Daily and Weekly Christian Inspiration
I always begin my devotional time with words of gratitude. Surrounded by not only His love this morning but also the love of my puppies, I entered His presence with thanksgiving for the love and companionship of my two furry children, my wee Westie Iona and my Scottie Mr. Knightly.
2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
“When we spend time alone in God’s presence, others will know that we have been changed by the authenticity and integrity of our walk.”
See page 182 “Developing a Secret History with God” Book available on Amazon/ Barnes&Noble/ Walmart/Lulu/ itunes/ Kindle/ Nook/http wwwclfrance.com/ W.H. Smith UK/or a bookstore near you.
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” ~ C.S. Lewis
Just as darkness has to flee at the rising of the sun even so darkness has to flee when the light of the gospel rises in our hearts.
2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ
John 1:4-5 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi
Even just a smile could brighten someone’s life today!
Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Thank you to my dear fellow pastors Greg and Annette Saunders for traveling with Patti from Norwalk Ct. to Cold Spring NY to hear my message of hope as I ministered to the Women at the Walter Hoving Rehab Home. Your support meant so much to me!
Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.