Stop for just a moment and think about God. God is so big that He spoke a universe into existence. That same God sacrificed His only Son so that you and I could find our way back to Him. Can you love a God like that? Can you serve a God like that? Does your life and celebration this year reflect the depth of your love? [...] Continue Reading…
Jesus is a friend of mine! [...] Continue Reading…
But then there is Christmas, Praise God! Jesus did come on that dark night some 2000 years ago! He came so that through Him we can be saved, completely forgiven of our sins, and enter the presence of a Holy God!
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I love to study the images of Christmas. This year a new image came to me; one I had not considered before, which really is the combination of two images I have studied many times. [...] Continue Reading…
You will no doubt see a nativity scene this Christmas. Go over to it, paying careful attention to the Christ child. Try to picture that baby some 2000 years ago lying in that cold, dark manger, realizing what Heaven had lost for Bethlehem to gain a Savior. [...] Continue Reading…
I have read these two poems numerous times in devotionals and online. I have never seen a copyright on them, but they are attributed to Ann Weems. The story I have heard is that she is a minister’s wife who lost her son to murder though I could not confirm that online. Here poems speak, however, to the heart many feel this time of year as they attempt to celebrate Christmas with a heavy heart. Perhaps she expresses your heart too. [...] Continue Reading…
Here are some items that caught my attention this week and caused me to think. [...] Continue Reading…
I want to address the issue of mothers letting go of their sons. In my opinion, in the age of the strong mother and absentee father, the dilemma has reached epidemic proportions. [...] Continue Reading…
Recently I received some great business advice from my mom. Please understand that my mom is retired from over 40 years of work in the business world, but she is usually not the first person I would think of for business advice. I mean, she is smart, no doubt about that, but she is my mom. I go to Warren Buffett for business advice. I go to my mom when I cannot find my recipe for cornbread. [...] Continue Reading…
One would think I would become callous to disappointing news after hearing so much of it each week, but some things will always leave me speechless. [...] Continue Reading…
