Who are your treasured gifts in life? For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. John 3:17 God sent the gift of His Son, Jesus, to teach humanity how to live, forgive, serve, and love. From birth, Jesus …
Whether you celebrate Christ-mas with friends, family, the homeless, the addicts, the lost, the sick, the animals, the searching, or alone, there is one common thread that pulls us together in love and community from one end of the earth to the other = The Christ child who came to save you and me. For …
Let Christ be the King of your heart, too, this Christ-mas. It is a lifetime of hope. Seek the real meaning of the babe in a manager. Mary and Joseph are almost to Bethlehem. The time of God’s own son, the Christ child, the king of hearts far and wide, is approaching quickly. Are you …
The Story of Christ-mas foretold in Jeremiah still speaks to us today of God’s promise to humanity. Generations believed and shared the coming news. Faithful wanderers searched year after year, never wavering, only waiting. Christmas is about the journey of faith. A belief so strong no words are needed. Silence beckons the world to slow …
How far is it to Bethlehem? Mary and Joseph traveled approximately 80 miles by foot and donkey. In that time in history, it would have taken about 3 to 4 days. Terrain was rough. There were no fancy airbnb’s along the way. Mary was 9 months pregnant with Jesus. In a time when women and …
Joseph was a man after God’s heart, will, plan. His faith was solid, and God’s Word was deeply planted in his soul. Even so, he had second thoughts about Mary. He most likely had trouble believing her encounter with an angel and pondered whether to marry, then divorce her or just abandon her altogether. I …
What a huge responsibility to literally carry God within. She must have felt so alone in her journey to be faithful, willing, and live out her mission. Yet, she was not alone for Joseph stepped up, believed, followed through, and took on the responsibility With her. He was there for her in the most difficult …
When we put Christ at the forefront of our celebrations, hearts are changed, and joy is authentic. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
How are the rod and staff comforting? Jesus watches over us like a shepherd guarding His most prized possessions. The crook in the staff serves to rescue any sheep in trouble, and Jesus will go after us time and time again when we stray too far from Him. Jesus is all that is kind. The …
The river of life flows right from the heart of Jesus into your heart. Embrace it like the babe whose faith never wavered. Live it like the man who was born to die to save the world. Don’t lose sight of your trust, your commitment, your perseverance, and your joy in a world filled with …
