“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” ~Ephesians 1:17 NIV A week ago, we wanted time to slow down so we could hold on to the moments with family and friends for […]
May the promise of salvation and the assurance of eternal life born through God’s gracious gift of Jesus fill you with joy, peace, and HOPE this Christmas. We’ll see you after the holidays with even more HOPE for the road. May God bless you all! In hope and love, Raye & Renae
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17 NIV It was the same thing year after year. My little sister and I would get up early on Christmas morning to sneak a peek at the gifts under the tree, […]
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” – Psalm 18:2 KJV What does it mean to be battle ready? How do we prepare when it’s uncertain where, or when the […]
“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus.” – Hebrews 3:1 Scattered thoughts are common, especially this time of year when we have so many commitments, activities, and preparations to make. Most days I feel like a human pinball bouncing from task to task, and thought to thought trying […]
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10 So often I find profound reminders of God’s character and truth in the midst of my everyday life. I’m always amazed how he takes the smallest […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 When our children were little, we spent many hours reading together. One of their most favorite stories was Dr. Seuss’ My Many Colored […]
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” – James 1:4 The task didn’t come easy. I struggled and labored, and struggled some more, yet it would not flow. Was I forcing something I shouldn’t? Was I trying to make something out of nothing? God knows I’ve […]
