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King Jesus born in an animal mangerKing Jesus arriving on a donkeyKing Jesus laying down His life for every person everywhere for all time How is God asking you to serve Him in humility today? “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift themContinue reading “Humble Expectations”

Did you ever look in the mirror and dreadfully murmur….”Not today, Lord!” Let’s turn that around and face our trials and fears in confident prayer…”Lord, I feel like I could drown under the pressures around me.  I can’t do this on my own.  But in YOUR strength and wisdom I declare:  “Not today, world!” Under the shadow of God’s wingContinue reading “Not Today!”

Sweet and deliciousA diner regularAnd a treat for holiday desserts How do you view the Bible:A formula you have to follow?Or a sweet and delicious treat, an everyday regular need, and a special Word for every season? “How sweet are Your Words to my taste,sweeter than honey to my mouth!”  Psalm 119:103 Today is PiContinue reading “Pi Day!”

“It’s broken”…..is that good news or bad news? If we’re talking about an egg, a new puzzle or a bad habit – that’s great news! What about a broken heart?  That is awful news!  Or is it?On a human level a broken heart represents hurt and betrayal.  That is very bad news. But if we can considerContinue reading “Breaking Point”

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.Praise the Lord.”Psalm 150:6 Looking out at our night sky lately reminds me of a Christmas carol:Joy to the World, the Lord has come….let heaven and nature sing! Whether we have winter or spring-like weather, nature is singing!The planets are shining brightly and singing God’s praises!And even theContinue reading “Sing!”

Were you ever so desperate you just wanted to stand up and scream, “HELP”!?!?  Wouldn’t it feel good to shriek and bellow out your frustration and pain? Do you know a good antidote for feelings of helplessness?Go help someone else!  🙂Find something you believe in….your passion….your joy. Get lost in time and space.  Give ofContinue reading “HELP!”

Today’s verse is a simple thought….yet a very deep and significant challenge! “Do everything in love.”  I Corinthians 16:14 I can hear you right now:  There is no way on earth I can do EVERYTHING in love!?Cut the grass?Grocery shop?Do my taxes?Sit in traffic?Deal with _____?   That’s exactly the point:  There is no way ONContinue reading “Love Big!”

A cupcake made me cry today.  A cupcake! A precious 4 year old shared the cupcake with me today. The millionssssss of circumstances which God orchestrated in order to make this cupcake sitting on my desk possible blew me away!  This story is almost 30 years in the making….30 years of God’s Hand leading and guiding, weavingContinue reading “Crying!”

TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore You’ve probably heard that acronym before – in an attempt to get everyone to pull their own weight, chip in a little more, motivate the unmotivated. But what if God isn’t interested in us achieving more?Let’s trade out Achieves for Agrees!?Or Affirms? What a difference we can make – together!  🙂 “How good andContinue reading “TEAM”

I’m going to ask for your help on this one today! “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;the whole earth is full of His glory.” Isaiah 6:3 Holy means set apart.  Yes!  God is definitely holy!What comes next?The whole earth is full of God’s glory!  Considering God’s holiness leads us to seeing His glory!  Glory – suchContinue reading “Glory”