“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) Can the birth of a child change our lives for the better? I believe it can.ContinueContinue reading “Unto Us a Child is Born”
Category Archives: Healing
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”
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”
Rise from the Dead
I die daily. (1 Corinthians 15:31 JUB) Death changes us. After losing two beloved family members a year apart, I lost a part of me that I would never get back. Life took a different turn as I began to live life unbothered by what was going on around me. Trivial matters and people’s opinionsContinueContinue reading “Rise from the Dead”
Jesus: The Light of My World
The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. (Isaiah 9:2 NIV) “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NIV) When JesusContinueContinue reading “Jesus: The Light of My World”
Born to Heal
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:18-19 NIV) A woman, whoContinueContinue reading “Born to Heal”
Beauty for Ashes
To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. (Isaiah 61:3 NLT) This is Santorini, the world-renown island, also known as volcanic island. I didn’t plan on being here, but I’m glad I did. What most people probablyContinueContinue reading “Beauty for Ashes”
Look to Him
“Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:22 NIV) The Bible constantly reminds us to turn to God, and for a good reason. The answer to our problems and pain was never in running away from Him, but towards Him.ContinueContinue reading “Look to Him”
Seeing the “Good” in Good Friday
https://videopress.com/v/GDiOQk1j?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true We wouldn’t see the “Good” in Good Friday if it wasn’t for Resurrection Sunday. We don’t always understand the purpose behind our own suffering and pain until we experience our own resurrection, too. Here’s your Good Friday reminder that “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who loveContinueContinue reading “Seeing the “Good” in Good Friday”
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”
Rising with the Son 