Category Archives: Encouragement
AND THEY’RE OFF!
I don’t think there’s a person in our country that doesn’t know the 2016 presidential race is now officially underway. The first potential female president threw her hat into the ring via a tweet and social media has exploded … Continue reading
Psalm 98:1
“O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.” HE IS RISEN, INDEED!
PUTTING IT INTO OUR DAILY WALK
The beautiful music still resonates in my mind. The pews will not be as full at least until Christmas, but still the good news of salvation has reached the ears of many. The flowers slowly droop and wilt and are eventually … Continue reading
THANK YOU, JESUS!
My old body had become victim of a flu bug and I was unable to attend Good Friday services. Instead I would have to view it on a podcast rather than in person. It saddened me because this is such … Continue reading
IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ alone my hope is found,He is my light, my strength, my song;this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,firm through the fiercest drought and storm.What heights of love, what depths of peace,when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!My Comforter, my All … Continue reading
HE SUFFERED AND WAS BURIED
In remembering my little babe’s hands, I recall ten tiny fingers on smooth dimpled hands. These little fingers would grasp tightly to mine and in an instant he took hold of my heart. Each day, as he grew, those hands became bruised and scuffed as … Continue reading
DO NOT BE AFRAID
Out of the depths of my transgression, my heart screams for relief. I grumble – I complain – I even blame God for my shortcomings. How dare I challenge the Creator of heaven and earth? Who do I think I … Continue reading
MISSION TO SAVE
It was the start of a week filled with emotional highs and lows. On Sunday, I watched with the crowds as he entered the city on a donkey and was received with shouts off Hosanna. There were those who had come … Continue reading
PRINCE OF PEACE
It was shortly after Lazarus had been brought back to life. His sister, Mary, lovingly anointed Jesus with oil. The aroma of expensive nard filled the room. I wondered why Mary was bestowing this honor on my boy. The use of such … Continue reading
GOD AND MAN
He spoke about the destruction of the temple and we all thought he was talking about the building in Jerusalem. He talked of things beyond our human comprehension. He quoted scripture as if he had authored the words. His advice … Continue reading
He was so much more
He walked among the people, He told them of God’s love.He came to walk within our shoes, from heaven up above.His words were new to those He taught, He spoke of love unknown,How every single sacrifice would not for sin … Continue reading
HE WAS CHANGING THE WORLD
The crowds grew day by day. Soon there were so many, he had to go to the top of a mountain to speak to them. They waited eagerly and hung on every word he had to say. Many of those words … Continue reading
THEY FOLLOWED HIM
He was beginning to establish quite a following. There were a number of men who left their jobs and families behind just to be part of this work my son was starting. His cousin, John, had laid the groundwork by … Continue reading
MEMORIES REVIEWED
Memories can surface when we least expect them to. Sometimes we tuck them away knowing they have value, but just aren’t sure what that is until we need them the most. My mind was swimming of thoughts of my boy. Those early … Continue reading
WHO KNEW?
I was just a young girl when my life was laid out for me. A husband had been chosen. We would soon be married and I could plan on having a family some day. We would work hard for what … Continue reading
THE HERODS
Our people had become used to foreign rule. It was part of our heritage for as long as I can remember. The Herod family considered themselves to be Jews, but they followed the ways of Rome and embraced their politics and laws. … Continue reading
TAKE HIS HAND
His hands are open to the world. He reaches out to heal.He touches and His will is done. He knows just how we feel.He took on human flesh to be the perfect sacrifice – The pure and spotless Lamb of God … Continue reading
THE NEXT STEP
All those years watching him grow from a tiny baby to a young man – seeing his character develop and his stature increase – the words I heard before his birth – the way he was during childhood – it was beginning to come together. … Continue reading
John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
THE WEDDING
Weddings are a time of reunion. It was no different in our family. The young couple was all aglow and ready to start a new life. The guests were eager to celebrate with them. Relatives were arriving from everywhere. When … Continue reading
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