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Life is a learning experience. There are so many seasons of change during our life span we must be discerning, ordered, and allow Holy to guide the way. In faith we must open our hearts and minds eye to seek God’s truths in order to navigate the world. God communicates to all of us in […]
The world was expecting a royal king akin to the ruling kings of their day. The people wanted to be a part of His royal court which could enable them to possibly gain important political status. They envisioned the babe would be enshrined in a prominent palace until He became old enough to rule. Oh
Amid the excitement, the glamorous, the childlike wonder let us share the real reason for such a gift, Jesus. Gather in awe and adoration. Prepare for Him room in the inner recesses of your heart that is made in the image of God. For unto us a child is born…. In His peace there will
While the city languished in their comforts and riches a man, a woman, and the babe settled into the straw. Some would say what a pity. Others would ignore the situation. They simply made do with the resources offered while God kept them safe. Surviving the rugged road of life lies in how we deal
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The faraway city lights of Bethlehem are now in sight of the tired travelers. To Mary and Joseph this spoke of rest, hope, and long-awaited blessings. I am sure they looked forward to eating a hearty meal, bathing off the grime and sweat, and sleeping in a real bed at the inn. There must have
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It is another day of traveling for Mary and Joseph. It is hot. Sweat clings and sand sticks to Mary’s face even though she bows her head to the wind. She is focused on getting to a place to bathe away the travel dirt while ignoring her painfully rubbed thighs from the donkey’s back and
As the world awaits the Saviors birth, Mary and Joseph are still traveling to Bethlehem. There is no special caravan to accompany them to ensure the comfort and safety of the mother and child. It was just Mary, Joseph, the donkey, and God, and it was enough. Wrapped within the womb of the mother, the
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Christmas today is depicted as a fun, cuddly, and exciting season when the reality of the reason we celebrate required the faithful obedience of trust in God. Forced to travel to Bethlehem for the census, Mary was heavy with child and Joseph probably fiddled in his mind the dangers of the days ahead. The timeless
The journey that changes the world is upon us. It is about an 80 mile trip of walking and riding a donkey to a destination that God chose to come to earth. The trip will be treacherous for a woman 9 months pregnant. Mary and Joseph did not hide, they trusted God and His process
The celebration of the greatest event in history is less than a week away. We could be spending time in quiet contemplation of the wondrous birth of Jesus and what it deeply means in each of our lives. Yet, somehow we allow this world’s version of priority’s take over. In the heat of securing our
