Are you ready for that first step into the new year? Have you made the conscious decision to look forward with your hope in the living God that created you for great and awesome things? In order to do that effectively we have to resolve in our heart that fear will not conquer us — […]
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Lift Your Spirit
On the cusp of turning the corner into a new year. How will you do this? What are your plans? Have you made any new commitments for the months ahead? Any life-altering decisions in the mix? As I look back over the past twelve months, there are things that I certainly would not want on […]
Treasures on Thursday
So Jesus said to those who believed in him, “If you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; John 8:31 GNT If your life were a movie, would it draw people to follow Jesus? Would they be so intrigued by the way you treat others that you would be surrounded by people wanting to […]
“When God Say’s ‘No'” by Guest Writer: Nora Tatina
The evening was magical! The lights, the sounds and the smells all pointed to the fact that the season of Christmas had finally begun. My heart was anticipating another fun-filled, magical night where Christmas carolling and storytelling filled the atmosphere inviting the soul on a journey to the manger. People would travel from all over […]
Lift Your Spirit
The Latin translation of the word ‘noel’ means ‘to give birth.’ So as we joyfully sing this Christmas classic of the first noel, we are commemorating the birth of Christ as a baby. In essence, the Messiah coming down to live among those whom He designed. Sounds a bit complex … and to a degree, […]
Lift Your Spirit
We all have one — our favorite Christmas song. And this is mine. Every year, I try to listen to a different artist’s rendition of this timeless classic. For the Believer, we pause and bend the knees of our heart when we consider the importance of what happened the night the Christ child was born. […]
Lift Your Spirit
As a mom of three adult children, it’s hard for me to think that the night Jesus came down was a silent one. I’ll agree with you that it was a holy night. A sanctified night. A night like no other in all history. Because it was His Story to tell. But silent? Hmmm … […]
Titus Two 