Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Since the beginning of time people have basically been searching for three things: Some direction (the way), something that is real (the truth), and something that will last forever (life.) In our world there are many ways to travel: highways, back roads, buses, trains, planes and more. The world tells us that there are also many ways, or paths, to reach God: Be a good person, follow a list of do’s and don’ts, and go to church and countless different religions. They also say we should do whatever feels…

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12 This world can be a dark place and as Daughters of The King we are called to be a light in the darkness. Godly character adds color to our lives and each fruit of the spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control) that is displayed in our lives has the power to brighten not just our path, but the lives and paths of others. Black and white images give us a basic idea…

As we journey on the paths of our lives, we are given many opportunities to develop Godly character. Each day the Lord orchestrates activities, encounters, allows trials and provides ways out of temptations all of which will help refine us to become all that He created us to be. When we choose to see these events as learning opportunities and divine encounters, we are better able to respond in ways that reveal the fruit that God’s Holy Spirit is producing in us. Galatians 5:22-23 tells us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We are all capable of developing these…

When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, He responded with what is now called the Lord’s Prayer, found in Matthew 6:9-13. He also 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) In the Old Testament God provided manna for the children of Israel one day at a time. Each day as they trusted in God’s provision, they would gather what was required and if they gathered more than needed, it would rot. Every day we have the opportunity to see our tasks, our to-do lists, our relationships and…

In our lives we will encounter many different types of paths. Some will be filled with anticipation of the destination, joy and excitement. Others will lead us to places of grief, disappointment and sorrow. How we navigate those paths and who we invite to join us along the way will have a tremendous impact on the whole experience and outcome. The bible tells a story of two men who were walking a path of loss and discouragement. Their pain was evident and they felt hopeless. But their story and path didn’t end there. Along the way they were joined by another traveler who listened as they described the cause of…

Over the last several months I have been working on a book that will be a continuation of the Royal Records of the Daughter of the King. This book addresses the Paths We Take and how our daily walk reflects what and who we believe in. Most importantly we need to know Jesus. He told us in His word that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. What does that all mean? We will learn that on the paths of life that we walk. Every situation we encounter will be an opportunity to discover the truths about Jesus and His presence in our lives. How we respond will…

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 God has a beautiful plan for your life. And He wants to lead you each step of the way. That is why one of the names of God, Emmanuel, means “God with us.” God wants to be intimately involved in our lives. He wants us to know His voice and follow Him. In fact, He wanted to be with us so strongly that He sent His Son to physically walk the earth. That baby in the manger was God and He is…

One of my favorite Christmas songs is Mary did you know. The lyrics remind me of the awe and wonder that surrounds our Savior. When I hear the song I try to imagine Mary’s response and picture her kissing her child while he sleeps. We could ask the same questions of ourselves. Do we know? Do we know Jesus as the Lord and Savior of our lives? Take a moment and hear the words again. Read them slowly and be reminded of what you know about Jesus. Mary did you know? Mary, did you know that your baby boyWould one day walk on water?Mary, did you know that your baby…

I was reminded yesterday that not everyone is happily celebrating the holiday season this year. A friend shared her tears and pain at the loss of a loved one that is dearly missed this year. My heart broke for her as she courageously tried to find some joy, but the sadness was too much for her. In the Grief Share program “Surviving the Holidays,” one of the counselors reminds us that Jesus came into the world to end sin and death. Those two things cause so much suffering and heartache, but His birth is a reminder of the promise of God to send a Savior that would conquer both. “And…