No More Gloom

No More Gloom

“Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.” Isaiah 9:1-7 For way too long, I had been carrying areas of sadness, gloom and distress in the deep areas of my heart. While reviewing my Prayer Journal that year, the Lord revealed to me that...
When God’s Plans are Not Convenient

When God’s Plans are Not Convenient

“So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem…He went there to register with Mary…” Luke 2:4-5 I cannot imagine a worse time for the government to require everyone return to their hometown to register for a census....
Are You Prepared for the Holidays?

Are You Prepared for the Holidays?

We love the holidays! We love the sights, smells and tastes of Thanksgiving and Christmas! We love reconnecting with friends and family. We love to ride around looking at Christmas lights. We love the opportunity the New Year brings to begin anew. We so desperately...
A Savior for ALL the People

A Savior for ALL the People

“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you.” Luke 2:10 A few years ago when house-hunting, I saw a children’s Bible that appeared similar to the one my kids had when young....
The Importance of Friends

The Importance of Friends

The Importance of Friends Luke 1:39 “At that time, Mary got ready and hurried to the town in the hill country of Judea…” Pregnant by the Holy Spirit… Scripture does not tell us how or when Mary, the mother of Jesus, shared the news of her with her parents and...