7 Key Verses for Daily Perspective and Peace
“For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.” Philippians 1:9-10 The time we spend in prayer and reading God’s word has a ripple effect on our lives. When we take the first...
The Rearview Mirror
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 There’s nothing inherently magical about turning the calendar to January 1st. (Yes, we know flipping calendar pages...
No More Gloom
“Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.” Isaiah 9:1-7 For way too long, I had been carrying areas of sadness, gloom and distress in the deep areas of my heart. While reviewing my Prayer Journal that year, the Lord revealed to me that...
When God’s Plans are Not Convenient
“So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem…He went there to register with Mary…” Luke 2:4-5 I cannot imagine a worse time for the government to require everyone return to their hometown to register for a census....
The Value of Quiet Space
“…God sent the angel Gabriel…to a virgin pledged to be married…The virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:26-27 I must confess, it’s very hard for me to cultivate quiet blocks of time into my day, especially around Christmas. I usually get up for my quiet time ─ but...