to believe that it already November and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching in the US. For the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving we want to focus on developing a heart of…
The Lord’s Prayer is a biblical treasure we may take for granted because of its familiarity. We often recite it by rote, rather than pray it. When Jesus was teaching His disciples how to pray each line highlights relationships of prayer: child to Father, worshiper to holy God, subject to King in his throne room,…
Jesus began His ministry on earth quoting from Isaiah 61:1-3. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty…
We are all in need of strengthening and refreshment to receive God’s enabling grace for each day. Pray this for yourself or others who need a fresh touch of the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray this way: Abba, I come alongside (my loved one) and lift them into Your presence. Thank You for Your…
To enter the sheepfolds of the Middle East, a shepherd’s sheep had to pass under his rod for him to inspect their condition up close. The shepherd would tend to any obvious needs one by one. Then when all the sheep were in the fold, he lay down across the opening with his own body…
“Her children rise and call her blessed” (Pro. 31:28). Mom, God created the family and the roles of mother and father as a reflection of who He is. Thank you, Mom, for the ways you have shown both God’s tenderness and strength. Your lovingkindness makes the good times brighter and the trying times easier. You…
Hudson Taylor, missionary to China, said, “We are changed by beholding.” He may have had 2 Corinthians 3:18 in mind. “But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” For…
Your Father recorded in His Word the intention of His pleasure in you. Hear and receive His heart for you in Ephesians 1:5-14 (paraphrased from NLT and personalized for you). 5 God’s unchanging plan has always been to adopt you into His own family by bringing you to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what…
Listen to Psalm 62:1. “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.” Listen to the NKJV translation. “Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved” (Ps 62:1-2). God of…
