Doing the Impossible
As we slip into Christmas, one of the most vivid dramas in Scripture is Gabriel's appearance to Mary. Was she in her house? Was she alone at the well or…
Three(?) Wise Star Gazers
Let's take a quiz! 1. The angel gave the shepherds a sign to find baby Jesus. What was the sign? 2. What animals…
JOY – the Angels
Searching His Word, Seeking His Heart Let's contemplate JOY among the angels. We've already been introduced by name to one angel—Gabriel. Gabriel is named only in one other book—Daniel. There,…
JOY – Mary
Searching His Word, Seeking His Heart Today we will seek to find JOY in Mary's life. Watch for the emotions she goes through. Mary has been betrothed to Joseph, but is…
The Angels’ Song for 2020
Searching His Word, Seeking His Heart Before we put away the decorations and "de-ornament" the tree, let's take a last look at a carol that we don't sing as…
Prince of Peace
Searching His Word, Seeking His Heart We found last week that Matthew gives the lineage of Jesus from Abraham to the father of Joseph, "the…
Candy Cane Reminders
As you read this, my grandchildren will be gone, the sheets and towels in the washer, and decorations packed away along with the memories of Christmas 2018. When I put…
Frazzled in the Season
I found this very apropos writing in a little book of Christmas collections called "Christmas Joy." It is an adaptation from I Corinthians 13 by Sharon Jaynes. I thought you…
Wonderful Counselor
We think of a counselor as a good thing. Indeed, a competent counselor, especially one with a Christ-filled heart, is a transforming helper. The people walking in darkness have seen…
A Shepherd’s Story 4 – Great Joy!
Amos had just finished the last phrase on his flute. While the sheep rested quietly, Papa Ariah and brother Ezra settled down as well. The heavens boasted an array of…