The following is from Google Translate. Here are the lyrics to Jingle Bells translated from Chinese to English by that amazing online translator. I’m pretty sure that singing this loudly is definitely one way to spread Christmas cheer! Snow windward fluttering Earth picturesque Santa Claus driving his sleigh Jingle Bells Christmas songs flying Everyone happily it! Celebrate …
Making Prayer Count
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 So just what is “righteousness”? 1. Looking for righteousness inside of man is like looking for life inside a grain of sand. No matter how many grains of sand you pick up to examine, you will never find life within any of them. In the …
Inside Out
Ever noticed how God seems more interested with our inside than our outside? I suppose that since He Himself is Spirit, and our own rebirth results in a spiritual man – it would make sense that His dealings with us are first spiritual ones. Think about the paralytic that was lowered down the roof to Jesus. …
A Glimpse of Unity
Strap on your spiritual goggles and we go deep into the first part of James 5:16. Let’s look at each word individually and then put together our own truth meditation as He speaks to us specifically. “Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.” “Confess” – Greek verb …
“The Prayer Offered in Faith”
Heath was five when he came to live with us that autumn. His 20-year-old mom, her boyfriend and another male relative had been evicted from their apartment next door. At first, I had told her “no” when Denice asked if I would keep Heath. She said they were going to live in their car awhile. But, …
Sick? Yeah. Me, too.
“Is anyone among you sick?” (James 5:14). It’s amazing how important that you think you are, until you are rendered unable to do anything. I was sick recently and reduced to praying feeble prayers in a weakened condition. Throughout the illness, I was reminded of several things: I am always dispensable. He continues to do amazing things …
Uninflated
“What you see is what you get.” Ever met someone like that? Non-pretentious. Unassuming. Vulnerable. You know – the kind of person who does what they say and is the same in public as well as private. Kinda refreshing, huh? I’m talking about those that “practice what they preach” – a person of authority (Matthew 7:28-29). …
Happy Birthday
Today is a very special day in the life of our family. It’s Mark’s birthday. And so – my dear husband – this post is for you. Thank you for seeing inside of me, something that I couldn’t envision alone: Christ in me, the Hope of Glory. Thank you for slowly untangling my misconceptions of …
Meditating on Truth
It’s been a little while since we have dug into the Greek together. Let’s do another truth meditation today. I’ll give you the Greek meanings of the words, and you write what He speaks to you as you listen. “You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.” James 5:8. …
Future and Final Reality
What does my future hold? Last year, Mark and I had two granddaughters, I expanded my freelance writing, and I began praying with a group of ladies that has rocked my world. What will this year hold? Even as I talk about my future plans, I know very well that “(I) do not know what (my) life …