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Trust and Obey

I started reading through the Bible at the start of the new year. It’s always a blessing. When I came to the section on Abraham’s life, especially when God called him to leave Ur of Chaldees, it reminded me of…

  • Choices, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, God's faithfulness, God's Watch care, new year decisions, our daily walk with the Lord, trusting God

A Good Reminder

I’ve been thinking about claiming a particular verse for myself this new year – one keeps popping into my mind and I think for a reason. As I’ve thought back over 2024, my year was filled with all kinds of…

  • Christian living, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, Coming of Christ, examine yourself, godly living, growing in Christ, Jesus is coming again, new year decisions, our daily walk with the Lord

A New Year

In just a few days and we will start another new year. Many look forward to what lies ahead and others may feel it will only be filled with the same old frustrations and struggles. As Christians, we are a…

  • Birth of Jesus, burdens, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, Christmas, disappointments, discouragement, Gift of salvation, God, our creator, God's ch;ild, Jesus - the Son of God, Jesus, our Savior, salvation, Satan's tactics, sin, The light of the world, trials

Out of Darkness Into Light

Here we are at Christmas time again and our thoughts and attention are focused on a very special baby – there is no one like Him. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior,…

  • Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, God's protection, God's Watch care, God's Word, goodness of God, gratitude, storms of life, thankfulness

Through the Flames

Last Sunday there was lots of snow on the ground and rain was coming. I feared my basement might once again have some water issues in one corner of my furnace room. I purchased some Gorilla Foam Sealer hoping to…

  • Birth of Jesus, blessings, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, Christmas, Jesus Christ, Jesus, our Savior, The Good Shepherd

Jesus Said, “I AM”

This last weekend the ladies of our church once again, enjoyed our yearly Christmas party. Not only did we have a marvelous dinner, but the program was such a blessing. I had the privilege, along with seven other ladies, to…

  • Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, conviction, Examine your heart, God, our Helper, godly living, Holy Spirit, yielding to Holy Spirit

Flashing Red Lights!

Driving to my daughter’s home for Thanksgiving proved to be a little nerve wracking this year. The traffic on the Thruway was terrible. Cars were passing me like I was standing still. However, I did have to laugh as I…

  • attitudes, blessings, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, discouraged, encouragement, Examine your heart, gratitude, thankfulness

An Attitude of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is only a few days away. Many of us will gather with family and enjoy a wonderful turkey dinner. I hope not only your stomach will be full, but your hearts will also be filled with thankfulness for all…

  • burdens, Choices, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, discouraged, God, our Helper, God's faithfulness, God's protection, God's Watch care, storms of life, times of trials, trusting God

Not Again!

Another plumbing issue? How I dreaded the thoughts of that this past week, especially after the last disaster! But it ended up being a rather simple, but pricy fix. However, while the plumber was here he spotted another potential problem…

  • Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, God hears our prayers, God's character, God's help, God's Watch care, heaven, Living for Jesus, pleasing God, worrying

Time!

The ol’ clocks had to be changed again, didn’t they? Yes, we could get one hour more of sleep, but that doesn’t always happen either as our body is used to waking up our “normal time!” I’m glad God doesn’t…

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