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 →
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus. Mark 10:51-52 NIV The other day, I came across these Colgate ads . . . If you were … Continue reading How’s Your Spiritual EYE-Q →
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV (I recently came across this post on Facebook and was greatly inspired by it. It is a wonderful account of encouragement, faith and grace by Jessica Byrum, who is my cousin, Alegre’s friend. Jessica’s husband, Chris was in a horrific motorcycle … Continue reading Rebirthday Gratitude →
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 In the early 1950’s the radio broadcast, This I Believe, entertained listening audiences all over our nation. Inspiring essays of belief and personal motivation written by both celebrities and ordinary people were read … Continue reading This I Believe →
Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 MSG)