Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
Advent means, waiting. I am waiting. Are you waiting? I overheard some of our children talking about gifts for Christmas. They were talking excitedly and with great anticipation about Christmas day. They are waiting, they are excited. Anticipation is in their thoughts and conversations. They're ready! Bring it on! This is also how we should... Continue Reading →
Christmas is filled with carols and songs of bells. I think of hymns we sing in church like, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," "Ding Dong Merrily on High" and "Carol of the Bells." We even have fun secular Christmas songs that have bells in them like "Jingle bells," "Jingle bell rock," and "Silver... Continue Reading →
If I had to choose just one decoration to keep to for Christmas I think I'd choose the Christmas tree. I so enjoy riding around neighborhoods taking in the stunning windows full of glistening lights brightening up the trees that hold them. They're so whimsical and each one bears different colors and ornaments that represent... Continue Reading →
English Standard Version Here's a verse that can cause a good bit of discussion for us! Believer, I know you know salvation is FREE through grace, but what about verses like this one where we are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling? Is our salvation contingent upon our works? The way this... Continue Reading →
Funny how the only available images to share on my Bible app for this verse only include the first part, “a friend loves at all times.” It’s human nature for us to cling to certain things and ignore other things that are said in God’s Word. I’m blessed to have the kind of friends who... Continue Reading →
Lord, You are God, the all powerful, omnipresent, all knowing God, above every living being. Lord my heart breaks for those living in fear in Afghanistan. I take great comfort in knowing You are there in Afghanistan walking alongside Your people. Lord I pray for Afghan believers to be a great light in the midst... Continue Reading →
Jesus knew his disciples were in for a world full of troubles. Jesus himself endured so much while here on earth. He knows. This is a word for me too. It’s a word for you. We are to take heart. We are to press on. There will be tribulations of many kinds. What are tribulations?... Continue Reading →
While doing housework the other day I glanced outside and saw something of concern. One of my chickens was on the other side of my fence, outside the lines of safety. I live downtown so her greatest danger might be a car or a loose dog. We’d been letting them out to have more time... Continue Reading →
We live in a society that wants everything right now, immediate gratification. This isn’t how our relationship with God works. Just when I think I can’t take it anymore God gives me just what I need. God isn’t some vending machine that we pepper with petitions to enhance what we want in our lives. Waiting... Continue Reading →
Jesus prayed for Himself, His disciples and for all believers that would come after them and then headed out to a garden. Where do you go when you know stressful days are ahead? Jesus went to a garden. Judas knew the garden and led a band of armed officers there. Jesus came forward asking who... Continue Reading →
Jeni Martin Johnson 