answering the call to restful living; with joy
Love came down and lit our hearts. This changes how we live in the wait. Observing the season of Advent leads us to remember what God has done, with thanksgiving, while also looking ahead, with joyful anticipation, to what He promised to do in the future. May the joy of “God With Us” fill our …
The Christmas story is one of peace. For Jesus Christ is our High Priest, Wonderful Counsellor, and Prince of Peace. “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to …
This is the last page in this series on shining His light and it’s a simple one: Light shines; that’s what it does. Jesus said that we are light. We are given His Spirit and placed in spaces where He wants to illuminate. We cannot not shine. However, we should seek to fan into flame …
Peace in every circumstance. It’s not until it goes missing from our thoughts and lives, and when everything around us looks like chaos, that it becomes apparent just how valuable is peace. I’m meditating on its connection to thankfulness and godly contentment. We can have peace of mind and heart when we seek Him in …
The key to joy in difficult situations is this truth – He never left. It’s growing in awareness of His constant presence here & now, as we wait for then. May we be so filled that we shine the light of His joy. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various …
There is no grace without truth. And, truth without grace does not reflect the heart of our God. Jesus reveals the heart of the Father, which is multifaceted so I’ll focus on grace and truth in this post. This bible journaling page is the third in a series I’m sharing this month on shining His …