For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us, and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 The Significance of Waiting for Jesus This time of year always brings back memories [...]
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 My Marriage is Over Marriage just isn't for me. I don't get it. My spouse doesn't get me. I don't understand my spouse. I'd be happier [...]
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is [...]
It was very early in the morning. While Peter denied knowing of Jesus, Jesus was going through some of the most disrespectful times in three separate and illegal evening trials. At some point during the evening, Jesus had an opportunity to see Peter. During this brief encounter, and as Peter denied Jesus for the [...]
Wednesday was an extraordinary day. Another day is just another day to do everyday things until it's another day for the ordinary person. You know the drill. Different day, same stuff. Not for Jesus. It was a day of transition To Jesus, Wednesday was a day of transition. Things were changing, and the [...]
Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, "What will you give me if I deliver Jesus over to you? Matthew 26:14-16 Ever had more to do than your day allowed? No time for lunch, additional appointments, phone calls, unplanned conversations, or outside activities. Forget [...]
She has done what she could Mark 14:8 Sometimes the obvious is hidden in the familiar. I used to love trying to find hidden pictures on those pages for kids. I would spend hours trying to find the hidden frog, bird, snake, or lizard. I usually found it in the most obvious place after [...]
For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14 Fear is a strong motivator, but is it the kind of motivation we need every day? Perhaps not. What we fear often becomes a negative motivator and creates a life of dissatisfaction and legalism. But [...]
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27 If there is ever a verse that defines the Christian relationship, it is this one. Jesus says so much about Himself in this one verse, and we often overlook the simple things He wants us to understand. Now I [...]
"Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word." Luke 1:38 Can you sense the excitement? It was a small town with a population of around 400 people, and everyone knew everyone. Nothing went unnoticed, and there was a buzz of excitement with the new engagement. Plans [...]