by Joanne | Jan 3, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts
“But you will not go out in haste, Nor will you go as fugitives; For the Lord will go before you, And the God of Israel will be your rear guard.” (Isaiah 52:12, NASB) “At the end of the year we turn with eagerness to all that God has for the future,...
by Joanne | Dec 27, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’ ” (Matthew 1:23, NLT) “Just as our Lord came into human history from outside it, He must also come into me from...
by Joanne | Dec 9, 2020 | Encouragement, Quotes & Thoughts
“Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!” (Matthew 3:3b, NLT) The words of John the Baptist seem to resound even more this time of year. His very words are taken from the Old Testament book of Isaiah: “Listen! It’s the...
by Joanne | Nov 29, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master, as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.” (Psalm 123:2, NLT) “This verse is a description of total reliance on God. Just as...
by Joanne | Nov 26, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1) “The eyes of all believers are on You, Lord God and heavenly Father, since You are the Provider for all. Open Your gentle hand and pour out Your gracious blessings over...
by Joanne | Nov 22, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7, NKJV) “Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ. To forgive sin, while remaining...
