The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. – Isaiah 61:1 Today we celebrate theContinue reading “He Is Risen!”
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The Promise Keeper
The morning was just beginning to peek through the dark recesses of the night as the women began to make their way across the town. The darkness of the night seemed to linger in the hearts of the women. Three days of mourning had left them weary. Their eyes were swollen from countless tears andContinue reading “The Promise Keeper”
A Purpose in Every Season
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Spring is right around the corner with the promise of new life and warm weather. Soon, we will tell winter goodbye and say hello to the new season. But for now, it seems as if we areContinue reading “A Purpose in Every Season”
Backward and Forwards
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said toContinue reading “Backward and Forwards”
Scars
A scar is a wound that has healed. – Phil Moreino There is a question that’s been playing in my mind for the past few days. One of the ladies in Sunday school asked it this past Easter morning. Essentially, it boiled down to this. “Why did Jesus keep the scars?” If we are goingContinue reading “Scars”
Redeemed Rubble
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. -Isaiah 49:16 In Isaiah’s day, the Israelites were faced with a city that was only a shadow of its former self. A city that had been conquered and destroyed by an enemy they despised. A city whose wallsContinue reading “Redeemed Rubble”
55 Million: When Futures are Stolen
Today my heart is heavy. I’ve tried to wrap my mind around the ideas and the philosophies of this world and I can’t understand. 55 million. 55 million. That is the number of children aborted in the United States since the Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973. 55 million children. I say children, because that isContinue reading “55 Million: When Futures are Stolen”
The Gift of Femininity
“To me, a lady is not frilly, flouncy, flippant, frivolous and fluff-brained, but she is gentle, she is gracious, she is godly and she is giving. You and I have the gift of femininity… the more womanly we are, the more manly men will be and the more God is glorified. Be women, be onlyContinue reading “The Gift of Femininity”
Inexcusable but not Unforgivable
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. -Rom. 6:23 As I’m sure many of you know, the scandal of Josh Duggar’s past has recently become a obsession of the media. Now, I am not here to argue about the issue or toContinue reading “Inexcusable but not Unforgivable”
When the Conductor Says Wait
The steps of a good man [or woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way – Ps. 37:21 My steps are ordered. Today, I need this reminder. I need to remember that this moment, this time, this step has divine purpose. The Creator of the Universe is arranging my life. He isContinue reading “When the Conductor Says Wait”