Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” – Luke 2:34-35…
Instead of focusing my attention on what all is going on in my “normal” week, I’ve been meditating on what Jesus’ week may have been like. It’s Holy Week. Question: Why did Jesus, Immanuel, God-in-the-flesh, come for me? He could have fulfilled the need for a perfect sacrifice without coming to earth. He could have…
Will I stop missing you … in time? Will I stop seeing you in the distance … in time? Will time become more or less meaningful … in time? I guess time will tell. At first time had no meaning. You were not here. You were there. I wasn’t. Each day was made of endless…
[Jesus said,] “God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17 (CEV) What is the worst sin you have ever done? I don’t have to list a bunch of possibilities because you know what that sin is. It is there, in the…
God made humann beings for righteousness, but they seek many alternatives. – Ecclesiastes 7:29 (ISV) Tonight is the last night of this year. Are you glad the year is over? Are you hopeful for this next one? I have met several people this week, in the grocery store, on the phone, and even in church…
I don’t know where this phrase originated but “hustle and bustle” seems to be the words that describe this time of year. It conveys that we feel there is more “stuff” we have to accomplish in days which appear to have only 20 hours in them and there is a deadline – December 25. My children…
I have posted my last blog on the Jody’s Devotionals website, The Life Journey/Mission Continues. I will be posting here at least twice a week. Hope to see many old friends here and meet some new ones!
It’s a holiday weekend here in the U.S. My eyes have tears and my throat is tight as I thank my God for the gift of living here. I have read many times on Facebook and blogs about how we U.S. Christians are “persecuted.” Hogwash! We don’t know the meaning of that word and we…
Katy Isaacs‘ book, The Unbroken Road that I shared with you earlier, is now on Pre-Order Sale until Friday, July 18, 2014. I am going to send a copy to my 11-year-old granddaughter!
[Jesus said,]”My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.14 You are my friends if you do what I command.15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I…