Could it be that surrender leads to gratitude? It is when we begin to expect certain things from God, or from others, that we lose our peace. We envy. The grass is greener elsewhere. We grow bitter or resentful. Why hasn’t this happened for me yet?! It’s hard to stay in a state of gratefulness when we feel entitled to…
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Advent: noun, a coming or arrival This is advent. We celebrate a coming. We await an arrival. The arrival of a baby boy born in a stable. A baby, yet a king. The arrival of new life to a young, bewildered couple. The arrival of new life for you and me. The arrival of a new kingdom. The arrival of…
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Whatever you’re worried about, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever you can’t forget about, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever grief you cannot bear, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever loneliness you feel, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Whatever regret you’re holding on to, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Will He take it away? Not usually. But He will sit…
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Emmanuel: God with us. The miracle of Advent; the meaning of it all. Emmanuel. He is with you. He is with me. Join me from December 1-25 as we purpose to prepare him room in our hearts and in our lives. This book, Emmanuel, by Ruth Simmons is beautiful. You can find it here. But if you don’t have the…
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Be still, my soul;the Lord is on your side;bear patientlythe cross of grief or pain;leave to your Godto order and provide;in ev’ry changehe faithful will remain.Be still, my soul;your best, your heav’nly friendthrough thorny waysleads to a joyful end. Listen here.