Our loving God is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine–so near that a whisper can reach Him.
From John 16:13: “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own but will speak whatever He hears, and He will declare to you the things that are to come.”
Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) was an Irish-born Christian missionary who served in India for 55 years.
Messiah
Witnessing
His flock
Wayward, lost sheep
Father inserts faithful Shepherd
Jesus
Mentor
Teaching
Without rest
Refreshed through prayer
Energized for His ministry
Jesus
Redeemer
Walking
Upon waters
Churning, tumultuous sea
Sharing peace, winds cease
Jesus
Serenity is another word for peace; something we all long to have. Where do we find this peace? Peace comes from trusting in God.
From Isaiah 26:3: “Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace, in peace because they trust in You.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Jesus doesn’t remove all yokes; He exchanges our burdensome one for His “easy” one.
From Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
Anticipate your battles, fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have the victory.
From 2 Chronicles 20:15: “He said, ‘Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you: Do not fear or be dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.‘”
R. A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American Christian evangelist and Bible teacher. Reuben Archer Torrey also served as pastor, educator, and writer.
A Christian is a person who has died with Christ, whose stiff neck has been broken, whose brazen forehead has been shattered, whose strong heart has been crushed, whose pride has been slain, and whose life is now mastered by Jesus Christ.
From Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
John Piper (born 1946) is an American pastor, theologian, and Christian scholar. He is the founder and teacher of desiringgod.org.
God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, “I love you.”
From 1 Corinthians 1:18: “For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.“
Billy Graham (1918-2018) was an American Christian evangelist.
From Psalm 118:26: “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord.”
Rejoice with this new day
God sharing precious love
Blessed Word guides our way
Behold gifts from above
Extend love to others
Family and friends shine
Each sister and brother
Feeling God’s love, divine
Christ sheds blood, out of love
Building faith’s cornerstone
Treasured, caring, proud of
Never feeling alone
Remembering God’s saints
Memories still alive
Cherished thoughts now repaint
Holding tight each archive
Lord is God, brings His light
Giving thanks for His grace
Blessed angels take flight
Precious love shall embrace
From Psalm 118:1: “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!”
Originally published March, 2021.
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.
From Matthew 22:36-39: “‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.'”
Awakened
Entrusted
Christian values
Revealed through Scripture
Foundation designed by God
Focused
Opportunity
Welcoming
Weekly worship
Breaking bread together
Celebrating faith’s Risen Savior
Gathering
Restoration
Witnessed
Each day
Blessings’ harvested voice
Embracing Father’s divine Word
Praising
