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

Christ is Alive and Well

Blessings of Easter to all our readers over here at Eyes on Jesus and Shine! Iโ€™m honored to share some encouragements of life in Godโ€™s Word with you. Thank you for visiting! We werenโ€™t ready for the picture countdown. But the picture snapped and hereโ€™s the result. Itโ€™s funny and cute. Itโ€™s not nearly perfect. … Continue reading Christ is Alive and Well

Is anyone in need?

โ€œIs anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who … Continue reading Is anyone in need?

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?

Shalom Shalom

โ€œdo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPhilippiansโ€ฌ โ€ญ4โ€ฌ:โ€ญ6โ€ฌ-โ€ญ7โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Do not be anxious about anythingโ€ฆ Thatโ€™s hard to do isnโ€™t … Continue reading Shalom Shalom

Risk relationshipsโ€ฆ

If you are reading this, I am thankful for you! Iโ€™m giving thanks to God for you because youโ€™re not just like me. No one in the world is just like me. And no one is a replica of you either. Itโ€™s because weโ€™re not just alike that you help me learn and grow and … Continue reading Risk relationshipsโ€ฆ

Simply Advent: Light

Itโ€™s Advent season, and weโ€™re beginning on the first day of December this year. What ideas about the Christmas season have you been pondering? I am pondering common threads, or themes, that repeat throughout the entirety of the Bible. Lately, Iโ€™ve been reading scriptures from different books of the Bible. Isaiah, who prophesied the coming … Continue reading Simply Advent: Light