Perhaps the most famous passage in the book of Joel is the promise of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28). Peter quoted that verse . . .

Do you feel you work hard, yet see very little fruit? Do you feel as if you put your hard-earned wages in a purse with holes?

May God our Father give you grace and peace. We always pray for you, and we give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:2-3 NLT

Have you committed the unpardonable sin? Do you feel guilty when you take the Lord’s name in vain? Do you worry about denying Christ under pressure? What is the unpardonable sin anyway?

For centuries, we have been praying to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers. What if our most effective evangelists are stuck in a backroom watching videos and eating fishy crackers? Let’s partner with God in raising up an army of passionate children . . . .

What are you excited about for 2024?

Two of the many things I am excited about are

1)    More time with my art and

2)    Watching what God will do with these children’s books.

The mark made by this “man clothed in linen” protected the recipient from God’s coming judgment. Life and death were in the power of this man’s pen . . .

What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Mine revolves around a nativity set. This particular nativity was the centerpiece . . . .

Do you need a ray of hope today? I found one in an unlikely place.

Poor Jeremiah was caught up in . . .

Imagine Mary, a sweet young girl experiencing within her own body the fulfillment of God’s promise to her people. She joyfully praised God with Elizabeth, who was experiencing a miracle pregnancy in her old age. . . .