10 Things To Remember
When you wake up in the morning where does your mind go? Is it the list of things that need to get done? Regrets of what happen the day before?…
The Battle Is The Lord’s
Our enemies are God’s enemies, and He is the active and aggressive Mighty Warrior against them. We face an enemy that has already lost the war but won’t concede without…
Jesus Is Risen. He Is Risen Indeed.
In Luke 22:15 Jesus told His disciples, “I have earnestly and intensely desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer” (Amplified Bible). He used a strong word for…
The Resurrection Changes Everything
Easter Sunday will soon be here. For most it will be a time of reflecting on the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We will appreciate the enormity of His…
God Is Able
Able is the Greek word dunatos, related to dunamis, meaning ability, abundance, capability, mighty works, miraculous power, prevailing strength. “God is able” means God has the mighty power to do…
It’s A New Year!
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…
Joy To The World
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…
Isaiah 9:6-7
The names of God in Isaiah 9:6 are familiar to most of us: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. But have you ever really unpacked it…
Hopes and Fears
The celebration of Christmas can feel formulaic, especially in the United States. Stores start advertising Christmas in October. Radio stations play Christmas music in November. People start pulling out the…
The Hope of Anticipation
We often hear people talk about getting in the Christmas spirit. The context of that is often something we have to do: decorate the house, buy the gifts, cook a…
Thanksgiving in Psalm 30
The Psalms reflect so much of life. Often times they are mixture of honest emotions regarding painful circumstances mixed with praise and thanksgiving. I feel some of the purest praise…
Cultivating A Thankful Heart
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…