…the Word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the desert. He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (Luke 2: 2b,3 NIV) John’s purpose The prophet, Isaiah, foretold John’s purpose: “A voice of one calling in the desert, Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all mankind will see God’s salvation.” Powerful This is enough to […]
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Christ’s Image: Reflecting the Body of Christ
They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.” Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began speak, praising God. (Luke 1: 61-64 NIV) Christ’s image Doubt left Zechariah speechless, literally. He spent nine months silent. We spin as time lapses during doubt/disobedience. Can you imagine while spinning, how many situations are apt to become […]
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Doubt Surfaced Causing Zachariah’s Silence
Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years?” (Luke 1:18 NIV) Christmas Season Motivating Monday! How are you? We have experienced a major snow storm for our area. A reminder how beauty comes after a storm. We began with rain, sleet, and ice to have 10-12 inches of beautiful pure- white snow. Jesus takes the crimson stain of sin and turns it white as snow. This Christmas season, allow Jesus to remove any stains and turn you white as snow. How is this possible? […]
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Faith To Believe and Accomplish God’s Assignments
Blessed is she (Mary) who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished. (Luke 2:45) Thoughts A thought comes, joy leaps within. Our next thought…there is no way I can do that. How many times have we talked ourselves out of an assignment brought by the Holy Spirit? One of the Holy Spirit’s attributes is counselor. The Holy Spirit communicates with God and Jesus, then attempts to help us. Like a high school guidance counselor helps students prepare for their future. Every day we face choices. Every time we ignore the Holy Spirit, we regret […]
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Destiny: Made Possible by the Birth of Jesus
He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. We all like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to His own way; and the Lord has laid on Him…the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53: 2,3,6 NIV) Destiny Destiny. Think about your destiny. Look to life like a process. We start out selfish to […]
Vicki is a bold proclaimer of truth that will set people free from deception. Her topics include, "Breaking a Spirit of Fear," "Rebuilding a child's broken spirit," and "Christian maturity, experiencing more of God."