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Fix Your Eyes on Faith…

Jul1

Welcome to the month of July. As you can see, the new theme for this month is faith. Wherever you are right now, whatever is going on in your life, whoever you are…I am pretty certain you can use some reinforcing verses to strengthen and encourage your walk of faith. And be encouraged even now…just knowing that even the smallest amount of faith, the size of a mustard seed to be exact, can move mountains when that faith is in our Giant God!!!

Happy Mother’s Day

May12

Happy Mother’s Day to all you amazing moms who comfort and care for little ones, teach and train toddlers and school-age children, and who drive Jr. Highers and High Schoolers all over the planet (or so it seems). And this Mother’s Day wish also goes out to all of you who have completed a job well done, those who are empty nesters and those who are enjoying grandchildren and/or great-grandchildren. Bottom line, there is no one in our lives that can ever compare in value to that of a loving, caring, compassionate mom. God bless you with a wonderful day!!

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Fix Your Eyes on the Light…

May1

Happy May Day! May Day is an old festival traditionally celebrating Spring! And Spring makes me think of light, thus leading to our theme. Dancing, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities…and I’m all for that! So, welcome to a new month and a new theme. I am excited to explore the wonderful Light of the World with you. We have so much to celebrate, so bring on the cake! 🎉✝️🍰

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Son of Abba

Apr19

Barabbas means “Son of Abba.” That stirs in me…Barabbas, son of Abba, was the one assigned to the middle cross! He was the sinner, the accused, the one deserving of suffering and death. And yet, he walked out of his cell into freedom, welcomed by the crowd’s celebration and victory chants.

The cross he’d been assigned to did not stand empty that day. Jesus took his place. It was the great exchange. The deserving sinner walked free as the Lamb of God – our Perfect Savior – took his place and ours upon the cross of Calvary. Barabbas had fully earned the word “Guilty” to be posted over his head but in it’s place, over Jesus’ head, were the words “King of the Jews.”

Our Savior and King willingly took Barabbas’ place and ours. He hung in the balance between life and death, unrecognizable…brutally beaten until his bones were exposed, his beard was plucked out, a crown of thorns pushed onto his head; He was spit upon, naked and mocked and then, finally, nailed to Barabbas’ cross where He would breathe His last breath.

But Barabbas…ah yes, then there was Barabbas, aka son of Abba, set free, 100% free! As are we, children of the Most High God…those who believe, receive, accept God’s Gift! Yes, anyone who trusts in Jesus Christ is set free from every sin they ever committed or ever will commit. Through Christ, we become beloved sons and daughters of Abba, the Most High God, the One who destined His Son to that cross…for us.

We are set free from the our guilt, from the separation from Abba that we deserve, and we are now joint heirs with the One who laid down His life for us! Abba loved us too much to not do this for us! His love compelled Him to provide for us…abundant life here on earth and eternal life in Heaven with Him! May we never forget the day Jesus took our place and set us free.

Oh Lord, the words ‘Thank You!’ are never enough, but THANK YOU! May we live our lives every day as a thank you to You, to honor and represent You to this world…out of pure love for You, Abba!

Reference: Mark 15:6-15

©Celebrate His Love, 2019