The angels got it right! The angel of the Lord had just finished announcing Christ’s birth to the shepherds, and if that was unexpected, what happened next was even more so. In fact, the Bible says that “suddenly” a host of angels joined that single messenger. That word carries the idea that it happened seemingly…
This popped up in my Facebook memories yesterday from 10 years ago. It sure spoke to me, so I thought I’d share it today. I pray it will do the same for you! The Pharisees were upset because a group of children were praising the Lord Jesus. Christ simply replied to them, “Hearest thou what…
I am blessed, and I was reminded of that in a big way last night. For Tina and me, putting up this year’s Christmas tree has been in stages. Bought the tree Monday night, put the lights on Tuesday night, and got the ornaments hung last night. Those ornaments. They really take me back. There…
Sometimes I am part of the 9. The 9 that Jesus called out in Luke 17. You see, the Lord was traveling one day and encountered some lepers, men ostracized from society and living as outcasts because of their frightful condition. There were 10 of them, and they cried out for mercy and healing. And…
He was a career soldier. Once he enlisted, he was all in. Yes, there were times of R&R, but mostly he was on the front lines, face to face with the enemy. I’m sure that he had moments of weariness, doubt, and struggle, but as you look at what is written about him, you simply…
I have to admit that I was nervous. It was looking good, very good, but still…. You never can tell. Yes, they were up 3 games to 2. Yes, they were winning 7-0 late in the game. Yes, I know how solid they were playing. But even knowing all that, I was still nervous. Nervous…
We know the verse. We know the truth. We’d never deny it, yet we often fail to live it. And when we don’t, we may fear, give up, stray, or wallow in discouragement and self-pity. It’s from Psalm 23 – a passage you could probably quote from memory. It’s in verse 4, and it’s a…
I guess it’s time to go ahead and go on record: I am for the mandate. My reasons? Lives are at stake. It definitely makes a difference. It shows we truly care. There is an incredible amount of false information being spread about it. Last, but not least, we have been directed by authority, and…
John Thomas was through. He was qualified, well-liked, a leader of men, and a true patriot. Yet he was passed over for an important promotion in the newly formed Continental Army, so he decided to resign his position. It was July of 1775, and things weren’t looking good for the colonies’ cause of independence from…
Have you ever considered giving up? Ever let discouragement pull you down, down, down to the point of despair? Felt the weight of life’s burdens bringing you to the point of collapse? Maybe even that God had turned a deaf ear to your cry? Ever wondered if staying true to the Lord and His word…