Shock

Shock! Is Jesus ever shocked by us? My initial response is that Jesus is God so He could not possibly be shocked by anyone or anything. But honestly, as I have read the Mark 6 passage a number of times today in various translations, I just don't know. Let's read the full passage to create … Continue reading Shock

Fascinating

And so today, Iโ€™m a bit more challenged by my goal of allowing each of these 28 words to point me toward the character of Jesus. Read moreโ€ฆ

Temptation: Fake News Alert

We have the power to see temptation as false advertising. Most of us have already been suckered in at least once. Weโ€™ve already proven the claims to be false. Keep readingโ€ฆ

Receive Rest

โ€œSo then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same testings we do, yet He did not sin.โ€โ€ญโ€ญHebrewsโ€ฌ โ€ญ4โ€ฌ:โ€ญ14โ€ฌ-โ€ญ15โ€ฌ โ€ญNLTโ€ฌโ€ฌ As I sit in … Continue reading Receive Rest

Embrace love.

Iโ€™ll admit it. Iโ€™m selfish. I need a commandment from Jesus that tells me to love. When I recognize my own pride and fleshly desiresโ€ฆ read more at lisabrittain.com

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31 Days of Gleaning with Ruth Thank you in advance for your purchase! Merry Christmas!! Eyes on Jesus and Shine... ~Lisa

The Peace of This Season

โ€œโ€œIโ€™m telling you these things while Iโ€™m still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you. Iโ€™m leaving you well and whole. Thatโ€™s my parting gift to you. Peace. … Continue reading The Peace of This Season