It’s so important to live an examined life… to take stock and plumb the depths of what it really means to have a life-changing, transforming, intimate relationship with Jesus. The key to growth and success in this all-important arena is surrender… surrendering our entire life… all of our thoughts, hopes, dreams and desires to our Heavenly Father… yielding ourselves completely […]
Jesus said, “The wise man builds his house on the rock…but the foolish man on the sand.” Which one do you want to be? In these challenging days through which we’re living… a time of great “noise” and confusion… with many voices vying for our attention…it’s critically important for us to be solidly anchored to […]
Friends…good friends…good solid friends…are a huge component in life. So treasured, so valuable. The Bible tells us that Jesus is a “friend that sticks closer than a brother,” and a friend who never fails! In today’s episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS we’ll focus on our Savior’s love and the unique treasure of the never-ending, consistent friendship […]
For the last 12 years we’ve had the tremendous privilege of having Judy Buratovich as part of Celebrant Singers’ ministry. It’s a nearly-impossible task to fully express what a blessing she has been to us in so many ways. Judy […]
“My sheep hear My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” – John 10:27 Perhaps never before in our lifetime has it been more critical to hear God’s voice and find clear direction. We live in a time of great “noise” and confusion with many voices vying for our attention. Where is God in […]
In Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. – Colossians 1:17-18 As a new year dawns, God presents us with […]
Thank God that He doesn’t leave us alone to our own devices to wander and stumble through life. He knows our frame…how very much we need Him…so He promises to lead, to provide and to illuminate our path! Be encouraged today! This year-end episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS assures and comforts us with the knowledge that as 2022 comes to […]
Throughout the season of Advent we hoped for the Savior…prepared our hearts for Him…experienced the joy of His soon-coming…and now we’re right on the cusp of His arrival! Christmas is just hours away! God’s amazing redemptive plan begins at Christmas. This special Christmas episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS sheds light on the Bethlehem story and encourages us to join together with Mary, the Angels and the […]
Ad-vent /’ad-vent/ The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. From the very day Adam and Eve rebelled against God in the garden, He planned their redemption…and ours! This special Advent episode of ENCOURAGING WORDS unfolds God’s redemptive plan for you…for me… and for all mankind. Watch…listen…and be encouraged at the coming of our Savior!
God promised Abraham he’d be the “father of many nations”…yet Abraham was nearly 100 years old and his wife, Sarah, was 90! How could it possibly be? But against all odds, God fulfilled His promise when their son, Isaac was born. One of the key components of this story is Abraham’s unwavering faith. When God […]
