Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 NKJV Do You Hear What I Hear … Continue reading Do You See What I See?
Below are links to the Bookmarks and Study sheet on Sovereignty Scriptures that were offered at the Richland, WA Central Church Ladies Christmas Tea on December 7, 2013. Please feel free to download and print! If you are new to the Better Off Read Website, Welcome! Take your time and look around! Merry Christmas! Joy quote … Continue reading Christmas Joy Bookmark
May the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. He changes the times and seasons. Daniel 2:20-21 HCSB Basking in the company of old friends getting together for a long overdue Girls Night out, we laughed as we all simultaneously donned our reading glasses to view our menus. … Continue reading A Reluctant Gratitude
Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. Psalm 68:28 KJV Today, I am live on the scene, reporting another Burning Bush sighting! (For new readers, Burning Bush Sightings are experiences when you know God is undoubtedly speaking to you. It is when He gets your attention by repeating Himself through His Word, circumstances or conversations.) The day … Continue reading Strengthen Our Faith
I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. Ephesians 1:19 NLT OK, so I do believe Jesus is the Divine Son of God. (Matthew 1:23; Isaiah 9:6; 2 Peter 1:1) I do believe that His blood was shed as atonement for my sins. (Hebrews 9:22; … Continue reading PowerFULL Faith
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. NKJV I have lived long enough to know there is a reason why Christian leaders encourage you to do your devotions in the morning. However, because of circumstances, for the past few weeks I have been doing them before I go to bed at night. Do I … Continue reading Just Sayin’
My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy. James 1:2 CEB The brochure had read: Encounter Spiritual Renewal Retreat Get away to rekindle your relationship with God through solitude, prayer, relaxation and connection with other women in ministry. Gratefully, everything fell into place and I was able to spend the Encounter … Continue reading Close Encounters of a Different Kind
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23 NASB This morning I felt impressed to pray this prayer; for every person who has liked the BetterOffRead.com Facebook page, has logged in as a user … Continue reading Total Recall
Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. John 6:27 NIV Today is Labor Day, celebrated every year on the first Monday in September. It was created to commemorate the achievements of American workers and give tribute to the contributions workers have made to … Continue reading A Thought for Labor Day
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV Would you think less of me if I shouted from my rooftop, “Free at last, Free at last, thank God almighty, I’m free at last!” as the school bus carried my children off to their first day … Continue reading The Spring of Fall
