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Out of Excuses
“If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.” –John 15:22 Many religions offer gods to admire and follow: Christianity alone offers a Savior. And with our Savior, the truth that we need to be saved. Regardless of our…
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The Freedom of Conviction
Have you ever felt convicted about something? Conviction is actually all about your standing before the Lord…guilty. But not condemned. Read More Here: LoveRealm
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25. BEHOLD: The Christ
Behold, the warmth of a newborn baby. Behold, the peace in the stable. Behold, long journeys over that have only just begun. Behold, the world forever changed in a moment. Behold, the moment by moment blessing. Behold, the hope we have forever. Behold, the promise fulfilled. Behold, the victory over sin and death. Behold, the…
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24. BEHOLD: The Merry
Merry Christmas Eve! Have the festivities begun? Are you making merry? Do you know what “merry” is all about? The dictionary tells us: Scripture also uses the word. “we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.” –Luke 15:32 The Greek…
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23. BEHOLD: The Abundance
How many lights have you seen in the past few weeks? How many cookies have you eaten? Are there people in your life that you’ve seen, cared for, and appreciated lately? What a blessing. What a gift. Is Christ in your life? Does the Lord ever provide for you? Are there moments when the Lord’s…
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22. BEHOLD: The Settling
Settle down. These are words children hear as they leap around the house in anticipation of presents, cookies, parties, and celebrating. They are also words many of us adults need to hear. Settle down. Take a rest. Be at peace. Don’t rush so much. More than that, though: be settled in your soul with the…
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Favorite Friend’s Post of 2015
Wanted to share a post that I just loved this year. I’ve come back to it a few times and memorized the “motto” the title alludes to- A MOTTO FOR THE TIRED AND WORN: http://www.loisflowers.com/a-motto-for-the-tired-and-worn/#more-1620 Thank you, Lois, for faithfully writing from the life the Lord gives you and all that He teaches you….
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21. BEHOLD: The Unifier
Treaties are signed, even temporarily, for Christmas. In families and between countries, the agreement to live in peace for even just a short time is often made for the holidays. People step out of their normal routines, paying more attention to the needy and giving more than any other time of the year. At Christmas,…
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20. BEHOLD: The Song
Do you hear what I hear? Hark the herald angels sing! Unto us a child is born. In that little town of Bethlehem. On a cold winter’s night that was so deep, it came upon a midnight clear. Oh, Holy night! All is calm, all is bright. On Mary’s lap He is sleeping. Down in…
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19. BEHOLD: The Coming
Places to go, people to see. We’re on the run, dashing through the (snow? Please?) At the time of Christ’s coming, it seems we’re all going somewhere. Do you know the feeling? As you grab your keys and try to balance your stuff in hand while you scramble out the door, the sense of going…