Living in Faith, Scripture Lessons, Scripture Saturday, Scripture verses

Pondering things during Advent season

As we draw closer to Christmas, I am absolutely honored to be a guest blogger for my friend Barbara Latta. It's called "What are you pondering during this Advent season?" and focuses on the verse from the Christmas story that says: But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke… Continue reading Pondering things during Advent season

Living in Faith, Scripture Saturday

Scripture Saturday: Psalm 103:2

  I love this translation of Psalm 103:2. Many translations use the wording "forget not all His benefits." I didn't have a good grasp of what that meant when I was younger, but "never forget the good things He does for me" is about as plain as you can get. It's something that's easy for… Continue reading Scripture Saturday: Psalm 103:2

Scripture Saturday, Scripture verses

Scripture Saturday: Matthew 1:21

For many people, Christmas 2020 looked different than in years past. Thankfully, no matter how things around us might change, nothing changes the reason for the season: God sent Jesus to walk among us on earth so that He could save us from our sins. I hope you all have a blessed Christmas season and… Continue reading Scripture Saturday: Matthew 1:21

Scripture Saturday, Scripture verses

Scripture Saturday: Lamentations 3:22-23

I'll admit that Lamentations isn't a book of the Bible that I often think of when I'm looking for encouragement. But these verses are two I'm claiming as we move into 2021. We might not know what the year will bring, but God does -- and He's in complete control. Happy New Year, friends! May… Continue reading Scripture Saturday: Lamentations 3:22-23