Jesus Christ gave His disciples important, last-minute teachings on the day before He died. One of these was about the love He wanted them to show others. John records it in 13:34- “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” NKJV. We …
When you hear the phrase “prepare the way of the Lord” you may think of the message of John the Baptist or even the prophet Isaiah- and you would be correct. These weeks before Christmas give us a chance to “prepare the way of the Lord” in our own lives as we wait in expectation …
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Jesus is the King of kings”? I immediately think of Handel’s Hallelujah chorus- the swelling voices proclaiming “King of Kings! Lord of Lords!” Where is this grand description of Jesus in the Bible? And what challenges do we face as daughters of the King of kings?
The Christmas season is upon us. It arrives with a long list of things to plan and accomplish in a few short weeks. But it can also be a beautiful time of reflection, waiting, expectation and love. One way to slow down and enjoy the season is to focus on Christmas Scripture. I’ve compiled a …
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6. That was my verse of the day last week, and when I read it, I thought, “What does that really mean?” Jesus was teaching the disciples about the characteristics his followers should have. He was telling them about the importance of their …
How did Jesus know Mary, Martha and Lazarus? Mary and Martha (and their brother Lazarus) were some of Jesus’ closest friends. John 11:5 tells us “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” The story of Mary and Martha gives us amazing insight into their personalities and teaches us some important lessons.
I have never been the “journaling” type- odd for someone who loves to write, right? But three years ago, I began a daily gratitude journal and never looked back. It came as a prompting from God as I went through my annual “wrestle with the fall season.” My Mom passed away suddenly years ago in …
I’m thankful for the month of November, because it reminds me to be more intentional in giving thanks to God. I had a great daily practice going and then circumstances interrupted my life in a big way. My gratitude practice has been on hold. Then last week I moved my “office” to a warm, sunny …
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We talked about the joy of the Lord last week, and learned that it comes from knowing God, abiding in Jesus Christ, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. We will never come to a complete understanding of God, but when we read His truth and apply it to our own lives, our knowledge grows. …
The joy of the Lord is one of those hard to understand phrases. We’ve heard it and understand the concept of joy. I’ve heard it sung in many songs, have you? We can define joy as happiness, pleasure, and delight- is that the same as the joy of the Lord? How do we reconcile the …
