God Speaks to the Magi again: Matthew 2:9-12
We are not very different from the Magi in these things. Yet we are so very different in that we have been given the Spirit to live within us. Immanuel was born in their time, but Immanuel is borne in our hearts.
God Speaks to the Heart of the Magi: Matthew 2:1-8
The Magi were men who knew the scripture and searched the skies for God. Those who seek God do find him, as the often heard saying goes, ‘Wise men still seek Him.’
God Speaks to the Heart of Anna: Luke 2:36-38
Anna’s choices brought her to recognize the voice of God and to live fully in Him, that is the experience I want to cultivate.
God Speaks to the Heart of Simeon: Luke 2:25-35
Simeon says that ‘the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed, (verse 35)’ and it begins with his. I suspect, in his shoes, I may have grown weary waiting and become bitter in it. Simeon doesn’t seem to though.
God Speaks to the Heart of the Shepherds: Luke 2:8-20
Just as the shepherds were full of joy at hearing and carrying out God’s desires, we too can find joy in hearing and carrying out God’s desires not only in this season, but every day.
God Speaks to the Heart of Joseph: Matthew 1:18-25
I have heard it said that Joseph is a minor character in the whole story of Jesus. But I find that off-base. Joseph was every bit as intentionally chosen as Mary was.
God Speaks to the Heart of Mary: Luke 1:26-38
Releasing the power of Christ in us will be the reward for those of us who trust and surrender to God like Mary did, no matter the outrageousness of the situation.
God Speaks to the Heart of Zechariah: Luke 1:5-25
Zechariah opens our Christmas story with a doubtful example of peace and trust in God. He was ‘gripped with fear’ (Luke 1:12) when the messenger of God arrived. How often are we also gripped with fear at a word from God?
Fear Less Verses - Free Download
Free printable of verses to help overcome fear and step into the power of Christ.
Secure in Loss: Afraid to lose it all
Job lost everything: family, wealth, health. Yet through all his trials, Job continues to hope in God, he continues to trust and wait for God’s good work to come to fruition.
No Need to Fear Final Judgement
The final judgement is not a ‘last chance’ to pass, but rather it is crossing the finish line. There is no bonus homework to do, there is only a lasting revelation of our hearts toward God.
Advent Readings
Read along with us as we anticipate Christ’s return and celebrate the Holy Spirit in us. Free downloadable pdf advent calendar of the Christmas narrative.
God Provides - Fear of running out
If we make God small, then we have impossible problems and overwhelming fear. He is much greater than what we lack.
Get out of the boat: Fear in decision making
Making a wrong decision is not the end of our relationship with God, it is the beginning of a growth season with God.