Christmas is a busy time of year. Many of us focus on what we must do to make Christmas a success, and being overwhelmed, we forget why we're even celebrating. We must turn our focus from the chores of Christmas to the reason of Christmas, and ask God to restore our hearts with the joy … Continue reading Peace in the Chaos
Psalm 51:12
Restore the Joy!
Christmas can be a hectic time of year for most of us. Our hospitable traditions can steal our joy of Christmas by wearing us out from shopping, parties, baking, entertaining, preparing meals, and writing Christmas cards. As Christians, let's make the time to read the New Testament and be reminded that Christmas is about God's … Continue reading Restore the Joy!
Restore My Joy!
Sometimes, we get knocked down and emotionally stressed, losing the joy of what God has done for us. We must learn to take our eyes off circumstances and focus on Jesus and pray, pray, pray. We must seek God's help to forgive those who have hurt us, to meet our needs, and to fill our … Continue reading Restore My Joy!
It’s New Year’s Eve
Today, we'll prepare to welcome the New Year and make resolutions for tomorrow. From losing weight to improving finances to gaining material possessions, we'll promise ourselves that we will do it. Still, most of us will fail because we seek carnal things and depend on ourselves to get them. As Christians, our resolution should be … Continue reading It’s New Year’s Eve