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In the beginning God… Genesis 1:1 (NIV)  Signposts are everywhere. They can be on the side of the road or even found as literary elements in speech. Wherever you find them their purpose is the same; to eliminate the element of confusion. A state of confusion rarely emits feelings of serenity. In fact, quite theContinue reading “Signpost Of Peace”

Our ability to share the extraordinary love of Christ with others hinges on how much we have actually accepted it for ourselves. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 (NIV) We can’t give what we don’t have, no matter how much we would like to!Continue reading “God’s extraordinary love is for YOU!”

John 3:16-17 (NIV)  For God so loved the world that he gave…  God showed His love through giving… giving Himself (2 Corinthians 8:9). Jesus is the greatest Gift we could ever receive.  (verse 16)…he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.   We were createdContinue reading “Created For Acceptance”

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV)  Take note of the word “and”, right after the word “Jerusalem”, in the above verse. This verse or WordContinue reading “A Game Changer”

Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “it is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” Genesis 41:51-52 (NIV)  Forgetting the fudges of the past producesContinue reading “The Fruitfulness Of Forgetfulness”

Service in love done with sincerity and truth, is worship. So then… So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. Genesis 50:21 (NIV)  It seems Genesis 50:20 is such a popularly quoted verse, You intended to harm me, but God intendedContinue reading “Worship For He Is Worth It”

  Those the LORD has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. Isaiah 51:11 (NIV) True joy runs deeper than mere happiness; it just comes thicker. True joy cannot be penetrated by situations thatContinue reading “Un-fragile Joy”

“Happy New Year!” is the nationally accepted exclamation spoken over 365 days of the… unknown!!?! How many other situations or circumstances in your life have held that much unknown and you decided to take that same worry free, happy mindset? The world as a whole has somehow decided on the first day of the yearContinue reading “Happy New Year!?!”

For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)  Nothing comes to us that has not been first sifted through our God’s good and loving hands. Maybe our greatest prayer for ourselves and our loved ones facing a trial should be that our faith be strengthened through it and emerge so strongContinue reading “Sifted Not Shifted”

Many hoped 2021 was our second chance (after 2020 hit so many so hard) a “do-over” was overdue! Yet for many, 2021 has not been the comeback most were anticipating. Dear one, beloved of God (yes, that includes YOU, dear one, beloved of God) if you read no further I hope you catch that thereContinue reading “Take Number: 2022”