by Joanne | Dec 9, 2020 | Encouragement, Quotes & Thoughts
“Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!” (Matthew 3:3b, NLT) The words of John the Baptist seem to resound even more this time of year. His very words are taken from the Old Testament book of Isaiah: “Listen! It’s the...
by Joanne | Nov 29, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master, as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.” (Psalm 123:2, NLT) “This verse is a description of total reliance on God. Just as...
by Joanne | Nov 26, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1) “The eyes of all believers are on You, Lord God and heavenly Father, since You are the Provider for all. Open Your gentle hand and pour out Your gracious blessings over...
by Joanne | Nov 22, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7, NKJV) “Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ. To forgive sin, while remaining...
by Joanne | Nov 15, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) “Our Lord never insists on our obedience. He stresses very definitely what we ought to do, but He never forces us to do it. We have to obey Him out of a oneness of spirit with Him … The Lord...
by Joanne | Nov 8, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” (1 Corinthians 9:22, NKJV) “A Christian worker has to learn how to be God’s man or woman of great worth and excellence in the midst of a multitude of meager and...
