Experiencing the Manifold Grace of God
O Come, O Come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appears. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” written in the 8th century, is one of the oldest hymns of Christmas. This hymn beautifully expresses a longing in Israel’s heart for the coming of Messiah. 400 years [...]
The Holiday Countdown is on! As of the date of this post, there are 37 days until Thanksgiving, 66 days until Christmas, and 73 days until 2021. I have to admit that 2021 can't get here soon enough! Even though most of us are ready to say goodbye to 2020, we don't want to lose [...]
We are living in the midst of amazing times. I opened my phone this morning and read these headlines: "Virus infections top 600,000 worldwide, long fight ahead" "DON'T COME HERE: FL Governor authorizes checkpoints at state lines to keep travelers from COVID-19 epicenters out" "NYC Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, [...]
Once again it has been several months since I posted. Lots has happened over the last year! Our son started college, our daughter graduated from college, and God moved us from the sunny southwest to a new church family in the northeastern United States. The summer has been hot, but I am just beginning to [...]
This week we are just going to cover the Preface of We Would See Jesus. It's all so good!! I have been exceedingly blessed by reading it again. I hope you are able to get your hands on a copy! Roy begins by discussing how easy it is to focus on making certain "aspects" of [...]
Today is April 26, 2017 and I am reminded of the old saying, "April Showers Bring May Flowers." After the harsh winter when everything has died, and after enduring the relentless spring rain, suddenly new life emerges and hope of summer is here at last! I'm thinking God must have designed the seasons to give [...]
It's been a while since I've been here! My dad passed away six months ago now and the Lord has been working in my heart to post again. Whatever circumstance you find yourself in today, I want to encourage you to look UP! "Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights [...]
"We do not know what to do, but we are looking to You for help" (2 Chronicles 20:12 NLT). Ah, Jehoshaphat! I had forgotten about him until I ran across his story in 2 Chronicles, and what an encouragement it was. Let me set the stage for you. 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 says: After this, the [...]
Have you been persuaded by God? I was nine years old. Growing up as a pastor's daughter (Wayne Barber), there were many times I "prayed the prayer" because I had so much truth poured into me at an early age. But at the age of nine, that's when I remember kneeling down beside my dad by [...]
Simply Persuaded 