Have you ever asked, “Why?” Of course, you have. I’m asking it now in my own life. I’m asking it about a certain particular area. (What’s yours?) “Why, Lord?” We ask it about ourselves. “Why, God?” We ask it on behalf of others. “Why?” (Pause) Why did it have to happen? Why didn’t it work […]
Favored One
December 24, 2010 by
“And coming in, he (Gabriel) said to her, ‘Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.’” (Luke 1:28, 30-31) Favor with God. I guess another […]
Make Believe Santa
December 20, 2010 by
When I was a kid I used to play Cowboys and Indians with my brother and sister. (I know that’s not politically correct, but it’s a fact.) There was an element of truth in the history of the “Cowboys and Indians” for sure, but we were only pretending. It was like we were in the […]
There Was No Room?
December 16, 2010 by
“There was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7d) There was no room? There was no room for Joseph? There was no room for Mary? There was no room for the plan of redemption (the saving of people from their sins)? There was no room for God?! (Selah~pause to reflect) And the Christ […]
No Idea What’s Ahead (redux)
December 14, 2010 by
The Holy Family. I’m talking about none other than the Virgin named Mary, Joseph her husband and the Child called Christ. And I guess the fourth important lesson the Holy Family affords us (the first lesson in A ‘God’ Thing, the second lesson in Marriage Made in Heaven and the third lesson in The Least […]
Test Your Knowledge of Christmas
December 13, 2010 by
Sing with me: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the kids jingle belling, And everyone telling you, ‘Be of good cheer,’ It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” (Hey, you did that good!) And I just can’t help but sing, my friends. The Christmas spirit’s got a hold of me and […]
Swept Away by the Dawn Treader
December 9, 2010 by
If you’ve had the chance to read any of The Chronicles of Narnia books by C. S. Lewis (there are seven in all), you’ll know there are many different ways to enter that magical land. In The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, it’s the latter (a closet of coats) that’s the entry point. In […]
The Least Likely Place (redux)
December 6, 2010 by
The Holy Family. I’m talking about none other than the Virgin named Mary, Joseph her husband and the Child called Christ. And I guess the third important lesson the Holy Family affords us (the first lesson in A ‘God’ Thing and the second lesson in Marriage Made in Heaven) is this: Let’s not overlook what […]
When We Lose Ourselves (Identity Theft)
November 23, 2010 by
I had a dream the other night. I didn’t remember it until I went out jogging later in the morning. That’s when God brought it back to me. I was in the house of a former friend from my school days. I was young (like I was back then). And the thing that happened is […]
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