MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Jesus Christ is Alive and Well!

Hope this finds all of you blessed and encouraged today, even in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the season!!   First, let me extend a heartfelt, sincere "Merry Christmas!"  to each and every one of you . . . and follow that up with the thrilling proclamation that "Jesus Christ IS alive and well today!!"   Hallelujah!   Again, we can join with the heavenly host saying, "Glory to God in the highest!  And on earth, peace, good will to all men!"  HE IS HERE!!!

May we allow the glory of God to shine forth through us (and our homes) to the world around us - - in desparate need of the Reason for the Hope that is within us!!   The Lord Jesus Christ bless you with the gift of His precious presence this Christmas . . . that each one of us would come to know Him in a new and different way, drawing us closer to His heart and His will for our each one of our lives.   I am so thankful to be a small part of your world through His ministry here at 88.7 FM, The Cross!!  Stay blessed!   Jenny

Give Christmas Away This Year

Today, I am so impressed with all the possibilities of what our world, in our immediate areas and abroad, could look like if we would collectively purpose to move SELF out of the way, and reach out to actually "Give Christmas Away" this year!!   To give away OUR  "rights"  :   the things we might believe we "deserve" or that someone  "owes"  us.  Then, redirect our passions to lift up those around us as God has SO CLEARLY directed us to do : 

 

Romans 12:10  "Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring one another."   TAKE DELIGHT ... in HONORING one another!!  WOW!! 


Then, check out Phillipians 2:3  "Don't be selfish;  don't try to impress others.   Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves."    In The Message, it reads :  "Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends.   Don't push your way to the front, don't sweet-talk your way to the top.   Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead.   Don't be obsessed with getting your own advantage.   Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand."   That sums it all up . . . clearly !!


Is there anything else to say ... to more effectively articulate the heart of God for each one of us as we relate to those around us?!  And there's no time like NOW to make the necessary adjustments in our lives . . . to come into line with God's heart . . .  as we celebrate His effort of putting Himself aside. . .  and sending His Son, to be our Savior!!!   HALLELUJAH!!!    HE IS WORTHY!!  Let us prefer one another!!   :)  Jenny

...and a Happy New Year!

Christmas time is here, and for many it marks a time of true reflection.  And for me, this year, marks a monumental moment in my life.

A year ago, I would have never believed it.  A year ago, I was facing surgery and grieving its necessity.  A year ago, I thought I was losing so much.  A year ago, I was sad and burdened and scared.  Not a fun place to be. You see, God often takes us to places that knock the breath out of us, humble us to the point that we can't look up, and we are left wondering if we really have a purpose.  But, oh! how lovingly He has a way of making it all work out!

This year, I am overwhelmed, and so excited about what the next holds!  This next year begins with something new; a dream come true!  I am now something that I have dreamed my whole life of being!  I am officially a published author!  The road hasn't been easy, and I have been highly disillusioned in the process, but it has taught me to put God first, to wait for Him, to acknowledge Him every step of the way, and most of all, never to doubt His calling in my life!

You know, I don't know what He has in store for me, or for my ministry, or for this book.  And, maybe it will all fizzle out and dry up...but even if that happens, I know one thing: I am seeking His will.  I love Proverbs 19:21.  It says this: "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but the Lord's will prevails!"  He is a good God!  And His plans are precious for His children.  So on this night I am reminded of the angels herald, "Glory to God in the highest, peace to all good men on whom His favor rests!"

Merry Christmas, and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In The Thick of the Holiday Spirit

YAY!!  :))  I love this time of year and all that it represents in my life . . . from childhood to today!!  This has always represented a time to pull in to our home and enjoy the blessings of family!!  From the food preparations and decorations, to extra opportunities for fellowship and fun, with game times and special visits!! 

This year, for the first time, all my children and I are in the Family Church production of The Gospel According To Scrooge - - an amazing Broadway-style holiday event that brings the reality of our need for Jesus into the traditional story of the life of Ebenezer Scrooge!!  If you're in the area, you can get tickets online, FREE :), at www.familychurch.org and click on Scrooge!  Opening night is this Thursday, running this weekend and next, so plan to come out and join us and bring someone with you!!  You'll be blessed!

I pray that all of us, each one, can remain focused on the true meaning of the season and truly value the treasure of those God has granted us to share this life with . . . giving Him the gift of honoring our friends and families and making special moments this year that REALLY COUNT!!  

Blessings!!  :)  Jenny