God is always willing to give us new dreams, new visions, a new sense of purpose and direction when we have been faithful to see the last fulfilled. He is always speaking giving direction. As we learned a few weeks ago we can hear from the Lord. As we listen, …
So many things are clamoring for our attention. Wanting us to listen to this or that, pay attention to this or that. Then sometimes we have trouble with a connection. Last week we talked about how to begin hearing despite the noise and also to learn to differentiate between your …
So many things are clamoring for our attention. Wanting us to listen to this or that, pay attention to this or that. Then sometimes we have trouble with a connection. I had T-Mobile for a brief period of time, I loved their service, when their system worked, it was great but my problem was I had no connection in my house or Monessen, or if I did get connection it was spotty and broken up….God wants a clear connection with us not spotty not with other voices competing for our attention just so we can have the confidence and success He plans for us.
This is probably one of the hardest questions people face. I know what I do everyday in my job. I know what hobbies I enjoy. I know how I’m serving in the church but is this my call. We have two calls or types of calls on our lives. First …
Just a quick review regarding part 1 of this series we talked about Don’t be afraid to try new things – we can not expect different results if we continue to simply live life the same way. Along with number 1 is….Don’t be afraid to fail Be willing to change – …
How many here made New Year’s resolutions? Tell me your resolution How many would like 2023 to be better than 2022? What would make 2023 better for you? How many would like to know and fulfill God’s will better in 2023? Do you know how to fulfill and know God’s …
The wise men traveled to Bethlehem from eastern lands somewhere on the other side of the Arabian Desert. They did not merely wander or let the wind blow them in a haphazard direction without intent.They came on purpose and with purses that were filled with gifts fit for royalty. They came to see, honor, and anoint as true royalty One that had been prophesied from long ago. The …
Shepherds – peace through war An invasion leading to peace finally arrived on a holy night when the Christ child was born. A war had been waged that traced back to the beginning of time. Heavenly peace on earth had been disrupted and devastated since the great thud from the fall …
As the hopes and fears of all the years would be met in the baby boy born in Bethlehem and lying in a manger on that first Christmas night, a joy explosion from heaven ushered in the New Testament era. Luke’s gospel records the moment the Father’s joy arrived on the scene…. Luke 2:8-15 “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by …
Some Christmas carols lend themselves to the backdrop of special moments in the Christmas story in unique ways. When the shepherds curiously approached the Mary and the Christ child, the chorus of “O come let us adore Him. O come let us adore Him. O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord” is fitting. And the way Luke describes these scenes before the manger, the love coming from Mary almost seems to be the inspiration for the title …
