Thinking out loud from a biblical perspective
Picture from The Nativity Story movie. If you feel lonely, misunderstood, rejected, falsely accused, and left out, just remember Mary, Joseph and Jesus all understand how you feel. Praying for the presence of Christ to encounter all who need to know or be tangibly reminds that God, Immanuel, is with you. He sees you. He... Continue Reading →
What does Jesus bring into our lives? ✨He brings peace and breaks the spirit of fear. ✨He brings good not evil. ✨He brings great joy to all people. This doesn’t mean that we never have anything to be afraid of, there is no evil surrounding us, or no sadness or sorrow ever touches our hearts.... Continue Reading →
Jesus, the Son of God, bore a crown of thorns to redeem us all for God’s glory. Jesus, the risen Savior, is now crowned King of all kings, and deserving of all honor and glory. The Saturday in between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday made it appear that God was silent, and darkness, evil, injustice... Continue Reading →
Grace is not an excuse to sin or to keep living in sin; grace gives us the power to overcome our selfish human nature and empowers us with a love and desire to honor God and love and help others.
These pictures reflect the LIGHT, the BREAD of LIFE, the TABLE of the LORD, and the PEACE of God’s PRESENCE The Holy Spirit brings. This is what communion with the Prince of Peace represents. Christmastime is here - are you full of happiness and cheer? It truly is the most wonder-full time of the year!... Continue Reading →
My prayer for all my family and friends this Christmas is for each one to truly experience the peaceful PRESENCE of Christ. May each of you be blessed with TIME to quiet your mind, heart and spirit and encounter the PEACE and JOY all year our Savior brings. You can experience His presence today -... Continue Reading →
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