God’s Perfect Timing

( A Christmas devo) At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David,Continue reading “God’s Perfect Timing”

Christmas Socks

Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given… For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have eternal life. Isaiah 9:6    John 3:16 Christmas. I love the lights, the tinsel, the songs, and the food. IContinue reading “Christmas Socks”

Icicles and Lambs

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.… Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Luke 2:7 Berean Study Bible            John 1:29 ESV I love allContinue reading “Icicles and Lambs”

Turkey, Pumpkin Pie and Thankfulness

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits— Psalm 103: 1-2 AMPC Beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.Continue reading “Turkey, Pumpkin Pie and Thankfulness”

“Thanks-giving” Amidst Brokenness

Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Psalm 103:1 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.  Psalm 29:10 He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. Psalm 107:20 Your word is a lampContinue reading ““Thanks-giving” Amidst Brokenness”

When “Giving Thanks” isn’t so Easy

Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.    Hebrews 13:15 AMP In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is theContinue reading “When “Giving Thanks” isn’t so Easy”

“Because of Where We’ve Been…”

He said to me, ‘Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;’ most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 YLT Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you,Continue reading ““Because of Where We’ve Been…””