This Little Light Of Mine
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:9,5
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The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:9,5
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you … Continue reading It Is Well
You Parents – if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of Course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly … Continue reading I Loved My Father
And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last. Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Mark 15:37-38 NKJV This past week I have been pondering the significance of the torn veil about which both Matthew and Mark include in their Gospels. And Jesus cried … Continue reading Torn
Every good present and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father who made the sun, moon, and stars. James 1:17a GW Did you know that the first Nativity scene was staged in 1223 and it was St. Francis of Assisi who came up with the idea? Did you know Martin Luther wrote Away … Continue reading The Gift
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 NIV It has been awhile since my last post. We’ve been walking … Continue reading When God Ran
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. Job 19:25 I have been working on this post since January 12, 2018, the day my dear Aunt Theresa passed away. As I contemplated her life–the kindness she extended to me and my family, the immense love she had for her … Continue reading Per Adversitatem Redemptio-Through Adversity, Redemption
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 NLT Every year I read through the Bible–the whole point of BetterOffRead. com. This year I used the One Year Bible plan which has daily readings in the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs. So … Continue reading More Powerful Than…
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 Lately, I have been thinking about the many clubs of which I have been a member in my lifetime. When I was a kid, I was a member of Gemco—well technically my parents were the members, but I totally loved going to … Continue reading The Hope Club
This morning as I was enjoying on social media the many Thanksgiving photos of dear friends and their smiling families seated at Turkey feasts, a thought occurred to me. There are many who are not “feeling” the joy as the holidays are now upon us. Later, I read the following daily devotional by Charles Spurgeon with my husband … Continue reading How Fresh Is The Mountain Air