The Hope of Christmas

As Christians, we celebrate the birth of Christ, remembering that His coming set in motion the events that would lead to Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, which gave us the gift of salvation, forgiveness, and relationship with God. So why did so many at the time miss it? And what lesson does that hold for us today?

Gwendolyn Harmon 10/18/24 Gwendolyn Harmon 10/18/24

The Valley of the Shadow of Death

As humans, we have an innate fear of death. But for the Christian, we can walk through the valley of the shadow of death without fear. Why is that? Because the Lord our Shepherd walks with us.

Gwendolyn Harmon 4/19/24 Gwendolyn Harmon 4/19/24

Hope and Quietly Wait

Waiting isn’t easy. But as I wait on the Lord’s guidance for a particular detail, I am learning again how to wait.

Gwendolyn Harmon 7/21/23 Gwendolyn Harmon 7/21/23

Joy and Strength

“The Joy of the Lord is your strength” is one of the most quoted statements in Scripture. But it just scratches the surface of the truth being expressed in Nehemiah 8:10

Gwendolyn Harmon 3/10/23 Gwendolyn Harmon 3/10/23

When Hope Turns Bitter

Proverbs 13:12 says that “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick.” This is exactly what the Israelites experienced when they tasted the bitter water at Marah. What is God’s answer for hope turned bitter?

Gwendolyn Harmon 8/5/22 Gwendolyn Harmon 8/5/22

The Year King Uzziah Died

Ever looked around you at a situation that seemed hopeless? Isaiah 6 gives us a glimpse into where God is when things look bleak.

Gwendolyn Harmon 1/14/22 Gwendolyn Harmon 1/14/22

My Refuge

It is easy to run to our close friends or family when faced with life’s difficulties or uncertainties, while forgetting that God Himself wants to be our refuge.

Gwendolyn Harmon 12/31/21 Gwendolyn Harmon 12/31/21

Bereft, yet Blessed: Lessons from the Life of Anna

Anna’s part of the Christmas account is brief, but it puts an encouraging aspect of God’s character on display and points to the purpose behind the bleakest seasons of our lives.

Gwendolyn Harmon 12/24/21 Gwendolyn Harmon 12/24/21

The Beauty of the Manger

We tend to romanticize the first Christmas, but the birth of Christ would not have been glamorous or cozy or even very impressive. What is it that gives beauty to the manger scene?

Thoughts along the Journey…

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