Monthly Archives: December 2013

“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up”  (James 4:9-10). James speaks against pride in his … Continue reading →

“Submit yourselves therefore to God.  Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) Just as Mary unconditionally turned every part of her being over to God, we too must surrender our will. If we truly surrender and … Continue reading →

“And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.  For with God nothing shall be impossible.  And Mary said, Behold the handmaid … Continue reading →

“I wait quietly before God, for my salvation comes from him”  (Psalm 62:1 NLT) “I wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him”  (Psalm 62:5 NLT). For a talker like me, these verses present quite a challenge. I … Continue reading →