The news of a baby coming is one of the most exciting you can share. So many people rejoice with you as they look forward to being grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The only time it isn’t exciting is when it isn’t expected. Joseph and Mary can relate to that. They were making plans to get…
Read MoreWe’ve all sang “O Little Town of Bethlehem” at one time or another. It is one of the classic Christmas carols. It started out as a poem written by an Episcopalian minister in 1868 and was put to music by his church’s organist. The song is taken from this verse, Micah’s prophecy about Jesus being…
Read MoreHave you ever looked at a website like ancestry.com or had your DNA tested at a place like 23 & Me? It’s fascinating to see your heritage on paper. Most of these sites use a tree to show your family. There is a reason for that. The tree has been used for centuries to show…
Read MoreCould you use some good news? Most of us could. With all of the bad news out there it is easy to get overwhelmed and think the world is crashing down on you. That is sad because we are in the Advent season, which is a celebration of Jesus coming to earth. That is the…
Read MoreChristmas time is a mixed bag for some people. The remembrance of God sending his son to earth as a baby boy gives us hope, but we can also be crushed by broken relationships that make celebrating it so difficult. With everyone so busy it is hard to find people who are compassionate enough to…
Read MoreCan you believe that Christmas is only two weeks away? If you’re like me, your schedule has gotten busier, and the items on your to-do list have increased. I’m not going to give you a “remember Christ is the reason for the season” devotion. Over the next two weeks, I want to show you scripture…
Read MoreSome people love to sleep. Laying bed getting warm and comfy is one of their favorite things. They could sleep for hours because it is their happy place. Rest is something God put into our day so that we can have the energy for the work we need to do. There can be a danger…
Read MoreWhen Jessica accepted her role as the new children’s leader of her church, she didn’t know everything that was in store. Fresh off of graduating from Bible college she just wanted to be used by God. Her pastor approached her and asked if she would take over. While she felt unqualified, she agreed to do…
Read MoreHave you ever drank something and it didn’t taste very good? Maybe you thought you were drinking something else and were surprised that it was something entirely different. We always want to drink something that is pure and is going to refresh and energize us. Purity in our beverage and our spiritual life are essential…
Read MoreVery few things in life beat a good sunset. The combination of the colors and the shadows of the mountain ranges can explode right before your eyes. You can sit there and drink it in until it disappears. It reminds us of God’s craftsmanship. Did you know that He wants you to keep your eye…
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