Just Country Bumpkins
Many of them were fishermen. One a zealot, one a tax collector. Mostly from Capernaum in Galilee. Their accent gave them away. What good could come out of Galilee? "Just…
Be Still
Two weeks ago, we took part of our family on vacation to Gatlinburg, TN. As you probably know, that popular town sits at the base of the Smokey Mountains. Once…
Redo – the Angels
Did the angels have a "redo" that night long ago on the hillside? I don't know about a redo, but there was certainly a flurry of activity. A year earlier,…
The Fruit of Patience
Several years ago, my 10-year-old grandson excitedly asked, "Are you read for your first lesson on you new iPad, Nana?" We sat side by side on the sofa. Instead of…
Fruit of Peace
If you should ever journey to Israel, the first greeting you will hear is "Shalom"—peace be with you. Occasionally, we sing the chorus, I've got peace like a river, I've…
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…
Staying Refreshed
Staying refreshed. Yes, that's my goal these days. I have felt such oppression of late to the point that I believe Satan is working overtime on me. Perhaps you've heard…
Fruit of the Spirit – PEACE
If you should ever journey to Israel, the first greeting you will hear is "Shalom"—peace be with you. We occasionally sing the little chorus, I've got peace like a river,…