Abiding in Christ, the premise to abundant life

  • Choosing the better part-worshiping Him

    “When you said, “seek My face”, my heart said to you, ‘Your face, LORD, I seek “. (Psalm27:8) When one of my daughters was little and still learning to read, she asked me to read books to her one afternoon. At first, I hesitated, wondering if I could “afford” that quiet, cuddling time in the…

  • A strong mind- shield in the day of battle

    “You cover my head in the day of battle”. (Psalm 140:7b) Spiritual battles are real. As followers of Christ, we encounter various conflicts—both internal and external—as we confront opposing worldviews, imposed ideologies, and negative emotions. These challenges test us as we strive to remain faithful to Him throughout our life journey. Our struggle is not…

  • Walking in line with His new nature…

    “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) Believing is not the final destination of our journey. It is the foundation upon which we place our faith in Christ alone for the…

  • Powerful words- wrapped in truth and grace…

    ” So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded from His mouth. And they said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” (Luke 4:22). He waited patiently on the cold synagogue bench. When the large scroll of Isaiah was brought out from the Ark of the Covenant and handed to Him,…

  • YOU are that light – more than a beautiful metaphor ….

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    “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house”. (Matthew 5:14,15) “Do not lower yourself to the level of…

  • My name is Grace…

    “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light“.1 Peter 2:9; ‘My name is Grace, which means “heavenly gift.” I have two brothers who are ill and cannot speak. I…

  • Launch out into the deep…

    “When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon Peter:” launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. (Luke 5:4) Heavy eyelids and a weary expression revealed an exhausted, disappointed, and frustrated Peter. They had fished all night without catching a single fish. He pulled their two boats ashore and…

  • The calling has a hope

    . “And I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know and cherish the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:18) Immediately after my breast cancer surgery, I contacted the doctor’s office to schedule my oncology appointment,…

  • Abide…a permanent relationship

    “Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.” [AMP Bible]. Most of the time we go to Florida, we stop at one of our family…

  • “I AM YOUR FATHER”

    “They will come with weeping [in repentance and for joy], and by [their] prayer I will lead them; I will make them walk by streams of water, on a straight path in which they will not stumble, for I am a Father to Israel and Ephraim is My firstborn”. (Jeremiah 31:9; AMP. Bible) Ever since…