Matthew 2:2 “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” In the pre-dawn mornings before Christmas, as I look out the window from my little porch room, I view one of my favorite Continue Reading…
John 14:2 Jesus says, “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” For me, Christmas feels like home. And the sounds of the season serve as auditory signposts. I love the music Continue Reading…
Psalm 77:11-12 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. So what’s the big deal about holidays? Some people love ‘em and some hate the stress that accompanies them. Some Continue Reading…
Matthew 18:3 “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” On my recent babysitting trip to Nashville, I found out my 3-year-old grandson had never experienced a bubble bath. So of course, I decided to remedy the situation Continue Reading…
1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Many things about my faith remain a mystery, but a few principles speak loud and clear. One principle I would take to the bank is the importance of gratitude. God Continue Reading…
3 John 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. “Is it well with your soul?” A former acquaintance used to ask that probing question on occasion. There’s probably not a more Continue Reading…
James 4:14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. My recent return flight from Nashville to Philadelphia turned out to be one for the record books. My son took Continue Reading…
Ephesians 5:27 …so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. The idea of Christ coming for a bride without spot or wrinkle recently took on a deeper meaning. I got Continue Reading…
Isaiah 37:21 … “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Because you have prayed to me….” Do you ever wake up in the morning and just feel sad? That was my case recently. Not only had my football team just lost what should have been an easy win, Continue Reading…
Isaiah 21:5 They prepare the table, they spread the rugs, they eat, they drink. Arise, O princes; oil the shield! It’s time for us in the church to oil our shields. As I was reading in Isaiah the other day, this term caught my attention. Babylon is about to Continue Reading…