“The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the Lord, the […]
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“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see”. Hebrews 11:1 Hope is a word that can seem magical at times. It’s a vision for something better. We can hope for a new car. Or hope to find comfort in buying more shoes, more clothes, or
“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works”. Hebrews 10:23-24 One of the greatest blessings I have as a Volunteer Chaplain at the jail is that I
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds
“Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when
“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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”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