Encroaching Light (Part 4)

This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:12, NASB A baby. How could a small helpless child, totally dependent on the care of others be a savior? Yet isn’t that a picture of yourself, helpless, needing others? In the eyes […]

Encroaching Light (Part 3)

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. – Luke 2:10-11, NASB This good news shines […]

Sunday praise

He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the Lord. – Psalm […]

Encroaching Light (Part 2)

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. – Luke 2:9, NASB You’re wandering in the field in the dark of night with the rest of flock. Cold and shivering in the damp grass, you hear the groans of […]

Encroaching Light (Part 1)

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. — Isaiah 9:2, NASB Darkness. It can unexpectantly invade your life and overpower you. When only darkness is visible around you, it blinds you to hope. There is fear in the […]

Sunday praise

Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. – Psalm 42:5 (NASB)

New Series for December

Next week I will begin posting, in a series of installments on Tuesdays and Thursdays, an article titled “Encroaching Light.” I decided to publish it in segments so that you can reflect on the scripture and what each post presents. As you read these posts over the next two weeks, think about what it means […]

Bringing Order to Life

Sometimes it’s hard to think that God wants to help bring order to our life. In chaotic moments, when things seem out of control, he offers a way to bring order to your life with His word. He knows you and all the little details in your life. This is the same God who guided […]

Sunday praise

“The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” – Exodus 15:2 (NIV)

Thanksgiving Everyday

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States, but everyday should be thanksgiving to God for the love and grace he lavishes on us. Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving And pay your vows to the Most High; Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor […]