Pastor Mike here. We’re all following something. The Wisemen were following a star. And I’d like for you to imagine those three astronomers of old. I know there were probably more, but I’m taking the traditional approach. Those three astronomers, think about it. They’ve gone to college and to graduate school to get their degrees. […]
Making Jesus King
December 24, 2013 by
Wise men entered Jerusalem long ago asking, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:2) To draw out the significance of the wise men’s question, it would do well to understand a little bit more about who they were. KING MAKERS One author notes that the wise men (or “magi” […]
Wise Men Myths and Why We Sometimes Believe Things That Are Simply Not True
December 12, 2013 by
And let me just cut to the chase. We sometimes believe things that are simply not true (like in a big-bellied man in a red suit who can fit down a chimney at Christmas time?). And there are many reasons why we sometimes believe in what is false. Probably the number one reason is we […]
10 Mistakes People Make with Christmas (plus 1 bonus)
December 3, 2013 by
Lightning fast read meant to make you think… 10 Mistakes People Make with Christmas (plus 1 bonus): 1. Lose the reason for the season. (Luke 2:1-7; John 3:16) 2. Have a “hum bug” spirit for whatever reason (watch “A Christmas Carol” on YouTube” to get the antidote). 3. Think they have to attend every party, […]
The Digital Story of Christmas (video)
December 24, 2012 by
What it would have been like if Mary had an iPhone and Joseph used Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, etc (12 million+ views)… (If you can’t see this video, click here.)
Jesus Occupied a Stable in Bethlehem So That One Day We Could Occupy a Mansion in Glory (Christmas Paradoxes – Part 3)
December 23, 2012 by
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) I’m talking about “paradoxes of Christmas” in a three-part blog post series. (My outline is adapted from a message by James R. […]
Jesus Embraced a Human Birth So That We Might Experience a Spiritual One (Christmas Paradoxes – Part 2)
December 20, 2012 by
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) I’m talking about “paradoxes of Christmas” in a three-part blog post series. (My outline is adapted from a message by James R. […]
Jesus Chose An Earthly Mother So That We Could Enjoy Closeness with a Heavenly Father (Christmas Paradoxes – Part 1)
December 18, 2012 by
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) I’m talking about “paradoxes of Christmas” in a three-part blog post series. (My outline is adapted from a message by James R. […]
No Idea What’s Ahead (revisited)
December 13, 2012 by
We have no idea what’s ahead, but as long as we have the Lord, we’re gonna make it. My grandfather died on December 25th. Yes, that’s right. It was on a Christmas day in 1995 that “Gramps” passed from this life. And I had no idea the twists and turns my life and my wife, […]
The Least Likely Place (revisited)
December 7, 2012 by
Let’s not overlook what God’s doing in the least likely place with the least likely people. The following quote says it all: “He (the Lord) started the whole adventure of Christianity in Nazareth. Yes, Nazareth. Why Nazareth? Because there He found a woman who was completely yielded to His purpose for her life. Great works […]
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