“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
Category Archives: Scripture
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”
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.
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.
Hear the Crying
Hear the Crying Imagine if you will, Christmas day more than 2000 years ago in the town of Bethlehem. Jesus is born. Do you feel the crisp morning air? Do you smell the animals and the hay? Listen. Do you hear the newborn crying? Can you see Mary, seated on the floor of the stable,Continue reading “Hear the Crying”
Praise God~
In good times and bad times, times of plenty, times of want, times of joy, times of pain, in all times, He is worthy of praise. I praise you, almighty God, in all situations.
Compassionate God
I looked up the definition of “compassion.” Here’s what it said in Merrian-Websters: “sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” I don’t know about you, but when I apply that to God, it’s pretty special. Basically, He is aware of my distress and desires to alleviate it. You can’t getContinue reading “Compassionate God”
Is There Room at the Inn?
Is There Room at the Inn? For several weeks I’ve busily prepared for the holidays. The house is decked out in Christmas finery: the tree is lit, garlands cover the stairway and windows, and angels and nativities adorn the tabletops. Holiday meals are cooked, and the pantry is stocked. Treats wait for children and grandchildrenContinue reading “Is There Room at the Inn?”
Growing Our Faith Together 