There’s nothing like the sound of birdsong. On a crisp winter’s day I sat in my car, watching a tiny feathered friend hop about in the bare branches of a neighborhood tree. The soft sweet melody carried on the gentle breeze and brought to mind a promise – that we can count on God to READ MORE
Author: Hope
The Hope of Christmas
Silent night. Holy night. All is calm. All is bright. Oh, those sweet words of Silent Night. What a serene picture they paint of the night of Christ’s birth. They evoke feelings of deep peace and awe, reverence and wonder at the miracle of our Savior, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. READ MORE
Twists and Turns
Recently, something I had thought was a sure bet ended up not working out. At first, there was that initial wave of disappointment threatening to sweep me under and keep me captive, but shortly after I got the news I broke through to the surface and turned my face to the sun. You see, I READ MORE
The First Noel
The first Noel. When love came down. A baby in a manger who would one day save the world. As you celebrate Christmas, take time to reflect in wonder at the miracle of Christ’s birth in a barn. Imagine the humble shepherds gathering around Him in awe and amazement, and envision Mary and Joseph – READ MORE
In Troubled Times
Sometimes we find ourselves in moments of crisis. We are surrendered to the storm and we’re drowning fast. But one shift in our perspective and we’re confronted with the truth we so desperately need to know: that God is good and He is in control. Psalm 91:1 says, “He who dwells in the shelter of READ MORE
Don’t Tire of Doing Good
Has the Lord charged you with a task? Perhaps it’s caring for aging parents, becoming a first-time parent, or working in the lives of the people at your church. Maybe it’s running a youth ministry, starting a new job, or moving across the country. Whatever your “work” is, the Bible tells us to keep pressing READ MORE
Desires of My Heart
Last weekend marked a major milestone in my life. I got engaged to my wonderful boyfriend, David, beside the beautiful ocean! He had planned a special day trip for just the two of us. We walked hand in hand along the shoreline as the waves were rolling in. We could feel the cold water rush READ MORE
In His Care
We are in the Lord’s care. Let’s not forget that. Even when the world seems to be falling apart around us, we are held in His capable hands. He has a plan for us today and He has equipped us to carry out that plan with His help. Psalm 18:32 says, “It is God who READ MORE
Water into Wine
You’ve heard about Jesus’s first miracle – where He turned water into wine – but have you taken a closer look at the significance of this. Jesus and His disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana. His mother was there too, and when the wine ran out, she came to Him with the dilemma. READ MORE
Put On Kindness
Have you ever had a heated argument with someone? One where you just knew there was no changing the other person’s mind? Me too. It’s never fun to disagree with someone, especially when it’s someone you’re close to. But differences of opinion are only natural. In other words, disagreements are bound to happen from time READ MORE