“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 Today we celebrate freedom from oppression, liberty purchased for us by the blood of those who came before. I am so thankful for their sacrifice, and for […]
They will say of me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.” Isaiah 45:24 It wasn’t one of my better days. It began as a delightful treat—an unexpected outing with my husband to check out a piece of furniture. It ended with me telling him I felt like throwing my phone at him. I remember […]
“When he [the Holy Spirit] comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment.” John 16:8 We have no idea how very desperately we need a Savior. And that, dear one, is precisely why He came. One of my friends used to have a saying, “I just want […]
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13 I sat with my Bible and my journal, eager to spend some time with the Lord. Well, that’s what I told myself anyway. I really just wanted to feel better. “Here I am Lord,” I wrote. Worship music […]
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 Do you ever feel like less than a conqueror? I do. In fact, I visit that place far more frequently than I would like to; I was there a few days ago. I can’t even explain to you how it happened. […]
“Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me.” John 14:19 Do you see Jesus, beloved? According to Jesus’ own words, that’s one of the rights and privileges of being His disciple. While the world cannot see Him, His followers can. Perhaps that statement causes your eyebrows to rise in […]
“But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” John 16:7 Jesus made a profound statement to His confused followers while preparing them for His departure. […]
Today I’m excited to introduce you to my dear friend and right hand in ministry, Juliet Sharrow. Juliet has faced difficulties in her life that would break many people, and yet one word comes to mind when I think of this sister: joy. The smile that illuminates her face and shines through her eyes […]
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12 Logic. It’s one of our worst enemies—at least it’s one of mine. I’ve always been a person who needs to understand things. It helped me in school and produced straight A’s on my report […]
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 Do you ever struggle with how you’re supposed to shine the light of Jesus when we’re surrounded by so much darkness? Jesus compares our light to the penetrating glow of a city! How can we possibly shine with […]
