Blessed is the woman of God who remains in Him

December 20, 2025 Morning Communion. Coffee wake ups. Cotton candy skies. And a chosen scripture that pops up as the โ€˜verse of the dayโ€™. โ€œBlessed is she who has believed that God would fulfill His promises to her!โ€ Luke 1:45 You who are more techno savvy will probably want me to know that this is … Continue reading Blessed is the woman of God who remains in Him

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). {Waitโ€ฆ watch and pray. Because He came then I can eagerly expect His return.} Biblically, our hope is in God. Itโ€™s my trust in Him, and His good nature that makes possible my … Continue reading Eager expectation of good

A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โ€œWere not ten cleansed?โ€

The best teachers ask really great questions. As you read and ponder ask yourselfโ€ฆ Who is Jesus to me?

What is your name?

โ€œThen Manoah said to Him, โ€œWhat is Your name, so that we may honor You when Your words come true? โ€ โ€œWhy do you ask My name,โ€ the Angel of the Lord asked him, โ€œsince it is wonderful.โ€โ€โ€ญโ€ญJudgesโ€ฌ โ€ญ13โ€ฌ:โ€ญ17โ€ฌ-โ€ญ18โ€ฌ โ€ญHCSBโ€ฌโ€ฌ His name is Wonderful. He comes into our painful places, and speaks hope. Thereโ€™s no … Continue reading What is your name?

Humility means …

 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. (This was before John was put in prison.) An argument developed between some of Johnโ€™s … Continue reading Humility means …

Withness is a Thing

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.Isaiah 7:14 esv Immanuel means God with us. For sure, Immanuel is the name of God most associated with Christmas. However, in a fresh way I'm discovering that withness is Godโ€™s character. His desire is to … Continue reading Withness is a Thing