Attitude Check: Are Our Prayers Selfish? (1 Sam 3.17)

“May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.”1 Samuel 3.17 Background In the last passage, we read of Samuel’s birth and his mother’s vow to dedicate him to God. When he was old enough, he went to live with the prophet Eli… Continue reading Attitude Check: Are Our Prayers Selfish? (1 Sam 3.17)

Unsearchable Riches of Christ for Glory to God

The gold of New Jerusalem signifies God in His intrinsic nature and the glory, the light of the city, is His expression. The city has, and needs, only one lamp to fill it with the divine light. This lamps is Christ— “the glory of God illumined [New Jerusalem], and its lamp is the Lamb” (Rev. 21:23).… Continue reading Unsearchable Riches of Christ for Glory to God

Giving God Thanks This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is finally upon us! And that means Christmas will soon be here. Often we focus so much on the latter that we miss today’s important American holiday. But I like the fact that Thanksgiving isn’t centered around buying presents, decorating trees and homes, etc. Instead, it’s about getting together with family and friends and… Continue reading Giving God Thanks This Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving: Jesus is the horn of plenty

By Elizabeth Prata Romans 8:14-17: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving: Jesus is the horn of plenty

Happy Thanksgiving!

Random Musings I hope you have the opportunity to be with others for Thanksgiving. Whether its friends and family (or both), let them know what you’re thankful for … and the One to whom you’re thankful! I’m thankful for you. Each week you let me invade your inbox and share a quick word. “I give… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

Advent Devotion Week 1: Peace – Charlaine Martin

Advent Devotion Week 1: Peace Peace: God Gives Us Peace When There Seems to Be None John 14:27  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. When we read or hear world news, it… Continue reading Advent Devotion Week 1: Peace – Charlaine Martin