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2017 Resolutions

Isaiah 40:29-31  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like… Continue Reading “2017 Resolutions”

Prayers for our President

Titus 3:9  But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. On January 20, 2017 the 45th president of the United States was inaugurated. Donald J. Trump became the leader of this great nation… Continue Reading “Prayers for our President”

Winter Glories

Psalms 108:3-5  I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your… Continue Reading “Winter Glories”

Alleluia Moment

Philippians 3:14   I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Have you ever had an “Alleluia” moment? I had one Friday night! I arrived on the struggle bus Thursday morning when our… Continue Reading “Alleluia Moment”

Your Word for 2017

Jeremiah 29:11  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Happy 2017! A new year full of hope and promise is here. I… Continue Reading “Your Word for 2017”

Bask in the Peace of Christmas

Luke 2:1-20  In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.… Continue Reading “Bask in the Peace of Christmas”

Following the Star

Matthew 2:8-11  He (King Herod) sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king,… Continue Reading “Following the Star”

Tradition

Matthew 15:3-9  Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ But you say that… Continue Reading “Tradition”

Relocation

Psalm 84:1-5  How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a… Continue Reading “Relocation”

Be Still

Psalm 46:10-11: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. As we enter the advent season, it… Continue Reading “Be Still”