Unexpected News

Have you ever received stunning news? Was it unexpected bad news that came out of the blue? Or was it good news that excited you to the point of jumping for joy? Have you not received that kind of news? How do you think you would feel if you were in Mary’s sandals? We receiveContinue reading “Unexpected News”

Angelic Presence

How do you think you might react if you were to encounter an angel? What if it was not just any angel, but the angel of the Lord? What if it was the special angel God always sent to bring a message to someone he specifically chose? Would you be able to stand or fallContinue reading “Angelic Presence”

Special Knowledge

Let’s follow up yesterday’s thought by continuing to recognize who Jesus is. Have you considered we have knowledge today about Jesus the prophets of old longed to know? Do you know the revelation of Jesus is the revealing of a mystery long kept a secret by God? Though God had provided prophecies through several prophetsContinue reading “Special Knowledge”

In the Beginning

When you celebrate Christmas, what are you celebrating? Do you look forward to all the presents? Do you receive joy from giving to others? Have you considered who you should be celebrating? Do you know the importance of the meaning of Jesus coming into this world? We can get caught up in the glitz andContinue reading “In the Beginning”

The Voice

Do you remember the most famous town cryer in our country’s history—Paul Revere? Do you remember the message he cried out? How do you think you might have reacted if you had heard it in person during that time of turmoil? We don’t have town cryer’s today. We have all-day news sources. By being inundatedContinue reading “The Voice”

Plow, Plant, Water

What do you think about when someone says they will testify? Do you think of criminal cases and courtrooms? Are you reminded of a previous experience? Do you think of a witness of an auto accident? Have you thought it can also apply to telling others about Jesus? There are many ways in which weContinue reading “Plow, Plant, Water”

Forever Faithful

Do you feel as though nothing is solid? Do you feel as though you are standing on shaky ground or waiting for the rug to be pulled out from under you? Are you looking for solid ground to stand on? Are you looking for something you can put your confidence in? Our world seems toContinue reading “Forever Faithful”

Seek Understanding

Have you ever been told, “Do it because I said so”? Have you felt as though you could not question the instruction or judgment of your manager or director? What principles do you live by? Are you willing to stand on those principles regardless of the consequences? Many of us have been told by parentsContinue reading “Seek Understanding”

Rejoice in Your Blessings

How good is your memory? Do you remember only the bad things that have happened? Or do you remember the good things as well? Who do you give credit to for all the good? Have you considered who is giving you the good in your life? Do you rejoice in the good? I see farContinue reading “Rejoice in Your Blessings”

Rejoice in the Lord

How is your relationship with God? What is your perspective of God? Have you decided to rejoice in the gifts he has given you? Do you realize the significance of being given salvation? Do you know you have been made righteous only because of what he has done? We typically go about our daily livesContinue reading “Rejoice in the Lord”