For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the One whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” He always does what He says. II Corinthians 1:19 The smile beaming brightly on her face seemed to light up the room, and all […]
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Author Archives:“Our world today so desperately hungers for hope, yet uncounted people have almost given up. There is despair and hopelessness on every hand. Let us be faithful in proclaiming the hope that is in Jesus.” Billy Graham Hope. It’s an intriguing word. Merriam-Webster defines it as a “desire accompanied by expectation” or “someone or something […] Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:13-14, NLT I love the song Silent Night, but the holy evening about which the tune is based was probably far from […] But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7 Did you know that optimists tend to have a better sense of well-being and lower levels of stress? Were you aware that positive people also are more likely to have stronger cardiovascular and immune systems? This […] No one could miss the dark script boldly emblazoned on the nurse’s forearm: Strength Through Pain. It didn’t escape her notice that my eyes were fixated on her tattoo as my mind whirled, wondering what could have caused this young woman’s anguish. “I’ve been through a lot in life,” Ava* smiled sweetly as she broke […] Does Jesus Still Love Me? The three-year-old was quite serious when she asked her mother this age-old question: “Does Jesus still love me?” Harper had disobeyed and knew her mom wasn’t happy, but most importantly, she wondered what Jesus thought. Could He possibly love her even though she’d “blown it” again? Little Harper’s question is […] Here’s the story I’ll tell my friends when they come to worship, and punctuate it with Hallelujahs:Shout Hallelujah, you God-worshipers; give glory, you sons of Jacob; adore Him, you daughters of Israel.He has never let you down, never looked the other way when you were being kicked around.He has never wandered off to do His own thing; He has been right […] Each fall for countless generations, Cornish gleaners would hear a familiar euphoric cry from the master of the harvest: “Yma genef! Yma genef! Yma genef!” This jubilant shout signified that the last crop had been cut, so field laborers would gather to lift up their own joyous reply because their season of toil had ended, and […] But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.Jeremiah 17:7 For many people, summer is typically a season for rest and relaxation. Sunshine is plentiful, and the outdoors beckon. Even if a vacation isn’t in the plans, trips to the beach, lake, or river are definitely […] So, God has given both His promise and His oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.Hebrews 6:18 (New Living Translation) Promise-breaking starts way too early […] |
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