Jesus Our Hope

 Jesus Christ has Risen! He has Risen Indeed!  Up from the grave He arose!

As believers, we have a "living hope" because we serve a living Savior! He is Alive He is not Dead - Jesus Christ has Risen!!!

1 Peter 1:3 ―Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (NKJV)

Eye witnesses have proven the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:6 'He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.'

Jesus said to Thomas in John 20:29, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Remember each day what our Savior did for us and live for Him every moment of every day. He is Risen!  Thank you Jesus for suffering that painful death on the Cross for me, for all of us, that we may be Saved and live with you throughout Eternity! Let us today and everyday celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ! Amen

Renewed Hope

 As we close out another year, looking back on everything that happened during the year and looking forward to the coming year, I am filled with many emotions.  We are thankful for the strength that  the Lord gave us as we went through various trials; thankful for a peace in our hearts through tragedy and struggles; and thankful for the many blessings and happy moments given us throughout the year. We praise you Lord that you were with us every moment of a day. We see through life's lens the Lord's presence in our lives, leading and guiding us throughout the year. 

A new year brings new opportunities and a renewed hope.  The Apostle Paul encourages us to live our lives for Christ in Colossians 1:10 ‘So as to Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.’  

My friend, the task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us.

Ephesians 6:10 'Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.'

 Philippians 4:13 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.' 

Trust in The Lord, He will give you the strength and equip you for the task set before you.  Let us begin this year placing our full trust in the Lord knowing He has a plan and purpose for our lives. Face each circumstance knowing God is with you and will never forsake you. Daily ask the Lord to guide you in the way you should go.

My friend, this life, as we know it here on Earth, is just a temporary home. We never know when the Lord shall return; therefore, we should always live each day as unto the Lord. Be ready, be faithful and live each day as unto the Lord.

Merry Christmas

 Merry Christmas to all our Family and Friends! May you have a blessed day as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. God bless you all.

Today in the town of David (Bethlehem) a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” ~ Luke 2:11-14 

Christ our Lord being born in Bethlehem was a fulfillment of prophecy announced in Micah 5:2. Augustus Caesar may have been ruling at the time, but God was in charge, for He used Caesar's edict to move Mary and Joseph eighty miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem to fulfill His Word. Bethlehem means "house of bread," the ideal birthplace for the Bread of Life - John 6:35 'And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.' 

My friend, God gave the greatest gift of all - His son Jesus Christ. Celebrate His Birth this Christmas and Thank Him for the blessings in your life.  Let's join the angels this Christmas season as we say 'Glory to God in the highest'

Light of the World

Oh how I love the Christmas Season!  A time to celebrate our Savior, Jesus Christ's Birth and the reason He came so that we could be saved and live with Him throughout Eternity.  

One of my favorite things of Christmas are the Christmas lights that adorn our homes, businesses, and towns.  You see, each Christmas light reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the world.  It is so beautiful especially at night-time when it is dark they really shine bright.  The same in our lives, when we are at our darkest point in life, Christ's light shines through us to encourage and strengthen us. 

So this Christmas season, when you see the beautiful Christmas lights, stop and reflect on all the blessings God has given you and know that He is with you twenty-four seven.  He never sleeps and is waiting to commune with you.

Jesus is the reason for the Season - Keep Christ in CHRISTmas!

The Perfect Gift

The Christmas season is upon us and for those of you who are struggling right now, please know that you are Not Alone!  My friend, there are so many emotions swimming in our heads that it can be overwhelming but hold on as the Christmas season is a season of Hope! 

At this time of year every loss is magnified, every wound is deepened, every past hurt and pain is brought to surface again as well as the financial burdens of trying to make ends meet. We can all identify with the pain that life brings sometimes.  But my encouragement to you my friend is to hold on to Jesus for He is Always with you and knows your pain. He can comfort your soul.  Jesus said in Matthew 28:20 '...I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'

God gave us the perfect gift, His Son Jesus Christ to bring us Salvation.  John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him". God loved us so much that He gave the ultimate sacrifice for us! 

Now the perfect gift you can give is Not found all wrapped up under the tree.  My friend, give the gift of caring, the gift of kindness, the gift of forgiveness this Christmas season. Pray that the Father will give you His eyes to see the broken people crying out for help this Christmas season.  Lord heal the pain in the tears of those around us.

If you are going through a rough time right now, I pray you feel the loving arms of your savior Jesus Christ around you this Christmas season.

If you have not yet accepted this Free gift, you can do it Now!

"If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

Here is a sample prayer:

"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want 

to trust and follow You as my personal Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen." ~

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Treasure God’s Word

 Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I have been called by Your name. ~ Jeremiah 15:16.  

I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food ~ Job 23:12. Oh what a wonderful picture - feeding on God's Word and finding Joy and Delight in our hearts; Treasuring God's word more than necessary food!

Do you treasure God's word? We need to be fed spiritually just as we need to be fed physically. We need to be walking close to the Lord, being in His word daily, communicating with Him daily, pursuing a deep personal relationship with Him!

My friend as you delight in God's word, reflect on what it is saying. Don't just rush through the scripture, meditate on it. Before you start reading, ask God to reveal what He wants you to learn through it; and then obey what it says. The more we spend in God's word the more we will be equipped to handle any circumstance that comes our way and we won't fall apart. Be blessed my friend as you feast on God's word!

Praise the Lord

 Life is Short - Sing Praises Daily: 'Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.’ Psalm 146:1-2

These verses make you want to shout AMEN don't they!!! Praise be to our Lord and Savior!!! My friend, we will not live here on earth forever, life here is temporary, but let us say with the Psalmist - 'While I live I will Praise the Lord!' Every second of the day, as long as I have breath, I will sing praises to my Lord, I will give Him all the Praise, Honor, and Glory! 

Our life is the gift of God's mercy, it should be used for His glory. 

Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.