risingwiththeson

Remember Your Victories

Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take myContinueContinue reading “Remember Your Victories”

The Power of a Quiet Ministry

“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, andContinueContinue reading “The Power of a Quiet Ministry”

Rising with the Son

We are more than conquerors through [Christ] who loved us. (Romans 8:37 NIV) It’s been eight years since I launched my personal blog on Facebook. At first, Rising with the Son sounded like a catchy title for a Christian book I intended to publish. I still remember brainstorming a bunch of titles with my bestContinueContinue reading “Rising with the Son”

I’m Happy Now…It’s Where I’m Supposed to Be

We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.(Romans 8:28 AMP) In the American romantic comedy, Runaway Bride, Maggie Carpenter eventually confronts theContinueContinue reading “I’m Happy Now…It’s Where I’m Supposed to Be”

Mazel Tov

When others are happy, be happy with them. (Romans 12:15 CEV) A few weeks years ago, a good friend stopped by our house to pay us a visit. It was her first time visiting, so she couldn’t stop complimenting us on how lovely our house is. She expressed how happy she was for us andContinueContinue reading “Mazel Tov”

I’ll be Joyful in God My Saviour

Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful inContinueContinue reading “I’ll be Joyful in God My Saviour”

Don’t be a Party Crasher

“Count on it—there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.” (Luke 15:7 MSG) The Pharisees and religious scholars of Jesus’ day were such party crashers. When they saw “a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation…hanging around Jesus, listening intently,” they wereContinueContinue reading “Don’t be a Party Crasher”

Be Sympathetic

When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. (Romans 12:15 CEV) It’s easy to rejoice or mourn with the people with whom we get along, but how about the ones with whom we don’t? Can you honestly say that you’d be happy or sad for someone who hasContinueContinue reading “Be Sympathetic”

Haters Can’t Rejoice

By Marlene Tavares Be happy with those who are happy. (Romans 12:15 NLT) One of the keys to happiness (in my opinion) is contentment. People who are content and grateful with what they have will never be disappointed because they realize the value of what they have and appreciate it. As a result, these sameContinueContinue reading “Haters Can’t Rejoice”

Be an Isaac

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. (Job 8:21 NIV) When God told Sarah that she would bear Abraham a son at an old age, she laughed. So God named their son Isaac, which in Hebrew means “laughter.” Of course, there was nothing funny about what GodContinueContinue reading “Be an Isaac”