The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5 NIV) Photo by Kaique Rocha on Pexels.com Jesus, who came to be "the light of the world" (John 8:12), shined a light so bright that the darkness couldn't overcome it. In fact, even after His enemies succeeded in getting HimContinue reading "The Light Overcomes the Darkness"
Let God Work
“Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10 NIV) There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. (Philippians 1:6 MSG) There are peopleContinue reading "Let God Work"
Your Story is Far From Over
God blessed Job’s later life even more than his earlier life. (Job 42:12 MSG) Job had a great beginning: big family, good health and great wealth. But in the blink of an eye, he lost it all. His friends thought the loss meant falling out of favor with God. But in the end we discover thatContinue reading "Your Story is Far From Over"
Enjoy Their Light
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. (John 5:35 NIV) John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Messiah. He prepared the way for Jesus by proclaiming about His coming kingdom and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (seeContinue reading "Enjoy Their Light"
Let Your Light Shine
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see yourContinue reading "Let Your Light Shine"
His Daughter
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (1 John 3:1 NIV) Many people came to pay their respects at my father's funeral. While I recognized some and not others, I remember introducing myself as his daughter. It is withContinue reading "His Daughter"
The Protector
The protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy. (Psalm 121:4 CEV) The archbishop who performed my father's funeral service shared a personal story that has resonated with me ever since. After his father passed away, God impressed the image of a protective father on him. Knowing that he had been his protector whileContinue reading "The Protector"
The Provider
“Our Father in heaven...Give us this day our daily bread." (Matthew 6:1, 11 ESV) I was raised at a time when it was the norm for the man to be the breadwinner, or provider in the family. We never lacked for anything as long as my dad was around. He gladly gave of his time andContinue reading "The Provider"
A Forgiving Man
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NIV) My father was a forgiving man. I can honestly say that he wasn't one to hold grudges. He never preached about forgiveness, but he sure practiced it. My dad was always good to everyone, includingContinue reading "A Forgiving Man"
A Man of His Word
Truthful lips endure forever. (Proverbs 12:19 NIV) My father was a man of his word. At his funeral, this is something that I kept hearing from those who knew him well; something that I knew to be true of him all my life. After all, I watched him keep his word not only to hisContinue reading "A Man of His Word"
Rising with the Son 