Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
A Blanket of White
A Blanket of Snow It’s snowing! I love to watch the snow fall from the heavens, especially the way it falls today. There is no wind, so the flakes drift lazily downward. The flakes are big and fat, my favorite. Standing by my dining room patio window, I watch them descend in the light ofContinue reading “A Blanket of White”
God’s Mercy
“His mercy is so great that it forgives great sins to great sinners after great lengths of time and then gives great favors and great privileges and raises us up to great enjoyments in the great heaven of the great God!” ― Charles H. Spurgeon
Goodness and Mercy
Such a reassuring verse. Oh, the goodness of our Lord and Savior. Thank You, Lord, for Your promises. Thank you for the generous sharing of goodness and mercy, and for the amazing promise of eternal life.
New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions Many of us make New Year’s resolutions every year. We resolve to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, keep our house and office clean, and be kinder to family and friends. People make all different types of resolutions, intending to keep them. How often do you keep your resolutions? How often doContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
Jesus Calls
“Jesus calls us to his rest, and meekness is His method. The meek man cares not at all who is greater than he, for he has long ago decided that the esteem of the world is not worth the effort.” ― A. W. Tozer, Pursuit of God Keep my eyes on You, Lord. Keep myContinue reading “Jesus Calls”
This verse seems appropriate to hold on to in 2024. Father, I thank You for guiding my footsteps along your path. Thank You for watching over me and keep me firmly on Your path this year.
Christmas Eve
On this Christmas Eve, I’m wishing all of you some special time with your Lord. May the new year draw you closer to Him and renew your relationship. This week I will be taking a break, but I’ll see you again in 2024. The blog is always open, so hop on over any time youContinue reading “Christmas Eve”
His Light Shines
II Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. I am so thankful, Lord, that you have sent this light to us. With the birth ofContinue reading “His Light Shines”
New Birth
What a beautiful verse to contemplate as we consider the birth of our Savior into the world and into our hearts. Thank You, Lord, for the living hope that you have provided. May we keep Him close in our hearts and follow in His ways.
Growing Our Faith Together 