Jesus Is the Bread of Life

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." — John 6:35 

Jesus declared that He is the bread of life.

Whoever comes to Him will never go hungry.

He satisfies our longing and fills us with living water and living bread.

Jesus is our sustenance.

He gives us everything we need.

And much more.

The Gospel Is the Power of God That Brings Salvation

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. — Romans 1:16 

The gospel is the power of God.

It brings salvation to everyone who believes.

Therefore, I am not ashamed of the gospel.

The gospel is given first to the Jew and then to the Gentile.

God's creation is given to everyone.

And it shows us His glory.

God So Loved the World

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16

Today was Kirk's birthday.

And our friend Ralph's memorial service.

After the service we walked down to the harbor and had lunch at the Brigantine.

A beautiful day. And our table was right by the window, overlooking the water.

This was our view.

After lunch, we walked back to the church.

Then we went back to the church in the evening for a symphony concert.

A fun day with friends.

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. — John 11:24

This time of year we celebrate Jesus' birth.

But we also reflect on His life.

And we thank Him for dying on the cross for our sins.

The word, Christmas, contains the word Christ, our Savior.

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let every heart prepare Him room,

And heaven and nature sing!

Whoever Hears My Word and Believes

Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. — John 5:24

Whoever hears God's Word and believes it has eternal life.

Easter reminds us that when we believe in Jesus, we have everlasting life.

Because Jesus lives, we will live with Him again one day.

He has crossed over from death to life.

That gives us hope that one day we can do the same.

God So Loved Us

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today my team at Axos Bank is celebrating one of our coworkers who is expecting his first baby.

We will decorate onesies and hold a surprise baby shower for him.

He and his wife are waiting to be surprised by whether they are having a girl or a boy.

They do not want to find out beforehand.

Kirk and I did the same with Abby.

What a wonderful surprise to discover we had a new baby girl!

Love Rejoices in the Truth

Love . . . rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. — I Corinthians 13:6-7

Yesterday was Kirk's birthday!

Abby and I rejoice in his love for our family.

We are blessed to have a wonderful Christian man for my husband and her dad.

Our love has endured many things.

Through it all, Kirk has rejoiced in the truth and has believed completely in God through His Son, Jesus.

This sensitive and caring guy has been an awesome and humbling example of God's love.

Abby and I have been able to lean on him for guidance and direction.

We surround him with our love and appreciation.

We are thankful to God.

Jesus, the Life

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. — John 11:25

During this advent season, we await the coming of Jesus. Advent means coming.

But we are also reminded that He gave His life for us on the cross.

And He rose again and now lives in heaven with His Father, God.

Jesus is the resurrection.

He is alive, and we, too, can have eternal life, thanks to  His sacrifice.

When we believe in Him, we will live even though we die.

What a wonderful message that is to hear.

Jesus, the Bread of Life

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. — John 6:35

Last night we watched some of Ben Hur before we went to sleep.

One of the people in the film was a wise man who visited Jesus when he was born and was now trying to find him, 30 years later.

During this Christmas season, we are thanking God for sending Jesus.

We rely on Him as our bread of life.

He has given us strength to continue when can't do it on our own.

And He has healed me from cancer.

Whoever comes to Him will never go hungry and will never thirst.

Rejoicing in His promises.