Have you ever watched someone receive good news? Maybe it was your child {or grandchild} opening an acceptance letter from their college of preference. Watching your friend receive a long prayed for job offer. Listening in as a loved one receives an โall clearโ message from their doctorโs office. Isnโt it exhilarating? Joy. Joy. Joy! … Continue reading Good news = Great joy
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Peace through a shared experience
and on Earth peace to men on whom His favor rests. Luke 2:14 NIV Peace is found at His table. It's the knowing that He, Jesus, Savior of the world, is here with us. His presence, which is our peace, is why Jesus came down to us in bodily form. Jesus is our peace. {Ephesians … Continue reading Peace through a shared experience
Eager expectation of good
A definition from Merriam-Webster: Hope: 1. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment. 2. to expect with confidence (as in trust). {Waitโฆ watch and pray. Because He came then I can eagerly expect His return.} Biblically, our hope is in God. Itโs my trust in Him, and His good nature that makes possible my … Continue reading Eager expectation of good
Withness: a review along with resources
Thanksgiving Day, 2025. Dear Reader, May you experience, today, God's very real withness. For He has changed my life {again} by unveiling my eyes to the reality that He is with me. Immanuel. I have never known Him quite like this. You might think at my age, โShouldnโt you know this by now?โ I ask … Continue reading Withness: a review along with resources
A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โWere not ten cleansed?โ
The best teachers ask really great questions. As you read and ponder ask yourselfโฆ Who is Jesus to me?
Morning Communion: Deep Pockets
Lessons of lament: Years ago, in a personal time of loss, I remember weeping before the Lord. The holidays were fast approaching, and I was sad. Normally, the holidays would be a time of giving extra. A time for end of year giving. A time for gifts of appreciation. A time to be extravagant with … Continue reading Morning Communion: Deep Pockets
Morning Communion: Your Blood
One of those lightbulb moments. Wait, Iโve read this scripture before. But Iโve never read it like this before. The atoning blood of the Lamb. Always Godโs plan A. #eyesonjesusandshine #withness #livelovebrightly #planA







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