by marian | Oct 11, 2015 | Devotionals
God’s word changes lives and transforms people. As you read through it, every page is full of the wisdom of God, which is the opposite of man’s advice. The world will try to convince you that somehow based on trying harder, you can somehow help yourself. The Bible, however, directs us to our heavenly Father as our source–the only One we need to rely on. It’s not about ourselves. Instead, it’s the exact opposite. We need to die to self and completely depend on God. When that happens, we will begin to grow in new ways. We will begin to experience a deeper walk with God. Being timid and lacking zeal will be replaced with a fresh, new boldness. The power of the Holy Spirit will enable you to proclaim this amazing news without apologies. When you begin to allow the Lord to guide you, great things happen! You will see change in your own life and then you can’t help but share that with others. And so that’s why it’s called the good news! It’s good news because it changed you. It’s even better news because it can also change others. The Gospel is something that you want to spread to everyone you know in every way you can. We need to share it with our friends, neighbors, coworkers, acquaintances–even strangers! We need to pray and ask that the Holy Spirit will lead us to people who are searching for the truth. When we are intentional about witnessing, God opens doors so we can step out in boldness. May the Lord prepare you and me and lead us to those divine moments in our day...
by marian | Sep 30, 2015 | Devotionals
It seems the most dramatic part of any race is the rush towards the finish line. All eyes are strained to see who will finish first. The air is filled with this breathless anticipation as time seems to stand motionless in the final seconds to the countdown. The Lord Jesus Christ had His eyes on one goal: He knew that beyond the agony of the cross and the shame He had to bear, He would be victorious and reign in heaven. He laid everything aside just to secure my salvation. When it was finished and paid in full, He sat down at the right hand of God’s throne as the only mediator between God and man. I can completely trust this Savior. He condescended to life and death on this earth 2000 years ago for my sake. He promises He will walk with me every step of the way. Gracious God, I’m grateful for your sacrifice on the cross for my sins. Teach me to put my faith in you no matter what the road looks like. In Jesus’ name I pray this, Amen. –Marian...
by marian | Jul 9, 2015 | Blog
Hello Friends! Just a quick update on my CD Giveaway Week. I’d like to give more of my friends a chance to win one of these five signed CD’s and so…the deadline is now extended until Saturday! Be sure to like my musician page and stay tuned for the winners’ names! ...
by marian | Jul 6, 2015 | Devotionals
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.–Psalm 55:22 This verse is so powerful because it is the answer to positive thinking and the “let it go” Disney philosophy of our day. The psalmist says that I don’t have to think optimistically about something or try to find solutions to all problems or even just to forget about it. The wisest choice I can make is to instead place my burden–that means all my worries, cares, concerns, problems–in the hands of the Lord. He promises that He will carry that load. He assures me that He will see me through any trial. He then goes on to say that not only will He sustain me and be with me through that trial, but that the Lord will also not allow that trial to shake me in any way. It doesn’t matter the kind of storm I face when my life is built upon the rock of my salvation, the Lord Jesus Christ. His loving arms are eternal and never changing and His promises are true. I can always count on the Lord. This is also a reminder that I need to make sure I’m investing my time, talent, and resources in things that are lasting. If I build my house on sand, then I will not be able to withstand the difficult days because it will all wash away in a moment. The righteous build on things of lasting importance that will have value in eternity. A prayer for today: Gracious Father in Heaven: I put my hope in You and leave...
by marian | Jul 1, 2015 | Blog
It’s great to announce just a few things that I’ve been working on! Starting today, you can enjoy my NEW Site sign up of for my NEW Newsletter visit and like my NEW Facebook Musician Page take part in my CD Give Away Week watch a Video from my concert on Twitter and My Personal Facebook Page! For those of you who are interested, you can also purchase my CD in two formats: a digital download or the physical album. The cost is $10.00 and it is paid fast and easy through PayPal. Thank you for supporting my music and may the Lord richly bless you!...
