January is the start of a fresh year. It’s the time when we have a completely blank book open before us waiting to be written. Much of the content is of our own making, and it depends upon our choices, behavior, thoughts, and actions. Other parts of the book are filled with things that happen […]
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Journey Like the Magi
“We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 Three mysterious Magi appear in King Herod’s court asking about a new king. I can just imagine that despite their road-weary condition, their entourage commands attention and awe. Don’t you want to know more about these three who journey the […]
5 Ways to Pray in December
December is filled with Christmas cheer, peace on earth, and good will to men. That’s what our Christmas carols tell us, and that is what we can always hope for. Jesus came to earth to be those things, and when He returns, they will all be fully realized. Beyond hoping, let’s put some prayer power […]
Soul Care for Intercessors
The best gifts that people can give are those that involve some type of sacrifice — of time, money, or creativity. While you may have never thought of it like this before, prayer is a gift to others and like any gift, it extracts something from the giver. Those who regularly intercede are constantly standing […]
The 12 Days of Thanks Giving: Day 4, God’s Word
Day 4: God’s Word “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 God’s word [wurd] noun 1. the Bible. We would not get very far without God’s Word. In Genesis 1:3 God speaks creation into being. The whole universe comes together at His words. Sun, moon, […]