Messages of Hope by Marlene McKenna
The Humungous Hill Remember & Rejoice “This month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to be the first month of the year for you.” Exodus 12:2 This past year raced by like the Kentucky Derby–too fast to capture more than a blur. So how do we harness 2023? By remembering and rejoicing as […]
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, Oh LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 Fear gripped my throat with his strong hand and squeezed. “You’re not safe,” he hissed. My heart pounded as I sat up in bed and held my stomach. “Oh LORD,” I prayed, “You are […]
“Our identity comes from Jesus alone, not from anything we have done (good or bad) or will do in the future (good or bad) or from our family (good or bad) or from our past (good or bad). ” — Read on havhope.com/2016/05/25/nothing-but-the-blood/
May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23a (NIV) They’ve been trapped for four years, stuffed in small, cardboard boxes in our garage. They are the household items I packed when we sold our home. Yet, I still have them tucked away. For the most part, I pretend […]
The fear that creeps into our hearts is not from God. He is with me. He comforts me. But, if I follow my own path of selfishness and pride instead of humility and grace then His name sake is tarnished and I cease to follow my Shepherd.