Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3) In that transforming moment on the Damascus road, … [Read more…]
A Christmas Miracle
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33, NIV Christmas has always been a time for celebration and joy. This year, it would be different. We were consumed in grief over our … [Read more…]
The Certainty of Hope in Christ
One of our women’s Bible study groups have been studying together through the book of Romans. We have had a wonderful 14 weeks together, having learned so much and experienced a fresh falling of God’s grace on our lives and in our midst as we have spent time with Him personally in His word, and … [Read more…]
If I Had a Hammer
When I was a young girl, my brother who was 12 years my senior, decided it was his task in life to make Christmas difficult for me. Every year, I would pull his gift from under the tree with trepidation. His whole goal every Christmas was to make my gift difficult to open. It started … [Read more…]
Imitate
Imitate tr.v. im·i·tat·ed, im·i·tat·ing, im·i·tates 1. To use or follow as a model. 2. To copy the actions, appearance, mannerisms, or speech of; mimic: amused friends by imitating the teachers or to copy or use the style of: brushwork that imitates Rembrandt. 3. To copy exactly; reproduce. 4. To appear like; resemble. I LOVE children! One … [Read more…]
Take a Count!
Enough work for everyone! “All…who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting were numbered 8,580.” “At the LORD’s command through Moses, each was assigned his work and told what to carry.” (Numbers 3:25-4:49) Skeptics probably mumbled about having to do a seemingly useless task…counting the available Israelites. Analysts were … [Read more…]
The Weak are Strong
Whether or not we know it, we are all incredibly weak. Do you remember when Jesus said this… Luke 12 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious … [Read more…]
Surrender. How?
Surrender to Him. Simply put, it is the secret to life. But how do we do it? With every breath we take, God is imploring us, petitioning us, begging us to let go of our death grip on all the things in our lives that keep us from Him and instead, sit quietly, lay our prayers … [Read more…]
Following the Vine
My name is Carol, and I’m a volunteer addict. Yes, it’s true. I LOVE to be in the middle of whatever is happening. Whenever someone comes up with an idea, I am so there. Lately, I have found that my passion for volunteering has been a detriment to my spiritual well-being. How can that be … [Read more…]
Jet Lag
Just in case you were wondering, jet lag is for real! I arrived home a week ago today after spending 12 days in Thailand. The time difference is 12 hrs, so right now it’s time for bed there. My body is still trying to get used to being back. I jumped into a full schedule … [Read more…]