Trees of Tradition

On Christmas Eve 1914, a miracle occurred in the midst of snow and death. At midnight, the Germans, Brits, and the French joined a Scottish priest as he led them in a Christmas mass. This was not an act of defiance, it was a communion of soldiers who chose to participate in a truce. These…

Pray for humility

One soul pridefully prayed while lifting itself above unjust souls. The boast of weekly fasting and tithing premiered its superiority. Standing in a distance was a humbled soul that dare not look up, but remorsefully begged, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” The humble soul was exalted in the parable, while the proud soul…

Like a Rose

Sing praise ” Above all powers, above all kings, above all nature and all created things. Above all wisdom and all the ways of man—You were here before the world began — Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, above all wonders the world has ever known. Above all wealth and treasures of the earth —…

Peace Alert

God sends folks into our lives for a season, for His reason. Some come as Rocket Boosters to put us in His orbit, to change our atmosphere, to shift our focus back to Him. Cling to Jesus, not the seasonal saints He sends. Hamas ceased fire in November 2024 when Trump was announced to be…

Hand Picked

I was the lost sheep that the Shepherd found. He called me by name, and mercifully rescued me from the pit! With my head resting on my Father’s chest, I asked Him to forgive me for running away, and for all the things I had got myself mixed up in. My good Father quickly said,…

Sleepless

My heart is weary in the middle of the night. My restless soul awoke to a vivid dream, and without hesitation, I responded in my flesh, not by His Spirit. Angered, with “why this?” I know my God sees me as His Spirit never departs from me. Fully awake; I seek He who knows, and…

Hope is Here

There is no middle ground!” God knows the content of each soul, and God as the Maker of all things holds the title of Creator. He offers to all mankind, a new life in His Spirit by calling on the name above every name, Jesus Christ. Proclaim Jesus as Savior by faith and walk in…

Royal Purple

God told Moses in Exodus 25:2 “Tell the people of Israel to bring Me their sacred offerings. Accept the contributions from all whose hearts are moved to offer them. Here is a list of sacred offerings you may accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; blue, purple, and scarlet thread; fine linen.” God gave His…

Heed His Call

We tend to hope that we please others way more than we trust that God loves us. “Do they like me or approve of my passion?” Jeremiah was hated by many and he wrote something worth clinging to. “I am radiant with joy over the goodness of the Lord. And my life is like a…

Sleep in Peace

Know that our Lord fights for us while we are silent and sleeping. The darts and flames shall not consume us. Our Lord has compassion for us. We are established in His righteousness. Know weapon formed against us shall succeed. The Lord guides us continually and what has been stolen shall be restored. We count…