Christmas is the time to think again of the coming of Jesus Christ into the world and why He came. There are four reasons given in the Word of God, the Holy Bible, for the entrance of the Messiah into the physical world He created . First, He came to "seek and to save those … Continue reading HE Came!

Many things to give for this week. I have a roof over my head with warmth or cool whenever I need it. I have family that I love dearly and I believe they love me. I have clothes to wear that keep me comfortable whatever the season. I have friends around me to drive me … Continue reading Giving Thanks

Scrub me, Lord, asI scrub this shower. Begin all the way at the top and the ridges, the cracks and the corners. Those cracks are so many and easily overrun. Make me stop and see all the dirt that is there. Clean out all the scum. It does take scrubbing, Lord, effort and work to … Continue reading Scrub me, Lord

I woke up a few nights ago with many of those floating thoughts in my head. Then suddenly I began thinking about my sin and how it affected so many other people. As I started to think about how unforgivable and how unworthy I am, I had a new thought. I don't have to carry … Continue reading Night thought

When the bad things happen in life, James 1:2 says "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials and temptations." I wonder how we can do that. A tragedy or trial is not an easy thing. We are definitely not seeking it, nor are we asking for it. Whatever form it takes. We … Continue reading Count it All Joy! How?

This week as I studied my Bible in preparation to teach I was hit with the fact that I have missed out on seeing God work in my life and family. There have been many times when I didn't really expect Him to answer my prayer. I guess because I didn't feel "worthy" of His … Continue reading Missing Out

I am most bothered by some of the things that come out of my mouth without thinking! I've had several occasions lately where I have said something that could be disruptive and it was out before I thought it. I don't like this for basically two reason. First, Jesus said, "The things that proceed out … Continue reading What bothers me, and why?

"Show us the Father." Jesus heard him say. Show us the Father. That we may plainly see That He is truly righteous and all our God should be. "Show us the Father. Philip cried in earnest to see the Father's face; Today, we plead with hope to keep Him in His place. Philip truly saw … Continue reading We Wonder Why

When I look back at the life I have lived and see all that God has done for me through good times and bad, I just overflow with gratitude to Jesus for it all. Through the years, He has shown me His love is unchanging as well as His Word. God tells us in Malachi … Continue reading Thinking Back

I have been studying the Gospel of John with some friends and we completed John 20 this week. I learned something about how Jesus teaches us about faith. First, He comes to us where we are in our lives. He knows what we are thinking, feeling, desiring and willing to do. In the room where … Continue reading Jesus Brings to Faith