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 →
We are to live one another as Jesus loved us. How do we do this? How did Jesus love? Jesus Elevated the Outcast, the Oppressed. Jesus noticed the outcast. Not only did Jesus notice them but He healed them. Jesus touched them. I think of the leper, the blind, the paralytic; they all were overlooked... Continue Reading →
Gratitude might be the best medication to see us through these times. No matter who we are or where we find ourselves there’s so many things to be grateful for. This verse in Colossians reminds us that we believers represent Jesus in word and deed as we live out our lives. Others can see God... Continue Reading →
Each of us goes our own way. This is so American, part of our culture. We are individualistic, every man for himself. A small example of this is the hoarding we’ve experienced recently with the outbreak of a deadly virus. Everyone fighting to put themselves first. This is not God’s way. This is not Christian.... Continue Reading →
Yes, Jesus is the bread of life. What’s this mean? How can someone never hunger and thirst again? These are basic needs for every human. God is concerned for our physical needs but this verse goes much deeper than that. As a teen I reached out to God and experienced transformation immediately. I stopped craving... Continue Reading →
This is a powerful verse and a reminder to us the the love of God in us is how others can find God. People see and know if we love God or not by the love we show others. Do you love the person who disagrees with you? God calls us to love all people,... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I know I’d never survive if I hadn’t given the Lord my life. Do not be mistaken! The Christian life is one of suffering. We do not belong here. This is our Hell, but our Heaven is on the way. I remind myself of this constantly. Our suffering can reveal God to others. Our... Continue Reading →
"What you make fun of in other people will happen to your baby," she said. If you make fun of a person with a disability, she says your baby will come out that way. This is the culture way up in the mountains of Guatemala where people still live on dirt floors and have thatched... Continue Reading →
Jeni Martin Johnson 