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Messages of Hope by Marlene McKenna
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 When I was a little girl I played soccer, not because I loved it but because my father loved it and I wanted to please him. However, one time an opposing player fell when […]
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20 Christmas is a time to reflect on what’s important and express gratitude for the precious gift of God’s Son. […]
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king.” 1 Samuel 15:23 Crossing the finish line after a grueling marathon must incite a feeling of overwhelming relief and accomplishment. I say “must” because I am not a runner. However, I can imagine […]
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 Boxing God out has been a common occurrence throughout my Christian walk. Viewing Him as an opponent, with […]
“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” Acts 20:24 One of the most difficult things to comprehend as a Christian is that Christ is in me. In my frail […]
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.” Jeremiah 17:7 During a recent hike through the mountains of North Carolina I saw a mama bear and her cub, two deer, a family of turkeys, a chipmunk and several butterflies dressed in vibrant cornflower blue with black trim. I felt […]
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