When Praise & Thanks Meet
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV) “God says to give thanks in everything. That doesn’t mean you need to give thanks FOR everything. You don’t need to give thanks FOR that bad day. Or FOR...
The Wise Still Seek Him
The time of Advent is a wonderful time for us to reflect and remember how the arrival of the Babe came to be. There are several individuals involved in the powerful events in Christ’s arrival to earth. Today let us focus on the wise men. We don’t know very much about...
Rest Unto Our Souls
"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:29, NASB) "What is it to be yoked to the Lord? It implies willing, contented cooperation with Him in the divine plan. Of course the yoke...
Lessons From My One Word
My one word this year was "guide". It's been interesting to see where the word showed up in the course of my days and the lessons it has brought. All I had hoped was to be led in truth, God's truth, this entire year. “Always stay open to the guidance and instruction...
A Most Blessed Thanksgiving {{Let’s Have Coffee}}
Everyone desires to enjoy life. We seek to experience life with joy, striving to take in as much pleasure and/or satisfaction as we are able each day. Peter, in writing to God’s chosen people, and to all of us, states: “If you want to enjoy life and seem many happy...
God Gives Graciously
Thanksgiving is quickly coming with the days flying past; and so, we continued to focus on giving thanks ... "All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson) I have seen God's salvation, provision, healing,...