Verse of the Week ...Great is Thy faithfulness.Lamentations 3:23b Four little words. So much comfort! These words were spoken by Jeremiah — the weeping prophet. Acknowledging the great faithfulness of the LORD (Yehovah) brought hope and comfort to him when he recalled this truth during dark times (the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem because... Continue Reading →
Fond Farewell or Good Riddance?
Today is the final day 2020. The final day of the second decade of third millenium CE. We are about to bid adieu to one year and greet a new (hopefully kinder, easier to navigate) year. As we close the door on 2020, we will open the door on the third decade of the 21st... Continue Reading →
VOW: Every Good and Perfect Gift — James 1:17
Verse of the Week: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.James 1:17 NKJV As we say goodbye to the Christmas season this week, was it all you hoped it would be? Did you receive... Continue Reading →
VOW: He Will Save — Matthew 1:21
Verse of the Week: And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”Matthew 1:21 This week’s verse is one of the most recognizable verses in the Advent story. But, have you ever wondered why the angel Gabriel’s statement, “He will save... Continue Reading →
A Thrill of Hope vs A Weary World
An Advent Season Musing As I write this post, we are heading into the Christmas season. Christmas 2020. What will it look like? Very likely, it will look different from the Christmases we are used to, from what we desire it to be. Based on all that 2020 has thrown at the world so far,... Continue Reading →
31 Scriptures for the Advent Season
This Advent Calendar, is divided into three sections to reflect the prophecies concerning the birth of our Savior into the world, the celebration of Hanukkah (the Festival of Lights) and Jesus' role as the light of the world, and the historical record of His entrance into the world. May you be blessed during this Advent... Continue Reading →
VOW: For Good – Romans 8:28
Verse of the Week And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.Romans 8:28 NKJV Have you ever taken a wrong turn and were late to your destination only to learn there was a horrible wreck on the route you should... Continue Reading →
VOW: The Strong Tower – Proverbs 18:10
Verse of the Week The name of the LORD is a strong tower;The righteous runs into it and is safe.Proverbs 18:10 NASB Have you ever felt that all your best efforts at fighting the battles that inevitably come in life are failing and you don’t know what to do? Have you ever felt like all is lost... Continue Reading →
Acceptable Meditation
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.Psalm 19:14 What comes to your mind when I say the word “meditation”? Really. I am curious to know. “Om”? Sitting cross legged on a mat, hands palm up on knees? Or did... Continue Reading →
VOW: Peace – John 14:27
Verse of the Week Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.John 14:27 NKJV What comes to mind when you hear the word peace? Freedom from racing thoughts? Respite from the... Continue Reading →
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