Christian – Thoughts to Encourage

It’s February!

Oh oh, It’s February already! Where did January go? Well Happy Belated New Years New Year? It doesn’t seem like a new year. Everything’s the same. All the old problems and difficulties just carry over into the next year. The only thing that changes is a number. Why do we celebrate the day the yearContinue reading “It’s February!”

Love Was Born

In a manger, in a cave for animals, Love was born. In the insignificant town of Bethlehem, Love was born. The only witnesses to this miraculous event were the animals there and his human parents. God is Love and created us to love Him. But Adam and Eve rejected His way and chose sin. HeContinue reading “Love Was Born”

Shepherds

It will soon be Christmas. Every year we celebrate the birth of the most important Person to come to this earth; Jesus, Immanuel, God with us. Do you ever wonder what His contemporaries thought? Mary the young girl who willingly gave up her very life to bring Jesus into the world, Joseph who cared forContinue reading “Shepherds”

Being a Vessel

In the Bible God refers to us as clay that He, the Potter, can form into a vessel. I want to become that vessel. The process is not easy and we often balk at being changed but think how wonderful it would be to be used by God to minister to others. Lump of ClayContinue reading “Being a Vessel”

Thankful

As we come to Thanksgiving Day I’m reminded of the privilege we have to pray and give thanks for God’s blessings. If we accepted Jesus as our Lord we become a child of God. Scripture says God desires to hear from us and receive our love and praise. He is our Father. Some people haveContinue reading “Thankful”

When You’re Feeling Bad

I wrote this poem several years ago when I was feeling down one time. I learned that God is the only One Who can free us from these heavy feelings. by Charlene Despair envelopes us like a dark and gloomy cloud. it causes us to turn inside, no joy or peace allowed. There is noContinue reading “When You’re Feeling Bad”

Family Woes

Here’s a thought for you to consider. Recently family problems have come up in church for prayer. I wrote this poem years ago so I shared it with the Ladies Prayer group and it seemed to minister to them. I share it now in the hopes it will help someone out there in cyber landContinue reading “Family Woes”