“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17We see the Baby in the manger. We watch the story unfold as the Angels sing, andthe Shepherds rejoice. We look with wonder at the Wise Men traveling so great adistance to worship the King.Yet even when we are filled with … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas ~ Day 9
25 Days of Christmas~Day 7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 This child, this tiny baby in the manger, He was given to all of us. What do we see when we look at this … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas~Day 7
25 Days of Christmas – Day 5
“Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed” Nahum 1:15Did you know that God designed times for celebration? Sometimes we tend to think that people are the ones who dreamed up joy and laughter. We … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas – Day 5
25 Days of Christmas: Day 3
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 The manger scenes that we create are so clean and cute. The animals all stare so lovingly at the family gathered there. The lambs seem to bow next to the … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas: Day 3
25 Days of Christmas: Day 1
"But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30 God found favor with a hidden teenager. She was not famous. Her family was not wealthy. She had not been trained for a great future. And yet, God found favor with her.We can see the heart of … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas: Day 1
Citzenship
~~11 years~~ 11 years ago our daughter-in-law from Vietnam began the process to come here as the wife of our son. It took over 5 years and countless trips to the capitol city of Ho Chi Minh, to answer questions and be interviewed about their paperwork, before her Visa was finally approved to come … Continue reading Citzenship
Thanks be to God
Happy Thanksgiving to dear ones near and far!I have so many blessings for which to be THANKFUL,but the greatest of allis that THE GREATEST ONEhas come togive me life. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!2 Corinthians 9:15 I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and … Continue reading Thanks be to God
A Friend of God
"When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God."Romans 5:6,11 If you were in a Church Service within the last 10 years, chances are you … Continue reading A Friend of God
Glory Reigns
Glory Your Glory breaks thru the darkAnd my heart runs after YouWhen my eyes are opened hereHeaven's light is captured true.Leaves turn and Seasons changeThe dying falls from the skyBut in the seed of the broken fruitThe living gift will lie. --bgIn the midst of grey days, when the sun finally decided to burst upon the … Continue reading Glory Reigns
Prodigal Mom
Have you heard the call of the Heavenly Father as He asks you to join Him in prayer for the young ones? Maybe you are a Mom of a Prodigal yourself? I have walked that road, and I know the varying levels of pain and love that are felt inside of a … Continue reading Prodigal Mom
BettieGsRAseasons 