I love it all! I love everything about this miraculous, melodic, much-anticipated season of the year. I love the cards that daily flood my mailbox with heartfelt greetings from long-ago friends and far-away family members. I love the calorie-laden goodies and the family recipes passed down from generation to generation. I love holding the same… Continue reading Let There Be Joy — Carol McLeod Ministries
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Timely Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38
And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The… Continue reading Timely Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38
Rejoice in the Lord, Drink the Water of Life 43-2-2
In New Jerusalem John saw “a river of water of life, bright as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb in the middle of its street.” The river portrays the Spirit flowing to us and 1 Corinthians 12:13 says we “were all given to drink one Spirit.” Isaiah 12:2 says the Lord has become… Continue reading Rejoice in the Lord, Drink the Water of Life 43-2-2
Inspiring quotes about the joy of salvation
A cross. (Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels)Do you still remember the feeling you had when you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? It is a feeling we cannot even describe in one word because we are so overwhelmed with the joy and peace that comes from God. However, as we walk in… Continue reading Inspiring quotes about the joy of salvation
Come and share your master’s happiness!
Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five… Continue reading Come and share your master’s happiness!
He who began will also carry it on to completion – Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6 The book of Philippians is the book that follows after the book of Galatians. In Galatians, Apostle Paul teaches about the freedom that has been granted to… Continue reading He who began will also carry it on to completion – Philippians 1:6
Be Patient in Affliction
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 NIV Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans12:12 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Be Patient in Affliction.
Book Drawing for Advent Devotional: “Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke” by Christine Trimpe
I’m very pleased to make a book drawing available for an Advent devotional by Christine Trimpe: “Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke: A Christmas to Calvary Advent Countdown.” Prepare your heart for a worshipful Christmas season. And you could win a copy! Please make a comment on this blog post in order to enter the drawing. UPDATE: The… Continue reading Book Drawing for Advent Devotional: “Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke” by Christine Trimpe
Do not Grieve
Enter a caption… Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Do… Continue reading Do not Grieve
“What’s the Next Best Thing?”
My generation, Gen Z, is known for moving around a lot. If we don’t like a job, we leave. According to an article from Business Insider, “70% of Gen Zers who say they’re ‘loyal’ to their employers are either actively or passively seeking a new job.” The article goes on to say that many Gen Zers… Continue reading “What’s the Next Best Thing?”