He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 We’ve just had a grand time celebrating our Lord’s ressurection, his defeat of death and sin, and our pathway to salvation. I listened to a dear friend describe the horrors of crucifixion to a room … Continue reading Risen, by Debb Hackett
And the effect of the righteous will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isaiah 32:17,18 These days, quiet can seem like a fantasy. We are always surrounded by noise. Even when there is no … Continue reading Quiet, by Melissa Heiland
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NLT) Our days, seasons, memories, and plans consist of a symphony of moments strung together through events, decisions, influences, conversations, and associations. Each one of those moments holds meaning in our presence or absence that impacts the next moment, creating … Continue reading Everything, by Cassandra Armstrong
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” — John 1:12 (NKJV) The word “become” is one of the most hopeful verbs in the human language. It is a word of movement, transition, and intrinsic change. To become is to move from what was to … Continue reading Become, by Elisha Lee
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Faith is not wishful thinking. It is not denial of reality. It is not pretending the storm is smaller than it is. According to Hebrews 11:1, faith is confidence and assurance. It is a settled trust in the … Continue reading Faith, by Pebbles Wireman