Where the sacred and everyday meet
Simply thinking of the nativity scene puts me in a Christmas mood. I love the story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem for the census and the arrival of baby Jesus, born in a stable. As I think about Christmases past and present, my mind wanders to the people, music, baking, lights, and aromas[Read More…]
Day 12: The Presence “And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 Presence [prez–uh ns] noun 1. the state or fact of being present, as with others or in a place. 2. attendance or company 3. immediate vicinity; proximity 4. a divine or supernatural spirit felt[Read More…]
Day 11: Boldness “But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.” 1 Thessalonians 2:2 . Boldness [bohld] adjective .1. not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible[Read More…]
Day 10: The Gospel “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Meto preach the gospel to the poor: He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim[Read More…]
ThanksLiving, Day 8: Purpose “But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.” Exodus 9:16 purpose[pur-puh s] noun 1. the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc. 2. an intended[Read More…]
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is near to those who have a[Read More…]
With all that’s going on in America this year, have you ever felt discouraged about the state of our nation? I know that Mary and[Read More…]
