In reading from the book of Isaiah, in the Bible, during this Advent time, I have some thoughts… The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows — light! Sunbursts of light! — Isaiah 9:2 Almost eight centuries before the birth of Jesus, the […]
Scripture & Thought Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” The birth of a child is not a time for asking questions – unless there are concerns about issues that are unknown […]
We are almost at Christmas! Just a few days away. I heard that old song again today; “Away In A Manger” by John Thomas McFarland. I especially like that last verse that says, “Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray; bless all the […]
Well, it’s that time again. I know many of you have wondered where my blogs have been. I have been recovering from my second total knee replacement (left side, this time) surgery. I feel like it is important for me to focus on my recovery and rehab so that I can be fully recovered and […]
He Has Come! Digger of oceans, polisher of stars. Hanger of planets and Healer of scars. Sparrows’ Mortician and Passover Lamb, Feeder of ravens; Condemner of sham. Cana Wine-Maker; Creator of light, The Author who gives glad songs in the night. Lover of children, Dispeller of dark. Designer of blooms and soft willow bark. The […]
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn’t hate Christmas, just couldn’t find a reason to celebrate. He was sitting there looking at the snow that had been falling […]
Scripture & Thought Isaiah 7:14 “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Emmanuel.” Luke 1:30-33 “The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and […]
Can you believe it? We have certainly entered the official “busy” season of the year! Christmas, or Advent season can really be a burden sometimes, can’t it? Parties to go to, shopping to get done, gifts to wrap, and all that on top of an already hectic schedule can certainly get us boggled down and […]