“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
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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
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