In this season of Covid and all of the physical and mental suffering that has gone with it . . . can you imagine finding out there is a healer in town? That just a simple word or a touch could cure you or your loved one of any ailment? Wouldn’t you do just about…
Wow, Matthew 7 contains words of Jesus that everyone seems to know . . . no matter what they believe. Words that many love to apply to others but don’t want to apply to themselves. Like… “Do not judge others and you will not be judged.” Matthew 7:1 And… “Do to others whatever you would…
One of the things I love about reading Scripture is that it speaks to every intelligence level and personality type. It’s everything you and I need. How is that possible? Because… The word of God is alive and active. Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) God’s Word is living and powerful, able to change lives because God’s Holy…
I refer to myself as “Blessing Counter” on all social media platforms. So, the question I want to ask today is . . . what exactly is a blessing? Or to put it another way… What is being blessed? The Dictionary defines a blessing as: a special favor, mercy, or benefit. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness. the invoking of…
Rev used an egg to explain God, the Trinity, to our grandson the other day. ONE EGG contains – shell, yolk, and the albumen or “white.” Together it is an egg and each individual part is still called an egg. Not three eggs but one egg. The Father is God. Jesus is God. And the…
Many people in the U.S. have their focus on the leadership decisions that will be happening tomorrow but did you know tomorrow is also Epiphany – the day we pause to remember those who were wise. “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to…
This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham. Matthew 1:1 One of the things I love about Matthew 1 is the record of Jesus’ ancestors. It includes Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, and Solomon, but it also includes Rahab, the prostitute, who was mother of Boaz…
Happy New Year! A couple of years ago, I selected the word “SEEK” my life word because I have realized it’s easier to say I want to seek God first and give Him complete control of my life—than it is to actually do it! I’ve also learned that it’s easier to say I want to…
How happy are you? Do you feel optimistic and positive most days or… Are you disappointed and discouraged? Overwhelmed and under-appreciated? With a never-ending to-do list? Exhausted wondering if things will get better? If this describes you . . . it may be time to ask some important questions to understand how your core beliefs are…
