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Peace

So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. John 10:19 NASBContinue reading “Peace”

Wounds that Heal

Can he have followed far who has no wound nor scar? – Amy Carmichael …to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORDContinue reading “Wounds that Heal”

I Trust You, but…

Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was. Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. John 11: 5-6 Job 13:15 NASB If you’ve never read the Biblical account of Lazarus (or it’s been awhile), grab aContinue reading “I Trust You, but…”

Stepping Stones

As for you, you meant evil against me but God meant it for good to bring about this present result. Genesis 50:20 NASB As the story of Joseph’s life unfolds, we find a young man excited about the future God has for him. From the dreams given, and readily shared with his family, we canContinue reading “Stepping Stones”

He Notices You

As He (Jesus) passed along He noticed a man blind from his birth. John 9:1 AMPC Jesus noticed a man. A lonely beggar described as “blind from his birth,” is noticed by the Creator as He walked along the dusty roads of His world. I’m immediately struck by two points in this short verse of Scripture.Continue reading “He Notices You”

Thanks – giving

I know that it’s almost Christmas, but this message is in His perfect timing… Thanks – giving We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.… Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. PsalmContinue reading “Thanks – giving”

Santa Claus?

Hello Friends! Recently I shared the “Santa Claus” devotion to a group of volunteers at the Columbus Dream Center and was met with this question: “So, Becky, what does “trust God” look like?” Allow me to briefly share how I responded to that very important question before you read “Santa Claus.” First, I’ll tell youContinue reading “Santa Claus?”