“Safe” in the Hands of Jesus”

Understanding His Plan… The Rapture ~ Part 2 The Rapture is the theological concept of believers being suddenly snatched away or “caught up” to meet Jesus Christ in the air, described in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The English term comes from the Latin raptus (seized/carried away), which translates the Greek word harpazo (ἁρπάζω), meaning to snatch…… Continue reading “Safe” in the Hands of Jesus”

“SAFE” in the Hands of Jesus”

Understanding His Plan… The Rapture ~ Part 1 In presenting this blog to my readers on the Rapture and the Tribulation, I want you to know it is not meant to frighten you, but to provide clarity, comfort, and reassurance to believers. The Scriptures are clear: this world is passing, broken, and groans under sin.…… Continue reading “SAFE” in the Hands of Jesus”

“Blessed are those who mourn”

From Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount… Mourning is not a sign of weakness but a “pathway to God’s blessing” Jesus said, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Those words in Matthew 5:4 used to confuse me. Mourning does not feel blessed. Loss does not feel holy. Yet Jesus speaks as One…… Continue reading “Blessed are those who mourn”

As Christmas Draws Near, Let Our Hearts Find Peace

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14 Advent Week 2: Peace Advent Theme : The peace of the Messiah Candle Color: Purple Scripture Readings: Isaiah 40:1–5Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare…… Continue reading As Christmas Draws Near, Let Our Hearts Find Peace

Hope: The Purpose of Advent Week 1

The Celebration of the Christmas Season is Beginning… Theme: Hope in the Promised MessiahCandle Color: PurpleKey Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2–7; Romans 15:12–13; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2 All Scriptures KJV King James Version of the Bible. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 9:2–7 “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land…… Continue reading Hope: The Purpose of Advent Week 1