Miss Tanya

Answered Prayer

When I was a child, someone close to me didn't go to church and never talked . I knew she believed in that JESUS Christ is her Lord and Savior. She knew I went to church but she would never go with me.…

Luke 11:1 (GNT), Luke 11:2 (GNT), Luke 11:3 (GNT), Luke 11:4 (GNT), Luke 11:5 (GNT), Luke 11:6 (GNT), Luke 11:7 (GNT), Luke 11:8 (GNT), Luke 11:9 (GNT), Luke 11:10 (GNT), Luke 11:11 (GNT), Luke 11:12 (GNT), Luke 11:13 (GNT)

The Nativity

WOW! I can't even imagine being present for the birth of my Lord and Savior! The thought of being in the vicinity of Christ warms my heart and fills me with such joy...it brings tears to my eyes instantly.…

Matthew 2:1 (KJV), Matthew 2:2 (KJV), Matthew 2:3 (KJV), Matthew 2:4 (KJV), Matthew 2:5 (KJV), Matthew 2:6 (KJV), Matthew 2:7 (KJV), Matthew 2:8 (KJV), Matthew 2:9 (KJV), Matthew 2:10 (KJV), Matthew 2:11 (KJV), Matthew 2:12 (KJV)

Believe the Impossible

I want to ask GOD for deliverance this season. I want to move into my own place; free from the circumstances I hot myself into by trying to do things "my way". I pray for deliverance and pray that I will…

Jeremiah 32:17 (GNT), Luke 1:1 (GNT)

Best of the Bible

The most meaningful part of the Bible, for me, is the account of Jesus' life. There is no greater evidence of the ultimate sacrifice and act of pure love than the life/death/resurrection of Jesus Christ.…

Acts 15:22 (GNT), Acts 15:23 (GNT), Acts 15:24 (GNT), Acts 15:25 (GNT), Acts 15:26 (GNT), Acts 15:27 (GNT), Acts 15:28 (GNT), Acts 15:29 (GNT), Acts 15:30 (GNT), Acts 15:31 (GNT)

Being in Sync with God

God is like a conductor at a concert, in that HE has all these different parts that, when they come together--and follow HIM--the result is harmony. If I rehearse, diligently, for my performance with…

Psalm 150:1 (GNT)

True Love

Many people usually think of a specific person from their past when remembering their first love. I was also one of those people. The growth in my Christian walk now leads me in a different direction.…

1 John 3:1 (GNT), 1 John 3:2 (GNT), 1 John 3:3 (GNT), Revelation 2:1 (GNT), Revelation 2:2 (GNT), Revelation 2:3 (GNT), Revelation 2:4 (GNT), Revelation 2:5 (GNT)

White as Snow

I am continuously grateful that despite my faults, God continues to mold me--use me--and most importantly, love me! God is still, at this very moment, shaping me to be more like Jesus and for that I give…

Genesis 1:1 (GNT), Psalm 51:1 (GNT), Psalm 51:2 (GNT), Psalm 51:3 (GNT), Psalm 51:4 (GNT), Psalm 51:5 (GNT), Psalm 51:6 (GNT), Psalm 51:7 (GNT), Psalm 51:8 (GNT), Psalm 51:9 (GNT), Psalm 51:10 (GNT), Isaiah 1:18 (GNT)

Immanuel

GOD is "for" you...cheering you on as you follow HIS direction. GOD is "with" you...right there experiencing the battles just as you are; in the midst! I sense GOD with me daily; throughout each day.…

Isaiah 7:10 (GNT), Isaiah 7:11 (GNT), Isaiah 7:12 (GNT), Isaiah 7:13 (GNT), Isaiah 7:14 (GNT), Isaiah 7:15 (GNT), Matthew 1:22 (GNT), Matthew 1:23 (GNT), John 1:14 (GNT)

His Names

Today, reading about the first and second comings of Christ and the names associated with Jesus, made me think of the many names He is called and what each of them means to me. Immanuelspeaks reverence…

Isaiah 9:6 (KJV), Isaiah 9:7 (KJV), Revelation 19:1 (KJV), Revelation 19:2 (KJV), Revelation 19:3 (KJV), Revelation 19:4 (KJV), Revelation 19:5 (KJV), Revelation 19:6 (KJV), Revelation 19:7 (KJV), Revelation 19:8 (KJV), Revelation 19:9 (KJV), Revelation 19:10 (KJV), Revelation 19:11 (KJV), Revelation 19:12 (KJV), Revelation 19:13 (KJV), Revelation 19:14 (KJV), Revelation 19:15 (KJV), Revelation 19:16 (KJV)

The "sheep" category

I have been really working on forgiveness; not being judgmental; being more like Christ. I am still a work in progress and I continually pray for wisdom and guidance. One change I need to make in my life,…

