The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Blessed are..." Matthew 5:3-11 "When we first read the statements of Jesus, they seem wonderfully simple and... Continue Reading →
Every year spring comes gently in on the breeze to warm both the winter-chilled earth and hearts. Mine included. With every spring my mind seems to take a sudden shift towards the garden. I image planting vegetable seeds, prepping beds for flowers, creating a new herb garden, and much more. This time of year fills... Continue Reading →
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "I have been crucified with Christ..."Galatians 2:20 "The inescapable spiritual need each of us has is the... Continue Reading →
The following is a devotional, written by Billy Graham, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart...and your neighbor as yourself."Luke 20:27 Divine love, like... Continue Reading →
Hope. This word seems to be all around me at this current time. Our church just finished a whole sermon series on the topic, podcasts that I frequently listen to seem to be discussing it more than ever, and "somehow" all of the Scriptures I am currently dwelling on are simply flowing with words about... Continue Reading →
Love is a major foundation in the Christian faith. Without the love of Christ everything else would be meaningless! Praise Him for the unfailing love he continually shows us. Valentine's Day causes many of us to spend some extra time in thought about love. We may give gifts to those we care about most, send... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest right from the start. I usually reach a point during the winter months when my level of joy feels quite low. I'm not sure I'd categorize it as seasonal depression, but for me it's more like a case of the winter blues. My winter blues typically creep in during February and March.... Continue Reading →
I read through Psalm 124 the other day and it hit me in a way like it never had before. You know how Scripture does that at times, right? When a passage, story, or verse that you've read before just seems to light up before your eyes and sink into your heart in a new... Continue Reading →
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on the blessings that the Lord places in our lives. It's a time to take a step back, gather perspective on just how precious life is, and say an immense prayer of gratitude for it all. While Thanksgiving is a specific time of year that we all focus... Continue Reading →