This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:10 NIV) My brother, who is probably one of the greatest philosophers I know, once said that we shouldn't have to look very far to find love because itContinue reading "Love Came Down at Christmas"
God Knew You Could Handle It
For those of you who ever wondered what the boy Jesus was like, the movie, The Young Messiah, will give you a glimpse of His childhood and the joys and struggles that Mary and Joseph faced of raising an exceptional child. As Jesus grows and His power becomes known to others, Mary asks Joseph, "WhyContinue reading "God Knew You Could Handle It"
The Search is Over
He was in the world, the world was there through him, and yet the world didn’t even notice. He came to his own people, but they didn’t want him. (John 1:11 MSG) A young man actively searched for a woman to spend the rest of his life with and in the process, was found byContinue reading "The Search is Over"
The Meaning Behind His Name
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 NIV) The meaning of names fascinates me. In Bible times, names signified an individual’s character, function or destiny, and I believe they still do. When the birth ofContinue reading "The Meaning Behind His Name"
No Word From God Will Ever Fail
The angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John…Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years."Continue reading "No Word From God Will Ever Fail"
Are You Checking Your List?
“This is what God does. He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish—to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty.” (Matthew 5:45 MSG) “He's making a list, and checking it twice; gonna find out who's naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town.” So goes the traditionalContinue reading "Are You Checking Your List?"
Rediscovering the Reason for the Season
But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, which will make everyone happy. This very day in King David’s hometown a Savior was born for you. He is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 CEV) Faith Hill's song, "Where Are You Christmas?" is a fitting song for those of us whoContinue reading "Rediscovering the Reason for the Season"
His Majesty, King Jesus
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21 NIV) The world waited in anticipation as the British royals not only announced the gender, but also the name of their new family member. It seemed as thoughContinue reading "His Majesty, King Jesus"
Do Not Be Afraid
The words, "Do not be afraid" ring like an echo throughout the birth narrative. We hear them when the angel(s) of the Lord:Tells old and fearful Zechariah, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John." (LukeContinue reading "Do Not Be Afraid"
The Best Gift Ever
“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.” (Matthew 2:2 NIV) We often associate the magi, or wise men, with the gifts they brought to the Christ child, while overlooking the best gift they gave Him before they presented HimContinue reading "The Best Gift Ever"
Rising with the Son 