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Stick with Jesus

Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. – John 15:4–5 (NIV) A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of watching TheContinueContinue reading “Stick with Jesus”

Thank God for His Indescribable Gift

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV) As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on all the blessings in my life—family, friends, health, provision. I’m grateful for each one. But above them all, there’s one gift that surpasses everything else: the gift of Jesus. The Apostle Paul captured this perfectlyContinueContinue reading “Thank God for His Indescribable Gift”

He Will Yet Fill Your Mouth with Laughter

The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. – Psalm 2:4 (NIV) As I was praying about a troubling situation recently, the Lord brought Psalm 2:4 to mind: “The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.” I can’t fully explain the peace that swept over me, but it was asContinueContinue reading “He Will Yet Fill Your Mouth with Laughter”

Quiet Confidence

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. (Matthew 17:1-2 NIV) Jesus, the Son of God, always knew who He wasContinueContinue reading “Quiet Confidence”

Rise Higher

For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God?It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the [mountain] heights. (Psalm 18:31-33 NIV) I had the privilege of finally visiting myContinueContinue reading “Rise Higher”

July with Jesus

Jesus said to them, `Come away with me. Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest for a while.’ Many people were coming and going. They could not even eat. So they went away in a boat to a lonely place by themselves. (Mark 6:31-32 WE) For many of us, July is aContinueContinue reading “July with Jesus”

Walks with Daddy

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD. (Psalm 89:15 NIV) My dad loved the outdoors. When we were little, he would often take us on nature walks. We bonded, we explored and we learned. We used to enjoy them so much that we wouldContinueContinue reading “Walks with Daddy”

She Will Not Fall

God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. (Psalm 46:5 NIV) If “behind every successful man there is a woman,” then behind every strong woman, there is God. We find this truth beautifully illustrated in today’s passage, where we’re reminded that because of God’s presence and protectionContinueContinue reading “She Will Not Fall”

God Hides Us

For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:3 NIV) There’s something about the phrase, “hidden with Christ in God” in today’s passage that captured my attention not long ago. It came up in conversations with family and friends. Someone even told me, “God hides us,” and then IContinueContinue reading “God Hides Us”

Go to the Tomb

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. (Luke 24:1 NIV) Visiting the tomb of loved ones brings me comfort. There’s a sense of peace that I get when I stand by their tomb. I know that theirContinueContinue reading “Go to the Tomb”