I chose kingdom-living as my one little word for 2023 after an extensive thought process. Months earlier, I had chosen the word peace, specifically relating to peace of mind. But God showed me peace is only one aspect of kingdom-living, and I need to embrace all of it. Peace of Mind Peace of mind takes practice. It is easy to …
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For unto us a child is born. . . And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Whether we want to believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us. We can stress less by planning ahead and preparing early. We should be able to enjoy the season of our Lord’s birth. I have …
As fall and winter approach and the seasonal décor makes an appearance, people often burn candles to enhance the indoor environment. When cold weather keeps windows closed to fresh air, homeowners delight in using candles to fill their homes with fragrances to create a homey and nurturing living space. Unfortunately, the fragrances and candle emissions can be harmful to your …
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 118:1 (NIV) Psalm 118 is a wonderful psalm which reminds us to give thanks to God. We shouldn’t need to be told to thank God, but just like little children need to be prompted to thank us, we often need to be reminded to thank God. …
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. I strive. I strive. I strive. I scratch. I claw. I seek. I strive. I tire. I fail. I wail. I cry. I climb. I clamber. I strive. Again. Again. Again. I cry. It’s hard. Why? I love …
I am not a Bible scholar or a pastor, and I am not formally trained in Bible study; but those things are not necessary to read the Bible and grow in your relationship with Jesus. Anyone can begin personal Bible study at any time. The best way to start is with a personal devotion time. Some may view devotions and …
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 What does it mean to seek God with all your heart? Are you seeking to know about God or seeking to know God? We first must understand the difference between knowing God and experiencing God. Once we understand the difference between having knowledge …
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high …
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be …
