“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Revelation 5:13 (NIV)
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 …
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 …
The greatest gift given to humanity arrived in the most vulnerable state not by way of riches, robes, and castles. That a baby could be given to save the world tells of the very nature and character of the God. His Way is always unexpected, miraculous, and filled with deep meaning. She will bear a …
Divine leadership, guiding angels, unity with God through light all speak of heaven interacting with humans on earth. Stars are the guiding force lighting the way for us. These twinkling luminaries amid the dark sky are wonders (miracles) of Hope, Love, and Peace. God’s perfect light guides us still today. When Jesus spoke again to …
Do you look for God moments throughout your day, every day? Those daily moments are our reserves of strength that Holy sends as soul refreshment. When I took my dog outside first thing this morning I breathed in the sharp brisk air and felt alive with thankfulness to see another day. As I stood in …
The lines are long everywhere this time of year. Are you granting grace instead of grimace’s? To wait requires us to focus on the outcome instead of the obvious aggravation in the moment. Which do you choose? How we behave while waiting shows us the attitude of our heart. Our citizenship is in heaven, and …
Birds sing whether it’s cold, raining, windy, or snowy. The beauty of their teeming voices communicate joy in the moment no matter the weather conditions. This Christ-mas be a bird and sing for joy in celebration of the coming babe no matter the chaos going on around you. For you shall go out in joy …
The nagging trend of wanting Christmas to be perfect with lights galore, plentiful gifts, and noisy crowds misses the point of miracle and mystery. Take time to reflect on how the mystery babe lived to become the God man who saved the world. You are a miracle, too. Live like it. This Christ-mas ignore the …
