Betty Whitaker Jackson

When God chose us as His ambassadors, he gave us a job to do. We are to witness Jesus to the world, to proclaim the good news of salvation, to bring peace, to show mercy, and to spread His grace to the whole world.  John 3:16 says, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” and that life is not the mortal one here…..

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On this Sabbath, when our world seems to be in turmoil and strife is rampant, let us fill our churches where we find answers to the big questions, balm for our souls, comfort and peace, and God’s plan. We’ve seen how vulnerable we are, with COVID, political strife, and threats to our very way of life. Susie Larson, in Blessings for Every Day says this today: “May the Lord enlarge your territory, expand your influence, and increase your capacity to walk…..

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Although the events of the last few days have been challenging to this advice, I remember the words of Anne Frank: “In spite of everything, I still believe people are good at heart.” (Goodrich and Hackett, Diary of Anne Frank). I believe God can give us joy even in the midst of difficult circumstances, and we are indeed in difficult circumstances. However, put in perspective of hundreds of years of suffering in other times, like the Dark Ages and the…..

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Romans 8:1-2 is one of the most assuring verses I know, and after suffering through the events of yesterday with the incursion into the Capitol, with images none of us can never erase from our memory, we need a way to Celebrate ’21, Everyone!  It reads: “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to…..

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Colossians 2:7 says: “Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up nourishment from Him, so you will grow in faith, strong, and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives over flow with thanksgiving for all He has done.”

It is difficult to think about things positively right now with COVID, isolation, chaos in government, and concerns about our society’s path forward. But we are assured that what really matters is our close relationship with the…..

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Today’s verse from Psalm 43:3-4 says: “Send out Your light and Your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to Your holy mountain to the place where You live. There I will go to the altar of God, to God–the source of all my joy. I will praise You with my harp, O God, my God!” Fortunately, as New Testament Christians, we can go to God anywhere, for He lives within our hearts. We can worship him on…..

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Exodus 15:26 promises, and we take it for our new year to be truth: “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, obeying His commands and laws, then I will not make you suffer the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.” In this time of pandemic and civic unrest, in this time of assaults on the American culture, traditions,…..

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Whew! Each year as I approach the holidays, I face the hustle, bustle, decision-making, meal-planning, decorations with less and less enthusiasm. It’s probably just that at eighty and a half, I find it all a bit overwhelming, and while I like to think I’m in charge of my life and decisions, invariably I am diminished by a very busy family and church life which dictates dates, menus, times and places, etc. and then I get told, after the fact and…..

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Celebrate ’21, Everyone. Proverbs 4:21-22 says: “Don’t lose sight of My words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning.” and once we have learned that lesson, it will cause us to jump into action in this new world. Isaiah 58:12-11 gives us this advice. After the difficulties of 2020, let us follow this advice: “Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine…..

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Hebrews 11:8 says, “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” Daily Vitamin: “May you have the holy inspiration to live up to what you already know! As you wait on God for your marching orders, may you fully believe that He’ll supply your every need. May you become a bold, brave warrior who stands in faith, trusts…..

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