“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah 4:10 The bigger the better. It’s all or nothing. These are phrases that are meant to motivate. But sometimes they can cause discouragement as well. When Zerubbabel was given the responsibility of rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem, it was […]
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“Submit to one another out of reverence to Christ”. Ephesians 5:21 Living with a puppy has certainly brought some excitement to our lives. It can be frustrating at times, but it can also bring such great joy! One of the hardest things is getting Luxie to understand that she is not her own master! She
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“Always be full of joy in the Lord! I say it again – rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 Joy! Joy is a beautiful word in itself, but I love the acronym – Jesus – Others – You! I’ve caught myself lately feeling like my joy is fading in my exhaustion of this season. But as I reflect
”With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me? You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of all I’ve done.
“Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if only you had been here.’” John 11:21 If only. Words of regret, resentment, disappointment, and sorrow. Sometimes those words are because of our own decisions and missed opportunities. Other times those words are directed towards someone else. And many times, in our walk of faith, we wonder where God
“Pay attention to this, Job. Stop and consider the wonderful miracles of God! Do you know how God controls the storm and causes the lightning to flash from his clouds? Do you understand how he moves the clouds with wonderful perfection and skill? When you are sweltering in your clothes and the south wind dies
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No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. Charles Dickens Christmas has become known as the holiday of gifts! We scramble to find that right gift for someone else, or scramble to get our wish list completed for those who wish to buy for us. As it is true, that
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“I can testify that the Word is true and deserves to be received by all, for Jesus Christ came into the world to bring sinners back to life—even me, the worst sinner of all!” 1 Timothy 1:15 Guilty! That’s what they say about my friend, Jesus. Yet, I am the one that is guilty. Guilty
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“Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they
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