Be Encouraged Today!

Message of the Cross - Thanksgiving Reflection Happy Thanksgiving EVERYONE! A few days early! Today is a day that we enjoy family, friends and food. It’s a time to rest and recoup; as well as a time to reflect on the things that we are truly grateful and thankful for. And yes, I am thankful that I am still here among the living, and for my husband and children as well as my extended family. Some will reflect on being thankful for their careers, travels and just life in general. With all of these in mind, I have also been reflecting on my thankfulness of hearing and being able to understand The Message of the Cross. It has made that much on an impact on my life. I want to share with you some things from the great book, The Bible, that shows the importance of having our Faith place in the Finished Work of Christ. Before I start, again, I want to stress the understanding that everything that Christ Jesus did and said is of the utmost importance, but it is at the Cross t...

A Reflection on Daniel — Devotional Reflection: Daniel’s Kind of Faith A personal devotional on trust, prayer, and lifelong obedience Devotional · Reflection Updated: When I studied the Book of Daniel, one truth became clear to me: my so-called “holy life,” as much as a human being can be holy, wasn’t nearly as holy as I thought. When I looked at Daniel and the Hebrew boys, I realized that my life was nowhere near as consecrated or devoted. I can’t even find the “pah” in perfect! I know that I’m a sinner saved by grace. I also understand now that I cannot live this life in Christ Jesus on my own — I’ve tried, and I’ve failed miserably. I am grateful to the Holy Spirit for showing me this. It hurt my feelings a bit but still grateful that He loves me enough to show me where I have failed and need correction. “Daniel and the ...