Yes, they still sing to this day of birth and death and change and transforming lives one at a time. They circle around us as guardians, encouragers, protectors, and flashes of light filled feathers all for the good of humankind and glory to God; never to glorify themselves. What is their message? It’s the same […]
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Have you ever wondered how long Mary, Joseph, and Jesus were allowed to bed down in the stable? I imagine with more and more people arriving in the city day and night for the census that every inch of the stable would need to be utilized for the animals. The artist’s depiction of this painting
Let this Christmas entreaty us to reflect on the awe inspiring event of birth and how to help not harm the living, the helpless, the families, the women, the sex trafficked children, the abused, the homeless, the addict, and the uncherished. Look for those moments of great wonder that happen everyday throughout the year, not
“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:2 (ESV) The Bethlehem – Christmas – Christ Star, a supernatural celestial event orchestrated by the natural law of God for a special event? It still happens in our
Through tears of struggle beauty emerges in the dark night. A sign in the stars leads humanity to the presence of Holy. A refining light that purifies the soul, makes way for the new life, and burns away the past. A light of Divine wonder that softens any situation with Hope, Joy, and Peace. It’s
Bleak circumstances from the very beginning to every step of their way did not prevent Mary and Joseph from fulfilling their call, their mission, their journey. They were God’s gateway. We can be used as God’s gateway too. Are you willing? It looks different for all of us, but it is powerful, awe inspiring, and
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Do you ever wonder how much time they had to get prepared for the birth once they arrived? I love this artistic depiction of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in the hay. It seems so much more true to life. There’s a sense of urgency, disarray, and tender love all thrown together with the prickly
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They arrived in the city late at night worn out, yet excited to have made it safely to Bethlehem. As they made their way through the city gates they must have talked of seeing Joseph’s family for he had not been there for years. I’m sure they wondered how the census would occur, where they
The essence of this Christmas is upon us and beckons us to join together clothed in compassion, kindness, thankfulness, and Joy! Raise your light to illuminate all the earth with His presence. Watch for Holy in the darkness like never before. Be at Peace. “Be watchful and thankful…the mystery of Christ proclaimed…Be wise making the
Social media has been buzzing with excitement about this event occurring Today just after sunset. This universal event so close to Christmas has set humans in an excited expectation of a Divine sign. Many say it is not the Star of Bethlehem; yet many say it is exactly what could’ve happened the night of Jesus’
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