Posts Tagged ‘promises’
Calming Promises from the Prince of Peace
Bethlehem was all hustle and bustle as people from all over returned to pay their taxes. Street vendors saw the opportunity and likely set up early. Inn managers were a mix of excited and stressed as their rooms filled to capacity. Tax collectors saw dollar signs as people entered the streets of the ancient city…
Read More3 Promises to Cling to in Uncertain Days from the Prophet Isaiah
Nothing stirs up anxiety quite as much as not knowing. In the uncertainty, you can feel the anxiety hanging in the air like a dark cloud. As believers, how do we stay confident in hope, buoyant in joy, and strengthened in faith? I believe one of the key methods to do this is to nurture…
Read More3 Promises You Can Trust God to Keep
One day we had a bunch of our grandkids over. In the morning I had told my little granddaughter, Tori, that we would bake brownies – but as the day progressed, I forgot all about my promise. Later near dinner time, Tori’s older sister, Rayna, reminded me. I realized it was too late to make…
Read More3 Promises Jesus Gives for the Transitions of Life
Transitions can be challenging and confusing, but they provide an opportunity for deepened faith. The transition following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus felt confusing for the disciples. The women saw the empty tomb and Peter and John ran and saw the empty tomb (John 20:1-10), but we know that they were confused about what…
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