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“Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.” Psalm 148:3 HCSB “When you look to the heavens and see the sun, moon, and stars—all the array of heaven—do not be led astray to bow down and worship them. The LORD your God has provided them for all people everywhere under heaven.” DeuteronomyContinue reading “Sun and Moon”

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 HCSB “The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. I willContinue reading “Trust in the Tough Times”

“Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise—making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:15-17 HCSB “Now concerning that day or hour no one knows—neither the angels in heaven nor the Son—except theContinue reading “The Value of Time”

“This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and the One You have sent—Jesus Christ.” John 17:3 HCSB I’m so thankful to know that I will spend eternity in heaven with the Lord. It’s a promise for all who believe in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. IContinue reading “Eternal Life”

“When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” Psalm 27:8 KJV “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 HCSB My word for this year is Connection. I long to be closer to the Lord, myContinue reading “Connection”

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 HCSB “Then the One seated on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new.’ He also said, ‘Write, because these words are faithful and true.’” Revelation 21:5 HCSB We’reContinue reading “A New Year”

“and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 HCSB “Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laidContinue reading “The Innkeeper”

“But you,” He asked them again, “who do you say that I am?” Peter answered Him, “You are the Messiah!” Mark 8:29 HCSB “Then He said, ‘Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, “I am He,” and, “The time is near.” Don’t follow them.’” Luke 21:8 HCSBContinue reading “The Many Names of Jesus”

“The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After His mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18 HCSB “Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name Jesus.” LukeContinue reading “Mother Mary”