But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19 This verse fills me with deep adoration. It speaks to me. Considering the magnitude of what happened in the young life of Mary recorded in the gospel of Luke, she certainly had much to ponder. A visit from an archangel tells her she will become … [Read more...]
Is This Your Final Answer?
I’m fascinated by the questions God asks in Scripture . . . while waiting for an answer. The first divine inquiry takes place in the Genesis garden, Eden. The dust-man and his bride have “been exposed” (you know the story) and Father God simply asks, “where are you?” Of course He knew. You don’t honestly think the Creator of … [Read more...]
Room for Joy
What fills your weeks before Christmas? Is there room for comfort and joy, or has chaos and stress cluttered up space? The world’s way to celebrate Christmas leaves no room for Jesus and the blessed silence and peace of the season. Consumers and commercialism have hijacked our holy day. I won't be robbed of Christmas past or … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Chair
May I share with you an archived blog from last Thanksgiving . . . giving thanks for loved ones here, loved ones missed . . . Over the meadow and through the woods, a familiar refrain, creates the image of a Rockwell-esque setting that many of us probably haven't experienced. Loved ones crowded around a full table is not the … [Read more...]
Where is Hope?
The cascading effects left from Sandy’s wrath remind us of things beyond our control that touch our lives. Unexpectedly. Media pummels our peace with images and bad news, and on top of it all rests our own circumstances. It’s easy to feel hopeless at times, isn’t it? The Bible is filled with heroes who wanted to quit in the … [Read more...]
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