Daily Devotional from Pastor Mary
“I’m the answer to your prayer. That’s why I was sent down here.”—Clarence, the angel, after George tells him “I got bust in the jaw
Pastor Mary’s Advent Devotions are here.
The devotion series is based on the movie
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
Please join us on this journey to Christmas.
“I’m the answer to your prayer. That’s why I was sent down here.”—Clarence, the angel, after George tells him “I got bust in the jaw
Delays have become a part of life and we might as well accept it. To name a few, we experience delays when traveling, attending scheduled appointments, or working with technology. Human beings do not graciously welcome delays even if they are connected to positive outcomes. Only the Spirit can develop
Yesterday, in our worship service, we focused on God’s sovereignty as Creator; the owner of heaven and earth and everything in it. Think about it this way, God owns everything and our gratitude should constantly be focused toward Him. A spirit of thanksgiving must permeate believers. We discussed how believers
Faith—trust in God—is necessary for living each day with Hope. It is the foundation under everything that makes life worth living (Heb. 11:1-2). Without faith, we cannot gain a proper perspective of life; therefore, it becomes impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6). Our Creator has made us anew through faith;
This morning I am thinking about old and new things [furniture, fixtures, etc.] and how each unique piece can come together to create a welcoming environment. Frankly, I tend to have an eclectic [mixing of vintage and modern] decorating taste. Before hurricane Helene and the flooding [cleansing and purging] of
In our previous two devotions this week, we have focused on the freedom we have in our motives, attitudes, words, and actions. We should be so grateful to the Spirit for helping us in those areas, because Scripture reminds us God counts our careless words (Mat 12:36). Words are not
Sometimes it may feel like we are walking on eggshells with other folks; trying hard not to provoke or trigger an undesirable reaction. Remember, as long as we live in this fallen world, we will not be exempt from dealing with people who think their opinions are to be the