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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Christmas Carol Chronicles: Silent Night
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Christmas Carol Chronicles: The Little Drummer Boy
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
What Does Your Cross Mean?
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©2013 Pamela D. Williams
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Welcome to Trucksville!
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Revitalizing a Stale Spiritual Relationship
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Becoming a Star for Jesus
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Rest, Relax, Reconnect!
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As a respite before we move, Dick and I are venturing to Pawleys Island, South Carolina this week. After the last few weeks of sorting, hauling, wrapping, and lugging, the house is pretty much packed up. So we are really looking forward to relaxing and recharging. We both need it. Moving creates stress, (no matter how happy we both are about it) and stress is exhausting (so if hefting loaded boxes around!).
They heard the message, but it did them no good,
because when they heard it, they did not accept it with faith.
We who believe, then, do receive that rest which God promised.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
How Do You De-Stress?
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
I Surrender!
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Aren't these beautiful words of surrender to God? If you desire to fully experience God's love, simply and sincerely speak them in your heart. If you pray this prayer for the first time today, pleases email me so that I can rejoice with you!
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
A Cord of Three Strands
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Enthusiasm is Contagious!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Looking Forward
Why won't this ring come off this tub no matter what I scrub it with? Exhausted, I sat down on the floor and cradled my head in my hands. I just can’t do this.
©2013 Pamela D. Williams
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Caught in a Whirlwind
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
What's in Your Closet?
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- Ezekial 31:18 “Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit.”
- Ephesians 4:31 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
- James 1:21 “Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”
- 1 Peter 2:1 “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.”
- 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
- Micah 7:18 “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”
- Luke 18:27 “What is impossible with men is possible with God."
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.”
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
The Cancer of Worry
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Spiritual Self-editing
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©2013 Pamela D. Williams
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Reflections on Psalm 51
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©2013 Pamela D. Williams
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
God's Handiwork
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How has God's handiwork ministered to you this Summer?
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Our Spiritual Toolbox
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Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads.
©2013 Pamela D. Williams
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Be Yourself
©2013 Pamela D. Williams
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Shine Like Stars
Linking up with TGIF @ Bible Love Notes! "You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,
as you offer them
the message of life.”
Philippians. 2:
15b-16a (TEV)
It was one of those clear, crisp nights, when the sky is inky black
and the stars are beautiful, bright pinpoints of light. Spellbound by their clarity and beauty in the
vast darkness of the night, deep appreciation welled up inside me and I thanked
the Lord for His awesome handiwork. |
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Crowding out Jesus
In a recent daily devotional, I read the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10. As a “chief tax collector”, Zacchaeus associated with a motley lot known for their dishonesty, extortion, and violence.
When he was told Jesus was coming, he ran outside to catch a glimpse of the man whose reputation preceded Him. People heard about Jesus’ teachings, His healings, and other miracles, and wanted to see for themselves. Though Zacchaeus was rich and had a job and a home, he obviously still had some unfulfilled need that he felt Jesus could satisfy.
After discovering a throng of people, many of whom would welcome a chance to push, shove, and poke the local tax collector, Zacchaeus skirted the crowd, ran ahead, and climbed a tree. Though not a very dignified posture for a tax collector accustomed to having servants, nice possessions, and getting what he wanted, Zacchaeus did what he had to do to see Jesus.
Knowing what was in Zacchaeus’ heart, Jesus reached out to him. Immediately, Zacchaeus’ welcomed Jesus into his home and his life. The change was transforming—so much so that he even offered to give away half his belongings!
Sometimes we can’t see Jesus either—not because of a crowd blocking our way, but because something within or around us keeps us from getting close to Him—pride, unhealthy relationships, love of possessions, wrong priorities, fear of what Christ will ask of us, unforgiveness, and other roadblocks.
Just like Jesus knew Zacchaeus’ heart and reached out to him, Jesus knows us and reaches out to us. The question is, how have we responded? Do we welcome His presence? What keeps us from connecting with Jesus?
Our answers are personal. What must I do (or stop doing) to draw closer to Jesus? How important is it to me to stay connected? Am I allowing Jesus to mold and make me after His will? All it takes is a willing heart because He has promised, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” (James 4:8)
Be encouraged!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Transformed by Scripture
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- To correctly interpret God’s Word we need God’s Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21). Wesley recommends that before we open our Bibles, we seek the Holy Spirit’s help to understand what we are reading, and conclude our time in God’s Word by asking Him to engrave God’s truths on our lives.
- Just as we need food every day, we need God’s Word daily. Reiterating God’s instructions in Joshua 1:8, Wesley suggests we read Scripture both in the morning and in the evening, choosing passages from both the Old and the New Testaments.
- Wesley encourages us to note the basic threads of our faith in the passages we read. We will see how God purposefully wove together His message from Genesis to Revelation. (John 5:39) As we read, we can keep these questions in mind:
- Which verses help me see my sinful nature?
- How does this scripture dovetail with Jesus’ sacrifice for my salvation?
- What aspects are mentioned of the new life Jesus offers me?
- How am I challenged to holier living?
- Wesley advocates meditating on truths we find in the Bible, allowing God’s living, active Word to judge the thoughts and attitudes of our hearts. (Hebrews 4:12) The all-exposing beam of Scripture will prompt both praise and repentance.
- Lastly, the Word of God is a lamp to guide us in our daily living. (Psalms 119:107) Wesley admonishes us to prayerfully search the Scriptures with the intention of learning God’s will for our lives, and then determine to follow it.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Training for a Race
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