Have you ever thought about the suffering and discomfort that Jesus’ path of obedience to the cross… Brought to the lives of others? How sharp the pain must have been in Mary’s heart as she watched the nails being driven …
I Will Be Your Fortress
A late Christmas present had arrived in the mail. Eagerly, it was opened to reveal… A Spanish-English Bible. As we were looking through God’s Word in two languages, we came to Psalm 46:1, and there for the English words… “God …
In the Flames
Some days are just… Difficult. Hard. Painful. Outside forces threateningly exert pressure designed to crush and destroy. Questions arise that perplexing and seem to have no answers. People – some with good intentions and others with not …
Missing You Today…Twelve Years In Heaven
It doesn’t matter if it’s 1 year or 50 years, the hole left by those who are no longer in our lives is still felt. It’s in special seasons such as this that our memories are stirred to remember. _____________________________________ …
“The Old Me is Gone, the New Me is Here!”
“The old me is gone and the new me is here!” my young daughter excitedly announced as she marched around the kitchen. Whenever I think about that day, I am reminded of the simplicity of the story of salvation. …
Set Free from My Cloak of Heaviness by My Immanuel…Elohim…My God Who is With Me
Have you ever faced a problem or trial that just seems way bigger than you? It looms in front of you like a towering giant, immovable mountain too massive for any of your resources, wisdom or strength to remove. To …
Our Creator and Deliverer – El Elyon, God Most High – Is Immanuel, God With Us
Enough was enough! For twelve years they had been subject to an enemy king – but, now things were going to change. Banding together, the five kings of the cities of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zebolim and Zoar mutinied against the …
Immanuel – El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty – is With Us
Deadlines. Exams. School projects. Schedules to organize. Meals to prepare. Cards to send out. Decorating. Shopping. Cleaning. Baking. The list goes on and on. And honestly, for me sometimes Christmas becomes… A deadline to meet rather than a Savior to …
My Safe Place
As we headed out the door on a day full of bright cheerfulness, we stepped onto a path encrusted with sparkles of snow that glittered in the sunshine. We were on our way to share a special birthday treat with …
Honesty With God
“It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” These are the words that Elijah wearily uttered as he sat down under a broom tree after a day on the run. He was …
