Tag: hope

Christmas Joy

“You believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 NIV. Great joy is unknown wherever the Good News remains untold. My thoughts and comments today are about “Christmas joy.” “Merry Christmas!” is an all too familiar greeting, but “merry,” seems a bit underwhelming […]

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Limits and Liberties

“Our goal is to stay within the boundaries of God’s plan for us.”  2 Corinthians 10:13 NLT. True success and happiness in life is to know and fulfill God’s boundaries. Lauren, my thoughts and comments today are about “limits and liberties.” “Fences make good neighbors.” (Mending Wall/ Robert Frost). Fences […]

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Illusions

“For I know the plans that I have for you.”  Jeremiah 29:11 NLT. God permits no one to diminish or destroy His plans for your life. My thoughts and comments today are about, “illusions.” At one time or another, everyone will experience some measure of purposeful adversity. Relationships include the […]

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Wonderful Expectations

“We live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 NLT The resurrection shouts truth with clarity and certainty over every question, doubt, or fear. My thoughts and  comments today are about “wonderful expectations.” You probably try not to think much about death, until […]

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Abounding

“Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV. You have to give the maximum to live the maximum. My thoughts and comments today are about “abounding.” God clearly desires that you abound in Him, and in every grace. God’s will is that you […]

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