Christmas as a heart experience is forever. “When the angels had gone away into Heaven . .” Luke 2:15 NKJV. The wait for Christmas seems interminable. Then each day grows busier and busier with preparations until the day arrives. The family and friends gather; the dinner is served and enjoyed; […]
Character and obedience always matter first to God. “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, being a just man . .” Matthew 1:19 NKJV. Joseph is little noticed and under-appreciated in the Christmas drama. Yet God chose Joseph just as carefully as Mary. The Bible says that God saw, “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, was a […]
Making directional decisions without the wisdom of God can be hazardous. “Joseph . . being a just man decided . .” Matthew 1:19 NLT. This morning, I saw a practical application in the Christmas story that my familiarity had previously obscured. I love those times when the Holy Spirit opens […]
“You are worried and upset about many things.” Luke 10:41 NIV “Beware; too many things can too easily displace a more important thing.” My thoughts and comments today are about “too many things.” One’s life can get busy quickly, and then never seems to slow down. You realize you’re busy […]
“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NIV “With God, your life can be released into the capacities of unmeasured potential.” My thoughts today are about “limitations.” Over lunch more than ten years ago, a friend and successful business man asked what I had hoped to accomplish in my […]