We live in a corrupt world, and occasionally, bad things happen. Many believe that Christian life should be perfect, but that's not what Jesus said. He said we WOULD have tribulations simply because we live here—but He also promised to stay with us and help us through them. So, if we're having a challenging day, … Continue reading Praise Instead of Pout
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day as we rejoice in the birth of our Savior, God's promise to us, and our salvation! If you’re not following this blog yet, please click the BLUE follow button or add your EMAIL ADDRESS in the space to the right of this page so you … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas It was the night before Christmas and all through the house every creature was praising, even the mouse. The Bibles were open to the pages with care, which showed us so clearly, Jesus was near. The children were singing and clapping their hands with visions of a baby being born in … Continue reading The Night Before Christmas
Words Aren’t Enough
When we grasp who Jesus is and what He's done for us, words aren't enough to express the joy in our hearts. The prophecies of the coming Messiah were detailed in the Old Testament, yet the only ones who waited anxiously for the birth of their Savior were the shepherds, so God told them first. … Continue reading Words Aren’t Enough
If Only…
If only everyone could know what Jesus did for them on the cross, they'd rejoice. They'd see He defeated sin and death, rose from the grave to give them eternal life, and promised to take care of them on this earth. Christians rejoice this Christmas season because we know Jesus is the fulfilled promise of … Continue reading If Only…
Things are About to Change
We're surrounded by wars, increased crime, horrible viruses, and irregular natural disasters—and it's getting worse every day. But it's all going to end soon because Jesus is getting ready to return and take back His world. He won't come as a humble lamb but as a mighty lion, King over all the earth. It sounds … Continue reading Things are About to Change
Life IS Good
Sometimes, it's hard to see the good things in life. But as Christians, we must discipline ourselves to see the good because life IS good despite our surroundings. We live IN this world, but we no longer belong TO it. We can take all of our problems to Jesus and trust Him to lead us … Continue reading Life IS Good
Rejoice Always!
As Christians living in this sinful world, we'll have troubles just as Jesus warned us. Yet, we can still rejoice despite our problems because we know that Jesus will bring us through them all. And when we focus on what God has prepared for us—an eternity in a perfect world with Him—we rejoice all the … Continue reading Rejoice Always!
Today Could Be the Day
The world around us is falling apart with its immorality and wickedness. Yet, as Christians amid this chaos and confusion, we rejoice because Jesus warned us that these things would happen. He's given us this time of grace to repent and come to Him, and when we accept Jesus as our Savior, the One who … Continue reading Today Could Be the Day
We Woke up This Morning
This world is not a fun place to be in anymore, but we woke up this morning, so our job here isn't done yet. Today, we can smile at someone and let them know they're important. We can share the gospel with those who don't know Jesus and give them hope. We can help those … Continue reading We Woke up This Morning
Our Greatest Joy
Our greatest joy as Christians is being able to come to God in prayer and know that regardless of the time, He'll hear AND answer our petitions. Prayer strengthens our relationship with Jesus and fills our hearts with peace and joy! It gives us the confidence to know that regardless of what we're going through, … Continue reading Our Greatest Joy
Don’t Be Discouraged!
Many people are discouraged and bound in fear because the world is in a mess. Governments are in chaos, a world war is brewing in the Middle East, a pandemic is restricting our freedoms, poverty is rising, and threatening natural disasters are increasing. Yet, for us who know Jesus as our Savior, we are at … Continue reading Don’t Be Discouraged!
Live for Today
Many of us look beyond today and focus on a day up ahead. We miss the reality that TODAY is the ONLY day we have because there is NO promise for a tomorrow—not in this world, anyway. God created today for us, and regardless of the weather outside or what's brewing around us or what … Continue reading Live for Today
Happy New Year!
Today is the beginning of a new year! As Christians, God will not only bless us, but He'll help us be a blessing and share His love and grace with those who don't know Jesus. Our New Year's resolution is to commit each new day to the Lord, rejoice and give Him thanks for our … Continue reading Happy New Year!
It’s Not Business as Usual
When the angel told the shepherds that their Savior had been born, they rejoiced and then went to the barn and saw Jesus lying in the manger. They worshiped the baby because they knew that He was God's Son, their Messiah, who would save them from their sins and rule over them as King. And … Continue reading It’s Not Business as Usual
A Reason to Rejoice!
No matter what personal issues we have or what chaos is going on around us, every person who knows Jesus as their Savior has a reason to rejoice! Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth and died on the cross to take our sins away and then was raised from the dead to give … Continue reading A Reason to Rejoice!
Reason to Rejoice!
This sinful world is heading towards God's judgment, but we who know Jesus have been spared of that judgment because He bore the punishment of our sins for us. Despite what challenges we may face today, we know that He will never leave us or forsake us while we're still in this world and that … Continue reading Reason to Rejoice!
How do You See the Day?
Regardless of how we feel or what's going on in the chaotic world around us, we can still have a good day when we know Jesus as our Savior. We may face challenges, but God will be with us through them all and give us His peace as Jesus fights the battles for us. Today, … Continue reading How do You See the Day?
Rejoice Anyway!
It doesn't take a mastermind to see that the world we live in is heading towards destruction, and all because it prefers to live in sin and perversion rather than obey God. Yet, we who know Jesus as our Savior are filled with hope and peace because He has washed us clean from our sins, … Continue reading Rejoice Anyway!
Cry Out Now!
We're surrounded by political and economic destruction and increasing climatic disasters. It's all been prophesied in the Bible, and it's going to get worse as the world spirals to its end, which is almost upon us. If you don't know Jesus, you must cry out to Him, repent of your sins, and accept Him as … Continue reading Cry Out Now!
What Brings You Joy?
We know we're saved when hearing the name of Jesus makes us glad. We know our salvation is real when our heart rejoices thinking about Him and being with Him throughout eternity. We know we have the victory over this world's problems when the mention of His name brings us peace. We are blessed when … Continue reading What Brings You Joy?
Be Patient and Hopeful
As Believers in this troubled world, we are encouraged by the promises of God, comforted by His Spirit, and joyful in the hope of good things to come. Though we are surrounded by turmoil and chaos, we are patient because God is with us and working all things out for us, and we rejoice in … Continue reading Be Patient and Hopeful
God Has Given us This Day
God created this day so we can enjoy His blessings and share His truth with others. The devil, however, wants to steal our faith, kill our joy, and destroy our trust in God through problems, chaos, and even fear. But when we spend time in prayer and worship and read the Scriptures to know God, … Continue reading God Has Given us This Day
Worthy of our Praise!
When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we know that He'll never leave us and that He'll fight our battles for us. We know that regardless of what lies before us, when we put our faith in Him, God will supply all of our needs, heal us when we're sick, comfort us when … Continue reading Worthy of our Praise!
Rejoice in His Promise!
Today, many of us feel sad, confused, and even angry over a political situation that played against every one of us. It's not really a surprise as the Bible is filled with prophecies that warn us of the evils and deceptions that would come in these last days. Things aren't going to get any easier … Continue reading Rejoice in His Promise!
Smile, God Loves You! 