Christmastime, even for many non-Christians, is a time of giving and receiving and being together as family. And while this is true for many, sadly the opposite also occurs, with family rifts and the pain of brokenness seemingly re-ignited. COVID-19 seems to have provided the opportunity to refocus on home, but even this seems fleeting … More Advent II – Day 7 (Hearts turning)
Jesus says,…..”But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold … More Amazing love
‘that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge’. (Colossians 2:2-3)
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who … More Until our Lord’s appearing
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (Proverbs 16:32) The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression. (Proverbs 19:11)
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!” The Lord is good to those who depend on Him, to those who search for Him.(Lamentations 3:22-25 NLT)
Jesus said…. “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.”“Judge not, and you shall not be … More Powerful love
I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech. Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You from those who rise up against them. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me … More Keep me
O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O LORD, You know it altogether. … More Too wonderful
From a post early in May calling us to prophetic intercession/prayer… ‘Thank you Lord God that You move on the hearts of men, women, and children in this nation You formed, to unite them afresh under Jesus Christ as Your Spirit moves among them. Bless you Lord for Your healing of relationships as Your people … More Remembering the USA
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