“Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 NIV. Christmas holds both the mystery of the Child and the majesty of the Christ. This Advent, my thoughts and comments are about “Christmas wonder.” Life presents moments that pique your curiosity until you just must […]
“Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, was a righteous man.” Matthew 1:19 NIV. Character and obedience always matter first to God. My thoughts and comments today are about “character and reputation.” Joseph is little noticed and under-appreciated in the Christmas drama. Yet God chose Joseph just as carefully as was Mary chosen. Joseph […]
“For I know the plans that I have for you.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT. God permits no one to diminish or destroy His plans for your life. My thoughts and comments today are about, “illusions.” At one time or another, everyone will experience some measure of purposeful adversity. Relationships include the […]
“I am God . . declaring the end from the beginning.” Isaiah 46:10 NKJV. Be wary of allowing a presumption to become your conclusion. My thoughts and comments today are about “the last word.” There will always be a few people who always need to have the last word. They […]
“God . . rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 NKJV. God is not reserved only for crisis management. My thoughts and comments today are about “pursuing God with passion.” Our culture is becoming incurably casual, as evidenced by our carelessness with language (both slang and profanity), lack of […]