~Video Versison~ ------------------------------------- Colossians 3:16 is on my heart today. “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” I like the picture formed there….encouraging each other with the wisdom that comes from Jesus, including in the form of Psalms and songs---and with thankful hearts! I pray that God empowers your life to si…

~Video Version~ ------------------------------------- James 1:5 “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” I pray that God grants you wisdom today, for whatever you need it. BTW, how do you know it when you see it? James 3:17…. “But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always since…

~Video Version~ ---------------------------------------- Happy New Year! I pray that you are anticipating good things in the year ahead. The word I’m thinking about as this new year unfolds is the word WISDOM. I need more of it, I’m thirsty for more of it. So I’m thinking today about Proverbs 8:11… “For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.” I desire more wisdom in this coming year: -wisdom to know how to best pray for friends and family …

~Video Version~ ------------------------------- MERRY CHRISTMAS from our home to yours, from our hearts to yours. For many, the gifts have been opened with a few more to come. The greatest gift is the gift that just keeps on giving, JESUS. Consider these words written in Isaiah 9:6----"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” I pray you are able to…

~VIDEO VERSION~ **************************** I’m thinking about LOVE this week. Today I’m reflecting on these words in 1 John 4:9 “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” I love the ocean. Wait, I don’t want to rob any power from the word “love” so let me rephrase that, I really like the ocean. I’m fascinated by it. And it is a picture of God’s love for me. One thing about the ocean is the immensity of it, th…