Hebrews 12:2 Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. “We’re focusing more on the needles than the tree!” I told Continue Reading…
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 1:24-25 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus. Let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing…Have you noticed Continue Reading…
Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” I was psyched! My husband and Continue Reading…
Acts 10:1-2 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion…a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. Want to please the Lord? Fear God. Pray continually. And give generously. “I wish I hadn’t been so generous,” Continue Reading…
Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). My husband and I recently drove from Pennsylvania to Rhode Island to watch our 6-year-old grandson star as the Grinch in his kindergarten play. We weren’t driving Continue Reading…
2 Timothy 2:20-21 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Continue Reading…
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. As the Christmas season approaches, I find myself yearning for its simple message of hope. A message proclaiming there is no brokenness too broken for God. There is no disappointment too devastating, no sorrow too Continue Reading…