When I think of waiting, I think of waiting to marry my husband, Chris. In the early months of last year, I remember waking up each morning with a deep excitement and anticipation for our wedding day. I longed for the moment to arrive. I enjoyed every part of the
God With Us We have seen God at work in so many ways leading up to this long-awaited moment. And now it is here: the moment the Messiah, Jesus Christ, enters the world. As early as Genesis 3:15, the Messiah is promised by God to come and save. After years
To Know, Love, and Speak In John 6, we are told that many turn away from Jesus because what He says is hard to understand. When Jesus asks His closest friends if they, too, want to turn away, Peter responds with a resounding “no” and explains why. Jesus has the
When you get to know someone, who do you tell them you are? Usually, we define ourselves by the work that we do. We are teachers, coaches, homemakers, doctors, business leaders, etc. In this world, we quickly associate our worth with how well we do these things. Often, this can
Access What words come to mind when you think of obedience? For the world, “obedience” is in the same field as rules, restrictions, and unhappiness. However, as believers, we do not view things the way the world does. We have truth that is found in Jesus, the Word of God
I love the way Jesus teaches us. He uses vivid illustrations and metaphors to communicate to us truths that have the potential to transform our lives. This is what He does in John 15. Perhaps this is a passage you have read over and over, or perhaps this is your
My church recently walked through the book of Esther. It was such a blessing to me, as I had never before studied this particular part of scripture in-depth. As we read together chapter by chapter and verse by verse, I recognized beautiful aspects of God’s character that deeply encouraged my
I love Mary’s song of purity and joy to the LORD after finding out she was chosen to carry the long-awaited Messiah. It is filled with powerful truths of God’s mercy and might, revealed only by the Spirit of God. It showcases the heart-posture God desires: those who are humble,
The Gift of the Word It was beautiful to study Jeremiah 29 and its surrounding biblical passages. I had to stop and thank God for His Word while I was reading. The fact that we have the Word of God to turn to, His very own breath, is a miracle.
Daniel Through the Years Do you remember reading the story of Daniel resolving to not touch the king’s food after being taken to the palace? Or Daniel being promoted because of his divine wisdom and precise interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams? What age do you think Daniel was when these events