Merry CHRISTmas Blessings:-)

Jesus is Lord, no matter what happens, no matter where we are in life.  Paul Baloche sings it right;-)

Blessings and Merry Christmas to you this week~Kim

Originally published on 12/25/2013

It is By My Spirit, Says The Lord of Hosts

Sometimes there are mountains and storms that keep us from moving in the direction we need to go.

You know, the mountains and storms...the problem that needs to be solved.  The medical treatment that needs to occur with no way in sight.  The provision appears to be lacking.  The miracle cure for our special needs children.  Or worse, there is no earthly cure for our children, and we must face their death.

We can push the mountain.

We can attempt to shove the mountain out of the way.

We can find what appears to help to move the mountain.

Or, we can pray for the mountain to move.

In the end, it is the Spirit of God who will make a way.  Or, the Lord gives us the spiritual authority to say to the mountain, "Move."

No matter what our obstacle is, whether it is a physical need or an emotional one.  The Lord will help us overcome it through His Holy Spirit.  It is not based on works but based on laying down our hearts before the throne of grace, realizing our own humanity and frailness.  He will remove the obstacle or open the door when the time is right.


In His grip~ Kim

Originally published on 12/24/2013

Miracles Can Come From Ordinary Circumstances Even in Special Needs

I was thinking that sometimes we think we need to create our own miracles.  You know, help God out a bit? Yet, of course, nothing could be further from the truth.  If we "help" God out, things just don't turn out the way we plan...

This time of year, as we prepare for Christmas, we may attempt to bring our own ideas of the holiday into it. We may even have a grand idea that we are going to try and make the holiday perfect.  We practice traditions and then something happens to change the course of our season or our lives.  It seems to come from nowhere and happens out of the blue.  These are the miracles we all wait for, for our families, our children, and even other people close to us.

It does not matter if the changes come from the enemy or a righteous person.  God's purposes for our lives and our children's lives will be carried out. 

Here is another excerpt from our new Advent Devotional:

Ordinary Circumstances

Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. Luke 2:4-6

A decree was made by Herod to have a census. Herod's obsession with the prophecy of a coming king led him to many deranged acts. Mary and Joseph, in an attempt to follow a mad king's decrees, went to Bethlehem for their part in the census. They followed the land of the law, only to participate in the birth of baby Jesus. I doubt they gave it a second thought.

How many of us have walked out of the mundane, and followed the path of routine, medications, doctor's visits and therapies, only to wake up and realize that suddenly our children progressed? Or, do they develop good health without our knowing how it happened? Sometimes, the miracles come in ordinary circumstances, when we least expect it.

Lord, help us not give up, but keep carrying out in faith those things that seem mundane and without value, until the miracle comes.  

In His grip~Kim

Originally published on 12/16/2013

Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus lights the menorah. 

You might say, "Whatever."  But, it is true. In the Hanukah menorah above, the seemingly taller candle in the middle is called the shamash, or servant candle.  It is the candle used to light the others.  Read an excerpt from our newest book, O Little Town of Bethlehem, downloadable on Kindle.  

The Star Came Upon a Midnight Clear

So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the Morning Star rises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19

The Lord tells us about Jesus.  “The Light of the World is the hope of the world,” the day after the school shooting in Connecticut in 2012. 

It remains a very dark season in December for all of us, and yet, we could only turn to Christ during such an evil time.

How amazing that God used a star, or a bright light, from His skies to tell of the birth of Jesus. The season was dark and cold, yet the light over Bethlehem and over the shepherds shone especially brilliant because of the darkness. It came upon a midnight clear, as the song goes.

I see this paralleled in the holiday of Hanukkah. Each Jewish family uses a shamash, or a lighter candle, also known as the servant candle, to light the other candles in the Hanukah menorah each night, for eight days. This joyous holiday celebrates the miracle of one day's oil lasting eight whole days during the day of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Isn't that what Jesus does for us? He is our Servant, lighting our spirit, so that we can shine to the rest of the world, serving them.

Lord, help us to serve others through the light of Your Holy Spirit.

In His grip~Kim

Originally published on 12/9/2013

O Little Town of Bethlehem, A Book

O Little Town of Bethlehem!

Are you already caught up in the business of Christmas?  Why not take a break and read my new book, O Little Town of Bethlehem?

This Advent devotional book reflects the True Jesus, the Jewish Jesus, and the culture surrounding his lifetime.  Interested?  Here is one day's excerpt.

The Shepherds in the Fields

Sometimes we downplay the simplest of jobs. Being a shepherd is cold, smelly, and dirty. Most women would probably label this as the most undesirable job. I know I would! Yet, the shepherds, who were in the dark, alone, and cold, received the special message of light and hope.

Sometimes when we are in the darkest places in our lives, even a small glimmer of light brings hope. We plead to God for it. We seek it out. We run to it.

But, notice that although the shepherds received great light, they still had to wait out their Savior's life to witness the fulfillment of God's promise. Abraham had to wait for God's promises in His life. Joseph went through incredible trials waiting for God's purposes in his life.

No matter what hits us in life, whether it is with our children, our marriages, finances, or families, God will bring a ray of hope. If He cares even for the shepherds who were left in the fields with the flocks of sheep, how can we believe that He won't come to our assistance?

Lord, help us see the light in the dark places, knowing that You are with us, and You will deliver us in Your time.

Prayers for a wonder-filled Christmas to you all!

In His grip~Kim

Originally published on 12/6/2013