Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) We know him by many names. Jesus Christ Alpha Omega Emmanuel Lamb of God Mighty God Light of the World The Bright Morning Star Wonderful Counselor The Amen Man of Sorrows Lion of the Tribe … Continue reading
Everlasting Father, (Isaiah 9:6). I hope you have a great dad. Really I hope he is loving and strong and gentle and a daily blessing to your life. I hope this, not only to make those family Christmas dinners a … Continue reading
…Mighty God, (Isaiah 9:6) We’re almost there. The “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” part. So why are you stressed? As we home in on Christmas, all sorts of emotions get stirred up. Yeah, we’d like to say we are focused strictly … Continue reading
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, (Isaiah 9:6) There can be a lot in a name. My name is Michael, which means, “Who is like God?” I like that—it’s a constant reminder of the answer…Nobody. When I begin to … Continue reading
…and the government will be on his shoulders. (Isaiah 9:6) Here’s the thing with governments—they’re generally made up of people. And, well, I hate to tell you this, but people tend toward selfishness and greed. I think just heard a … Continue reading
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… (Isaiah 9:6) Babies are amazing. Tiny noses and toeses and fingernails. They even smell good. Mostly. The feeling of joy and life that you get from holding … Continue reading
May integrity and uprightness protect me, for my hope, Lord, is in you (Psalm 25:21). Pssssssst– He’s talking about God’s integrity and God’s uprightness. Because if we were relying on our own integrity and uprightness to protect us…well… some thoughts … Continue reading
Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you (Psalm 25:20). Why? Because I work so hard? nope Because I know so much? huh uh Because I give my … Continue reading
See how my enemies have increased and how fiercely they hate me! (Psalm 25:19). OK, so I don’t literally have people out to kill me. To the best of my knowledge Still, there are days when finances and job stress … Continue reading
Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins (Psalm 25:18). I don’t think I’ve ever really read this verse before. I mean, I’ve read over it, but… David is alone and afraid and hurt and … Continue reading