King Jesus born in an animal manger
King Jesus arriving on a donkey
King 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 them up, you ancient doors,

that the King of glory may come in.

Who is He, this King of glory?

The Lord Almighty—

He is the King of glory.”  Psalm 24:8-10

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 wing we can hide in His great plan!  His almighty provision!  His perfect wisdom!  His absolute power!

“God said, ‘This far and no farther will you come. Here your proud waves must stop!”  Job 38:11

Sweet and delicious
A diner regular
And 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 Pi Day!  3.14 But who likes Geometry anyway?
Most people celebrate Pi Day with PIE!
Most everyyyyyybody likes pie! 🙂

“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 consider giving God our all – even our tender hearts – for Him to shape and mold – and even break away that which does not please Him – He will create a masterpiece!

God wants our all – even those things we hold dear – so we can hold HIM most dearly!

“You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;

You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.

My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;

a broken and contrite heart

You, God, will not despise.”  Psalm 51:16,17

“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 the robins are back and singing!

How about you?
Whose song are YOU singing these days?

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 of yourself.  Share generously.
And God Himself will meet your needs in the most amazing of ways!

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”  Romans 8:28

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 ON EARTH.
It is a supernatural feat!

God is the Author of love, so let’s speak His language!
“Be on your guard;
stand firm in the faith;
be courageous;
be strong.

Do everything in love.“
I Corinthians 16:13-14

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, weaving people together, sharing and shaping everyday life in to something unbelievably extraordinary!

With our noses to the ground, our fears and worries on our minds, and our focus on our humanity, we may miss the lessons and life God has for us.

Fix your eyes on Jesus.
He is the Way.
The Truth.
The Life.

And get your tissues ready!

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord Himself, is the Rock eternal.”  Isaiah 26:4

Together
Everyone
Achieves
More

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 and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”  Psalm 133:1

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 – such an inexpressible concept!

How do you experience God’s glory?
When do you feel it?  See it?  KNOW it?

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.”  Romans 1:20