“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
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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
This Christmas Journey
“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to … Continue reading This Christmas Journey
The Dilemma
Ever have that problem in your life, that circumstances surrounding you just weighs on you. You know you need to deal with it but you just don’t know where to start. You are facing a dilemma. And it is nagging you. Gnawing on your every thought. You go to bed and you are thinking about … Continue reading The Dilemma
Filled and overflowing
In 3 days I will be full and overflowing with Christmas ham and turkey and dressing and mashed potatoes. Yes I am hungry. But this is not the full and overflowing I am talking about. “Now Zachariah his father was filled with and controlled by the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, Blessed (praised and extolled … Continue reading Filled and overflowing
No! His name is John
“When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her. When the baby was eight days old, they all came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him … Continue reading No! His name is John
The Angel Candle or the Candle of love
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will … Continue reading The Angel Candle or the Candle of love
Mary’s Song – The Magnificat
“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to … Continue reading Mary’s Song – The Magnificat
Holy Spirit will come upon you
“The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35 HCSB http://bible.com/72/luk.1.35. I would be remiss if I didn't take a good look at the most prominent … Continue reading Holy Spirit will come upon you