Jesus is Alive!
Yesterday we celebrated the greatest day in history. Yes, it is history; proven history as over 500 people saw the risen Savior before He ascended into heaven. (You can read this in I Cor. 15:5-8). I’d like you to think…
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Does Jesus Care?
Have you ever asked this question – Does Jesus Care – especially when you are going through some troubling waters? The disciples of Jesus did. Remember the story? They were in a ship with Jesus asleep in the stern and…
Be Still!
Oh, how many times I have returned to the Psalms. There is such a wealth of material in this book just about the character of God himself; so much comfort and peace; so much encouragement. Chapter 46 captured my attention…
God’s Christmas Gifts to Us – Part 3
We’ve come to our third word for the month of December. (If you missed the first two, just go to my web site: marleneburling.com. So our word for today – PEACE. When a multitude of angels appeared to the shepherds…
Yet, I Will Rejoice
Reading in the Old Testament, in the Book of Habakkuk, is almost like you are reading in today’s newspaper. At the outset of this book, there was social injustice, moral corruption, people were cruel and corrupt; they worshipped false gods,…
Jesus is Alive!
Just think about those three words. In them is power. In them is joy. In them is peace. In them is assurance. In the Bible, the book of John, chapter 14, Jesus was trying to comfort his disciples before He…
In the Midst of a Storm
This picture brings back a special memory to me of one single day many years ago while on vacation with our children. We all wanted to be at the beach, but we only had a certain time frame to do…
We Have a Treasure!
“I – have a treasure?” you ask. “Surely you don’t mean me. How is this possible?” I’m so glad you asked. If you are a child of God, please don’t miss this. I’m looking in II Corinthians 4. Verse 7…
Even in a Prison!
How could someone confined in a prison and awaiting a trial write such a passage and prayer to a body of believers? But that’s what Paul was all about. Realize, a prison back then was nothing in comparison to what…
Keep Looking Up
In my sunroom I have a small figurine of a frog. The little guy sits with his head and large eyes looking upward. On the base is written one word–HOPE. Now, if that frog’s head was hanging down, do you…