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 byContinueContinue reading “The Search is Over”
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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 ofContinueContinue 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.”ContinueContinue 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 traditionalContinueContinue 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 whoContinueContinue 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 thoughContinueContinue 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.” (LukeContinueContinue 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 HimContinueContinue reading “The Best Gift Ever”
What Will You Give Him?
They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.(Matthew 2:11 NLT) One Christmas, I found myself contemplating on the well-known song, “Little Drummer Boy.” Unlike the Magi, the little boyContinueContinue reading “What Will You Give Him?”
You Shall Call His Name Jesus
She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 MEV) I was at the mall a few years ago when I ran into an old friend from elementary school. Many years had passed but I still remembered her name and sheContinueContinue reading “You Shall Call His Name Jesus”
Rising with the Son 