"The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23Day One of my video devotional series for this Christmas.***You'll need to mute the blog music at the bottom of this page.****Come visit me on Facebook on my new ministry page (Shawn Lantz). … [Read more...] about His Amazing Gifts
Peace
Conversation Inside My Head
"And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name."Isaiah 43:5 (NLT)I have been having a running conversation with the Lord the past few weeks. If you could hear it, this is what it has looked like:Lord, please let me know that You are here.Silence.Lord...Lord, are … [Read more...] about Conversation Inside My Head
The Strength of Weakness
"Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong."2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT)It was January 31,1997 and I … [Read more...] about The Strength of Weakness
For This
"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen."Philippians 4:19-20 (New Living Translation)A dear friend of mine sent me this quote this week:"For this I have Jesus."What is your "this" my sweet friend? Imagine the worst possible scenario that your fear … [Read more...] about For This
God Knows What He’s About
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’"Isaiah 45:9 (NLT)I heard this in a sermon by Chuck Swindoll recently. It brought me great encouragement. I know it will encourage some of you, … [Read more...] about God Knows What He’s About
His Still, Small Voice
If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge- then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; Psalm 91:9-11 (NIV)Something really weird happened to me recently. I was sure that I had shut our garage door … [Read more...] about His Still, Small Voice