Matthew 25:31 (GNT), Matthew 25:32 (GNT), Matthew 25:33 (GNT), Matthew 25:34 (GNT), Matthew 25:35 (GNT), Matthew 25:36 (GNT), Matthew 25:37 (GNT), Matthew 25:38 (GNT), Matthew 25:39 (GNT), Matthew 25:40 (GNT), Matthew 25:41 (GNT), Matthew 25:42 (GNT), Matthew 25:43 (GNT), Matthew 25:44 (GNT), Matthew 25:45 (GNT), Matthew 25:46 (GNT)

The Tabernacle Decorations

The quality of the materials used and the details of the construction of the tabernacle symbolize God's greatness. The design of the tabernacle expressed God's perfection, in that He remained separate…

Exodus 25:1 (GNT)

The Gift of Giving

Last year my daughter was having a really rough time at Christmas. She was 19 and I sent her home with my family so she could get away and enjoy the holidays. It was the first time we would've been apart…

Acts 20:35 (GNT), 1 John 4:10 (GNT)

Jesus is the Light

Jesus is the light of the world. As humans, we are born in darkness--we live in darkness. Its not until we accept and believe Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior that we can truly see. It is then that…

Isaiah 9:1 (GNT), Isaiah 9:2 (GNT), Isaiah 9:3 (GNT), Matthew 4:12 (GNT), Matthew 4:13 (GNT), Matthew 4:14 (GNT), Matthew 4:15 (GNT), Matthew 4:16 (GNT), Matthew 4:17 (GNT), Matthew 5:14 (GNT), Matthew 5:15 (GNT), Matthew 5:16 (GNT)

Importance of Service

I think that during those times, children were treated as second class citizens. Jesus using a child for this lesson represented how we must treat everyone...even those society may considered "less than."…

Mark 9:33 (GNT), Mark 9:34 (GNT), Mark 9:35 (GNT), Mark 9:36 (GNT), Mark 9:37 (GNT)

Terrified

Fear is a natural human emotion and we all feel it. However...with faith and the knowledge of JESUS...fear doesn't last long. Imagine being one of those shepherds when the angels came to them when JESUS…

Luke 2:1 (GNT), Luke 2:2 (GNT), Luke 2:3 (GNT), Luke 2:4 (GNT), Luke 2:5 (GNT), Luke 2:6 (GNT), Luke 2:7 (GNT), Luke 2:8 (GNT), Luke 2:9 (GNT), Luke 2:10 (GNT), Luke 2:11 (GNT), Luke 2:12 (GNT), Luke 2:13 (GNT), Luke 2:14 (GNT), Luke 2:15 (GNT), Luke 2:16 (GNT), Luke 2:17 (GNT), Luke 2:18 (GNT), Luke 2:19 (GNT), Luke 2:20 (GNT)

Joseph's Obedience is Key

Many of us make decisions based on what others might say or think. Joseph's obedience is an example we should all follow! He planned to divorce Mary quietly but the moment he learned God's will...he changed…

Matthew 1:1 (GNT)

Anticipating Jesus' Arrival

The wisdom shared by Anna and Simeon, the two elderly people awaiting the arrival of Christ, is a prime example of lessons we can all learn from those with years of wisdom and experience. Their faith…

Luke 2:21 (GNT), Luke 2:22 (GNT), Luke 2:23 (GNT), Luke 2:24 (GNT), Luke 2:25 (GNT), Luke 2:26 (GNT), Luke 2:27 (GNT), Luke 2:28 (GNT), Luke 2:29 (GNT), Luke 2:30 (GNT), Luke 2:31 (GNT), Luke 2:32 (GNT), Luke 2:33 (GNT), Luke 2:34 (GNT), Luke 2:35 (GNT), Luke 2:36 (GNT), Luke 2:37 (GNT), Luke 2:38 (GNT), Luke 2:39 (GNT), Luke 2:40 (GNT)

Always Well-equipped for the job!! (Exodus 4:10-13)

There are many instances where we may feel that we are not the best choice for a given task...but if our God chose someone, would not He have chosen the best person for the job???? We must (every one…

Ask Yourself the Question? (Genesis 6:9)

As I end each day...I will ask myself..."Today...was I an influence, or the influenced?" Either option is not neccessarily 'right or wrong'. However...in either case be sure the "influence" increases/protects/maintains…

I'm Not Always "Right"??

Hmmm...this mornings words hit home for me. I have been known to have a little trouble admitting (or even seeing) that I was/am wrong in a given situation. The amazing thing is that I know "no one is…

Reign Supreme (Genesis 1:27)

Often times, as the head of the household, we state, "I am the King/Queen of this household." That statement is usually made to confirm that we are "in charge". Well God gave us the ultimate "charge"...He…

A Prayer for Help in Time of Trouble (Psalms 6)

Be honest with God...give to Him all your worries. He loves each of us..in spite of ourselves...His plan is always in motion and we must remain in motion with it! Keep learning, growing, praising...seek…