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“The LORD will fight for you; you must be quiet.” Exodus 14:14 I have a love-hate relationship with social media because it seems to perpetuate a sense of courage from behind a screen to say whatever one feels or thinks with little regard to other people while at the same time presenting the image of…

“But have nothing to do with irreverent or silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:7-8 The older I get, the…

“Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that…

“Making the most of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16 It’s New Year’s Eve 2020. I cannot think of one individual I know who may be sad or disappointed to leave this uncommon year in the rearview mirror. We simultaneously feel surprise that this year has already reached its final day and…

“Be silent before the LORD and wait expectantly for Him.” Psalm 37:7a Confession–I love snow. I absolutely love it! And in the month of December–oh please let it snow. Christmas songs like “White Christmas” and “Let It Snow” may have been penned with the likes of me in mind. Every year, my youngest son and…

“But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them.” Luke 2:19 Something about the holidays stirs within me a spirit of reflection. Reflecting on the year that is about to draw to a close. Reflecting on the passing of years. Reflecting on the possibilities of the coming year. Reflecting…

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness.” Isaiah 9:2 Every year I am the embodiment of the crazed Christmas celebrator. I love all things Christmas. I love Christmas movies (shout out to Hallmark)! I love the sense of wonder and…

“I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and call on the name of Yahweh.” Psalm 116:17 How easy thankfulness can be when times are good. You know those times. The times when your heart is overflowing with gratitude because you feel abundantly overwhelmed by God’s goodness. I have those moments too. Sometimes they happen…

“Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.” James 1:17 An attitude of thankfulness and gratitude begins in the heart. It is not something to be acknowledged and recognized merely because a holiday on the…

“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 The season is upon us in which it is not uncommon to find our Facebook feeds highlighting daily gratitude lists. November often brings with it a shifting towards Thanksgiving, naturally, and along with it, we often begin…