How often do we reflect on what Jesus actually did for us? God sent his Son...literally part of himself...to earth to experience human-ness. (Immanuel, God with us. Isaiah 7:14) He was a baby...He was a boy...He was a son and a brother...He had friends...He was betrayed by friends...He experienced sadness, joy, love, anger...He was wrongfully … Continue reading The Ultimate Sacrifice
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Let go and let God
"Be still, and know that I am God." - Psalms 46:10 Never stop praying. - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Do you ever notice that even when you think you've got it all figured out - the unexpected happens? This can be especially disheartening for people that like to be in control. (I would know -- I … Continue reading Let go and let God
The prayer of Jesus
Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so... We all remember that familiar children's song -- and it's a wonderful message to remind children that Jesus does love them. But how often as adults do we think about that fact. Jesus loves me! Did you know that during his last days … Continue reading The prayer of Jesus
Hamster wheel
It seems these days like we all have so much to do. Go to work. Bring work home. Clean the house. Make dinner. Help the kids with homework. Bring the kids here and there. Walk the dog. Tuck the family in. *sleep* *wake* *repeat* The analogy I find myself using lately is "hamster wheel". Have … Continue reading Hamster wheel
Why worry when you can pray?
Ever since I was little, I had a propensity to worry. I don't recall specific worries - but I very clearly remember a Sunday School song that always reminded me not to worry...but to pray. The words were: Why worry when you can pray? Trust Jesus, he'll be your stay. Don't be a doubting Thomas. … Continue reading Why worry when you can pray?
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