Joy is a gift God gives and a choice you make; choose joy. “I bring you good news of great joy which shall be for all people.” Luke 2:10 NAS. “Merry Christmas!” An all too familiar greeting, but “merry,” seems a bit underwhelming when referring to God coming into our […]
The mystery of Jesus’ birth is only exceeded by the unequalled majesty of Jesus’ life. “This is the great mystery of our faith: Christ appeared in the flesh.” 1 Timothy 3:16 NLT. I love the Christmas season and celebration of the Savior. I love the carols and decorations – children’s […]
Christmas is any moment or circumstance when eternity penetrates time. “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NIV. A few words at the end of a commercial caught my attention; “The impossible, true story,” as the announcer described it. What first seemed contradictory suddenly described Christmas perfectly to me, […]
Life is only complete when you hold the Savior in your heart. “I have seen the Savior You have given to all people.” Luke 2:30 NLT. Like Joseph, Simeon is another lesser noticed person in the Christmas narrative. But he shouldn’t be. Uniquely, he was a man with a focus […]
Character and obedience always matter first to God. “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, being a just man . .” Matthew 1:19 NKJV. Joseph is little noticed and under-appreciated in the Christmas drama. Yet God chose Joseph just as carefully as Mary. The Bible says that God saw, “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, was a […]