I actually love the week in-between the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The emphasis on true love–agape, sacrificial love–is the perfect backdrop for the New Year. And the New Year doesn’t feel like starting over…it feels like a fresh start. And it is! The truth is every day is fresh and new. We don’tContinue reading “Fresh Start”
Category Archives: Writing – Devotion
What’s Your Family Story?
What is your family story? Gather the stories as you gather for the holidays!
Divinely Designed & Equipped
Individual Design Intuitively we recognize differences in people. We see natural tendencies, areas of giftedness and weaknesses. Education, experience and personality traits shape designs. In the Church we speak of ‘spiritual gifts,’ understanding that Scripture is clear God gives gifts to His children. Typically the passages of scripture discussing gifts are taught as a partial listing ofContinue reading “Divinely Designed & Equipped”
Growing Up in Christ
Growing up spiritually takes a plan. When I accepted Christ as Lord–as opposed to receiving a ticket out of hell–I had trouble finding folks who could articulate the Way. They told me ‘read the Bible,’ ‘do this’ and ‘do that.’ They were not wrong, but I needed more. It is always my heart to offerContinue reading “Growing Up in Christ”
Growing in Unity
Too often, we follow the example of Cain, relying on ourselves, promoting our efforts and preferences. The results he produced are ours: the destruction of others and us.
Exceeding Expectations
Christmas creates more expectations than most any other time of the year. We are tempted to cram all our hopes for mankind into our celebrations. That sets us up for conflict and disappointment. “Joy to the world” is what we long for…frustration and failure is often what we feel. When Isaac Watts wrote Joy to theContinue reading “Exceeding Expectations”
Glory Glimpse News
Heartsong Ministry grows in beauty as others participate and sing their unique song. The Glory Glimpse News is a quarterly email to share the growth of the ministry. Would you become a part of growing the Kingdom one soul at a time by joining with Heartsong? Don’t miss a GLIMPSE!
Hallelujah!! Captive to Jesus
When we believe, we begin our march in the victory parade of Jesus Christ who conquered all evil. It is all HIM–from beginning to end. Freedom comes as we see more fully all that He does and all that He longs to do!
Glory Glimpse: Jesus, Our Victory Banner
…as Christians we march in a victory parade under the Banner of Christ! The banner of scripture is a reminder of God’s love, His truth and ultimately, His victory. All other flags and banners hang limp in its glorious presence!…The banner is a gift God gives us that we can raise to call the world He loves so much to come into His purposes.
Shine HIS Light today!
May God shine so brightly from us that we blend into the background…and only HE is visible! Dig into the truth of a life hidden in Christ with Oswald Chambers. Here are some excerpts to make you thirsty! I am called to live in perfect relation to God so that my life produces a longing afterContinue reading “Shine HIS Light today!”
