Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the animals had each other. God was in their midst, angels sang, shepherds came, and the wise brought gifts. Lots of togetherness and celebration was going on. Jesus, the man had close friends in His disciples, cousin Lazarus, and the ones He stayed with along the dusty roads. God was …
God knows your name. He whispers to you in the recesses of your heart planting seeds of encouragement, warnings, guidance, and love. Do you listen for Holy? The coming of the Christ child had people talking, kings worried, and nations gearing up to take over political interests as favored ones. Alas, this is not what …
The babe humbly born amid earths elements was branded a king, yet grew to serve, and became the man who turned out to be God Himself. What a Savior! What an unexpected way to learn the inner workings of the Holy One so that we can know God personally through the life of Jesus Christ, …
The One and only God so loved the world He became human Himself. One babe born under the stars broke the barrier between heaven and earth to become the One who saves the world. It only takes One moment to change the trajectory of life forever. For there is one God, and there is one …
Commercialism has taken us away from reflecting on the real reason we celebrate Christ-mas. We begin at the Black Friday sales and do not slow down until New Year’s Day. Stress overwhelms and crowds get cranky, so why not change that this year. As you gather with your friends, co-workers, and families this season spend …
Time alone with God reveals deeper meaning in His Word for it is living and breathing. The silence whirs with His presence. Soaking it in soothes your soul. The conversations are relevant and even the birds know for they show up at just the right time. Make time for Jesus this Christmas season. Spending time …
For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice. John 18:37 Are you a bearer of truth? Are you listening for His voice?
Just as Joseph was given the full angel story in a dream to marry Mary, God sent a warning dream to him in Bethlehem. He paid attention! He believed! He saved his family through his belief in the mysterious communications from his Holy Father. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream …
Look within to find the Christ light that will be with you forever. It is Christ-mas every day when you follow the light within. Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
The Christ child is fully for all of humanity. He was born to save and rise again from death. He came to heal, teach, rescue, and restore peace on earth as well as in each of our lives. Embrace your Savior fully each day. Don’t put the meaning of His birth away in a box …
