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Real and Relevant – A book review of She Walked Before Us
I love the Bible. Cover to cover every book and chapter contain revelation and insight into who God is and how he relates to his people. I want to know God deeper and deeper each day, but if I'm honest there are many parts of the Bible that I find very hard to read -...
But wait! There’s more!
When we say yes to the gift of salvation, we are saved and given the promise of eternal life. BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! Yes, Jesus overcame death and the grave so that we could live with him in eternity AND so that we could live with freedom, power, and joy today and everyday! The good news of a life with Jesus is a gift that keeps on giving everyday.
A Joyful Little Poem
Tis the day before the New Year and all are a twitter. The decade is over, however sweet or bitter. The twenties are here, the teens have matured, and all send up prayers of thanks, we’ve endured! They’ve left us with markings of stretch and of scaring, but both paint...
Day 24 – Candle of FORGIVENESS – JBA
Merry Christmas eve! What a wonderful journey this has been. Thank you, dear friend, for joining me for the Joy Bringer's Advent. Today is the last candle.... The candle of forgiveness. As we light it together, let's just stop for a minute and take it in - the...
Day 23 – Till He Appeared – JBA
I couldn't end the Joy Bringer's Advent without talking about the lyrics from the most beloved Christmas song of all time, Oh Holy Night. Oh Holy Night Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appeared and the soul felt it's worth. How many times do we make...
Day 22 – Candle of PEACE – JBA
Deep breath. How about we do that again. Deep(er) breath. That's a little better. Now it's time to light our 4th candle - the candle of peace. Isn't it pretty? I just want to sit here and look at it... Tuesday is the last day of advent, and it isn't lost on me that...
Day 21 – Xmas – JBA
Merry Xmas! Don't be mad....it's not what you think! I was curious what the word Christmas actually meant...turns out it's not as obvious as you'd think! Yes, the first part of the word is in reference to Jesus Christ. It's a form of the words "Christ's mass," or...
Day 20 – Bundle Of Joy – JBA
Ready or not, here comes Christmas!! In just a few days we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus. Are you ready? If not, it's ok, neither were Mary and Joseph. That's the thing about life, we're not usually ready for what's next. We get so wrapped up in the now or...
Day 19 – Grace And Peace To You – JBA
Peace. We sing about it. We are supposed to be enjoying it in heaps this time of year, after all it's what the angels declared we would receive. "Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:14 So why is this time of...
Day 18 – The Most Joyful – JBA
Friends, it's coming. Can you feel it? My goal for Joy Bringer's Advent is to help us stay more centered and deeply connected to the Joy Bringer, Jesus. In Hebrews chapter one, the writer is describing the relationship between Jesus and the Father and says,...