The WORD

‎"In the Beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God.
The same was in the Beginning with God.
All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.
In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. 
And the LIGHT shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

And the WORD was made flesh, and lived among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten Son of the Father ) full of grace and truth."
John 1:1-5, 14

"And she will bring forth a Son , and you will call His Name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins."
Matthew 1:21

"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father , The Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6

Merry Christmas ♥

The Light of Christmas

The Light of Christmas

I have seen the Light of Christmas 
He shines brightly in the night
Love radiates across His face
And hope rests in His hands
No longer in a stable He
Nor in a barn so drear
He sits at God's right hand, you see
This Light of Christmas cheer.

I have felt the Light of Christmas
The warm and thrilling glow
Of Peace and Joy and
Happiness
Everywhere I go
No longer in a stable He
Nor in a barn so drear
He sits at God's right hand, you see
This Light of Christmas cheer.

I have shined the Light of Christmas
Across your heart and mine
Beams of glory raining down
Throughout the realms of time
No longer in a stable He
Nor in a barn so drear
He sits at God's right hand, you see
This Light of Christmas cheer.

May the Light of God's Love
Resonate within each of us

Many places call themselves "God's Country", but many of those seldom refer to themselves as God's People. You can't have it both ways and be right. 

God's Country is where God reigns over God's People. 

God's Country is where God's People humble themselves, fall to their knees and acknowledge that God is God and there is no other god beside Him. 

God's Country is built on Love, by Love, and thrives on Love. Unconditional Love that covers all sins, a Love that encourages forgiveness in God's People to each other and themselves.

God's Country is not found on any man-made map, but resides in a temple not made by hands.

Lord God, Reign over me. There is no other God but You, Lord. Reign in me, live in me, love in me and through me. Forgive me for my sins and wash me whiter than snow. Continue to lead me and teach me as I walk this road You have placed me on. Guide my feet, my steps. Guard my heart, my hopes. Grant me the desires of my heart as they line up with the desires of Your heart. 

Lord, Great is Your faithfulness to me. Who am I that You would reach down Your Arm from on high and die for me? All glory and honor and praises to You, O Lord, my God for Your Grace and Your Mercy which covers me.

Have A Heart

HAVE A HEART

If being a Christian were easy, more people would participate.

Serving God with a Surrendered Heart means laying aside 

my desires, wants and thinks-I-needs, for what God desires,

wants and knows-I-need.

Serving God with a Committed Heart means going the route

He has chosen, which winds through Valleys, Hills and Rivers,

and not giving up on His direction.

Serving God with a Dedicated Heart means enjoying my Journey.

Serving God with a Loving Heart means I need to love everyone, 

not just people I like or the people in my sphere.

Serving God with a Faithful Heart means I must trust Him daily, 

all day long and into the night. God knows what is best for me,

even when I do not.

Serving God with a Tender Heart means I need to extend the 

Hand of Mercy to all.

Serving God with a Servant's Heart means I cannot serve myself,

only others and under the Lord's direction.

Serving God with a Broken Heart means I allow the Touch of God

in my life: poking here, dusting there; sweeping the cobwebs of time

and searching the nooks and crannies of my life 

to remove and uproot all that is not of God.

Even if it hurts, knowing His touch also heals 

at the same time.

Serving God with a Forgiving Heart means I can't hold grudges,

get even or seek revenge.

Serving God with a Peaceful Heart means that even in the darkest

hours of my life, anxiety, worry and fear take a back seat to

Hope and Trust.

Serving God with a Seeker's Heart means that when every Heart wedge

is in working order, I am able to witness the Gospel of Salvation 

through Christ to the world around me. In all capacities:

First, as Lightbearer, allowing Christ to shine through me.

Second, as Lightwalker, allowing Christ to light my path.

Thirdly, as Lightgiver, allowing Christ access to you by my obedience to Him.