Jesus is the Great I AM

In John’s Gospel, Jesus uniquely revealed who He is with seven I AM statements. What do these life-giving statements provide, and how am I to reflect these in my life? I AM the Bread of Life ~ John 6:35“Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again.Continue reading “Jesus is the Great I AM”

30 Days of Gratitude ~ Day 12: Rescued

Taste And See That The Lord Is GoodTuesday, November 12th, 2024 Worship God for how He rescued you.Psalm 107 In this life, we will undoubtedly face various troubles. Some are difficulties we can surmount with ingenuity and the passing of time. Some trials require the aid of a trusted friend. Yet there are other direContinue reading “30 Days of Gratitude ~ Day 12: Rescued”

Dispelling Darkness

There are treasures made in darkness, precious gems created under pressure while hidden away, yet darkness must have its limits. Every 24 hours includes a portion of darkness. The Greek word for darkness actually means the absence of light. But how do we dispel the darkness? Physical darkness is eradicated even with a minor sourceContinue reading “Dispelling Darkness”

Treasures In The Darkness ~ Day 27: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings

Treasures In The Darkness by ems 12/23/21 27th Day of Advent  Week 4: Love (or adoration) ~ Light 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 In The Bleak Midwinter 🎶  A poem entitled ‘A Christmas Carol’ by poet Christina Rosetti is the source of this British carol’s words. Although written in 1872, it wasn’t set toContinue reading “Treasures In The Darkness ~ Day 27: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”

The Delivery Of Eternal Light ~ Day 17: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings

The Delivery Of Eternal Light ems 12/12/21  17th Day of Advent  Week 3: Joy (or peace) ~ Light 2 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen🎶 An early English carol from the 1650s is also known as Tidings of Great Joy.  The Oxford dictionary states that this phrase means “God grant youContinue reading “The Delivery Of Eternal Light ~ Day 17: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”

From Connection To Exile To Redemption ~ Day 2: The Light Of The World Has Come Advent Readings

From Connection To Exile To Redemption by ems  11/28/21 Week 1: Hope (or promise) ~ Light 1 purple candle2nd Day of Advent Advent Hymn:  🎼O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 🎶 Sung at both Advent and Christmas, this hymn originates from Latin but was translated to English in 1851. The music for the hymn was composedContinue reading “From Connection To Exile To Redemption ~ Day 2: The Light Of The World Has Come Advent Readings”