“That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I … Continue reading Holding the promise
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Prompted!
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout [cautiously and carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been divinely revealed (communicated) to him by the Holy Spirit that he would … Continue reading Prompted!
The Presentation
THIS PICTURE IS BY AN ARTIST, RON DICIANNI. IT IS FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS ENTITLED "BEYOND WORDS" THE PAINTING IS ENTITLED "HEAVEN'S LOSS" WHEN JESUS BECAME FLESH, HEAVEN LOST IT'S SON FOR A TIME, BUT WHAT IS HEAVEN'S LOSS BECAME OUR GAIN! I hope I am not boring everyone because it seems as … Continue reading The Presentation
His name is 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 http://bible.com/111/mat.1.21.niv “On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was … Continue reading His name is Jesus!
New Beginnings
“On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.” Luke 2:21 NIV http://bible.com/111/luk.2.21.niv “When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. … Continue reading New Beginnings
Enthumeomai – “Mary did you know?”
“But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them.” Luke 2:19 HCSB http://bible.com/72/luk.2.19.hcsb I cannot believe another year has come and gone. How was 2015 for you? What are your expectations for 2016? As I reflect on all the people who participated in that first Christmas and all the … Continue reading Enthumeomai – “Mary did you know?”
The Mercy Seat, The Manger, and The Empty Tomb
“The Lord also spoke to Moses: “Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for mounting, and to … Continue reading The Mercy Seat, The Manger, and The Empty Tomb
A village called Regret
“After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 HCSB http://bible.com/72/luk.2.17-18.hcsb Jesse, the Chief Shepherd, led the way through the cobbled streets. Even though it was the darkest part of the night, this sleeping village … Continue reading A village called Regret
Hi Ho Hi Ho, It’s Off To Work We Go
“When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough. After seeing … Continue reading Hi Ho Hi Ho, It’s Off To Work We Go
This Silent Night
As I sit here and write I am missing my dad. This will be our first Christmas without him. I write this story in honor of my dad. He was my ultimate storyteller. The way only he could weave a tale is probably the reason I love to write stories. Most of the time he … Continue reading This Silent Night