“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)
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 …
Tucked amid the three trees is a moss covered shelter housing the babe of a lifetime. It is a remembrance of the birth of the One who saves humanity to eternity. The tree of pride gives way to humble means. The tree of humility carries the breath of God on the wind throughout the earth. …
The most peaceful way to silence the frenetic pace of the season is to remember the stable. There you find animals who know how to enjoy each moment. Soft whinnies, dog smiles, and cat purrs are soothing sounds that fill our souls with happiness and contentment. Imagine the addition of the coos of a newborn …
season of gifts is upon us. The greatest gift can still be given by us who believe in the mystery of Jesus. This gift has remain unchanged for centuries. God came and remains within. God still gifts us with courage in the face of fear, healing miracles as we confront death, broken families, and uncertainties …
God tried everything for decades to help humanity know Him. In the carefree comforts of paradise, Eve and Adam failed to grasp the uncertainty of the future of humanity as they whimsically ate the forbidden fruit. Holy chose to speak to Moses through a burning bush. He parted the Red Sea to save His people. …
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 …
