As we continue looking at Epiphany, I am reminded of that old saying, “Wise men still seek Him.” Last week, we discovered the story of Simeon, an old man, who found Christ in a baby at the Temple. But Simeon had been looking for Him, just as the Magi were. Those wise men saw the star and followed it to the baby, praising Him and giving Him extravagant gifts. Let’s look at Matthew 3: “In those days John the […]
God’s Love
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With it being the week of July 4th, let’s talk about freedom for a moment. It is a word I take for granted because I have grown up with all kinds of freedoms. But today, let’s look at true freedom and where to find it. We always hear a lot of talk about freedom around the Fourth of July. Just yesterday, I received a group text from a minister which read; “Do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. […]
Have you ever thought about what it means to ‘live a life of love?” Full of Christ’s love to the point of overflowing? Sometimes life distracts us, pulling us down to the depths of reality. Current circumstances leave little room for love, peace or even joy. Maybe we don’t feel like loving or like being loved. But God’s Word tells us how to get there and why we should. Ephesians 5:1-2 reads, “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love; […]
Many of us just celebrated Father’s Day. As we reflect on our dads, it is always bittersweet. Some are still here with us, but many have gone on. They have left us with great examples of what it means to be a good, good father. That’s why I knew it was a good time to repost this blog my husband wrote a few years back. I hope you enjoy it as much now as we did then. From Travis; When Melissa first suggested I write […]
Valentine’s Day might be over, but I’m not ready to move on yet. For me, February represents all things love, which naturally reminds me of God. God is love and we have been created from this amazing love. So today, let’s dive a little deeper into this love thing, and see if we can’t make it a year round affair. A friend of mine sent me a Valentine’s Day card this year. As I read the words, I recognized the hand writing as my own. […]
Well, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. You might be over the whole “love” thing. Maybe life has gotten stale and boring? Or it feels like everything is falling apart? You might feel forgotten, lonely, or even overlooked. But today, I want to encourage you, even when the whole world lets you down, one thing remains… If you have been following along with my blogs, you know Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. But for many, this holiday is a solemn reminder that […]