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“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction,and he meditates on it day and night.” Psalm 1:2 Quiet timeContinue reading “Quiet Time with God”

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 “For a child will be born for us,a son will be given to us,and the government will be on His shoulders.He will be namedWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6Continue reading “CHRISTmas”

“Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 “You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 Our church hosts a big event that starts the firstContinue reading “Christmas Giving”

“The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” John 1:9 “In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Each Christmas for the preschool music recital, my 3 year olds wouldContinue reading “Shine Your Light”

“That light shines in the darkness,yet the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:5 “Let us shout for joy at your victoryand lift the banner in the name of our God.May Yahweh fulfill all your requests.” Psalm 20:5 “Are you ready for Christmas?” That question is repeated often during this season. We can get enthusiasticContinue reading “Decorations”

“‘…But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.’ Then Jesus said to him, ‘“If You can”? Everything is possible to the one who believes.’Immediately the father of the boy cried out, ‘I do believe! Help my unbelief.’” Mark 9:22b-24 “This command that I give you today is certainly not tooContinue reading “Lord, I Believe”

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 (ESV) “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable–if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise–dwell on these things.” Phillippians 4:8 “For I know theContinue reading “Set Your Mind”

“Let me experienceYour faithful love in the morning,for I trust in You.Reveal to me the way I should gobecause I long for You.” Psalm 143:8 “Because of the Lord’s faithful lovewe do not perish,for His mercies never end.They are new every morning;great is Your faithfulness!” Lamentations 3:22-23 Each morning, I send a quick text toContinue reading “Morning Texts”

“Who gives us more understanding than the animals of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?” Job 35:11 I don’t remember my life before my first puppy. I was only 2 years old. Her name was Princess. We grew up together. When she was a year or two old, sheContinue reading “Princess”

“Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglectingContinue reading “Walks with Friends”