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More Than a Conqueror

At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case, I mustContinueContinue reading “More Than a Conqueror”

In Quietness and Trust

This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says…”in quietness and trust is your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15 NIV) Photo by Jure u0160iriu0107 on Pexels.com In the busyness and noise of life, we’ve forgotten what it means to trust God patiently and quietly. Just like the Israelites in Isaiah 30, we’re always trying to take mattersContinueContinue reading “In Quietness and Trust”

Look Forward to the Resurrection

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant…They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where theyContinueContinue reading “Look Forward to the Resurrection”

I Am Who I Am

Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to theContinueContinue reading “I Am Who I Am”

That You May Know

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials so that I may perform these signs of mine among them that you may tell your children and grandchildren how I dealt harshly with the Egyptians and how I performed my signs among them, and that you may know that IContinueContinue reading “That You May Know”

Do You See God?

She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13 NIV) A while back, I wrote a devotional about Hagar being seen by God titled, “God Sees You.” While it’s always encouraging to be reminded ofContinueContinue reading “Do You See God?”

Be Still and Watch

But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you. (2 Chronices 20:17 NLT) It’s that time of year again when many people will commit to some kind of a New Year resolution(s). This year, I feel God leading me towards makingContinueContinue reading “Be Still and Watch”

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 KJV) It’s been seven months since my father went toContinueContinue reading “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”

Emmanuel: God With Us

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). (Matthew 1:23 NIV) Those who have experienced the constant presence of God amidst the difficult times, appreciate the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and theyContinueContinue reading “Emmanuel: God With Us”

You Don’t Need to Count Sheep to Sleep

Be thankful and say so to Him. (Psalm 100:4 AMPC) Photo by Tonia Kraakman on Pexels.com We’ve all heard the proverbial saying, “If you can’t sleep, just count sheep.” But even research has shown that this doesn’t work for those who struggle with insomnia because simply put, counting sheep is boring. But there’s something thatContinueContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Count Sheep to Sleep”