Religion

EMBRACING THE GIFT OF NOW

EMBRACING THE GIFT OF NOW

The constant busyness and distractions of life have caused many to be filled with anxiety, hopelessness and depression.  How do we overcome and find the peace and joy that God promises?  The concept of “living in the moment” is not just a trendy self-help practice.  As followers of Christ, we are called to embrace the gift of now and live…

HIS STEADFAST LOVE

HIS STEADFAST LOVE

    His Steadfast Love     “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”    Lamentations 3:22-23 As I thought about the above scripture it brought a sense of peace to my spirit. God’s love and mercy not only are never ending, but are…

FAITH IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE

FAITH IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE

  Faith in the Time of Trouble   For we walk by faith, not by sight ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 We sometimes face situations in our lives that can seem brutal, unfair, hard to overcome.  Circumstances with our finances, our workplace, relationships, spouses, and/or our children can sometimes leave us feeling hopeless.  Is this ever going to change?  Will things…

THE AFTERMATH

THE AFTERMATH

  The Aftermath   It’s Monday morning, and the party’s over.  We began the festivities with Palm Sunday, went through Holy Week, grieved on Good Friday.  We were silent on Saturday, and ended with a celebration on Resurrection Sunday.  Our hearts were moved upon by the Spirit of God as we remembered Christ and the sacrifice that was made for…

HOW DO I FIND FREEDOM IN THE CROSS?

HOW DO I FIND FREEDOM IN THE CROSS?

    How Do I Find Freedom In The Cross? Jesus came to earth not to condemn the world, but to save us.  He came to set us free.  But free from what?  There are many things in this world that can hold us captive, and often, we don’t even realize it’s happening. We just accept it as part of…

The Benefits of Worship

The Benefits of Worship

The Benefits of Worship     The more you spend time in God’s presence, the more likely you are to find yourself enjoying all the wonderful benefits of Him in your life.  The less time you  spend in His presence, the less likely you are to enjoy all that He has to offer you as a Father who loves to…