Everlasting Father, (Isaiah 9:6). I hope you have a great dad. 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 little … Continue reading
Category Archives: Holiday
…Mighty God, (Isaiah 9:6) We’re almost there. The “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” part. So why are we stressed? With two days to go, all sorts of emotions are getting stirred up. Although we would like to say we are focused … 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 just heard a bubble … Continue reading
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… (Isaiah 9:6) I don’t know if there is anything more exciting than the birth of a baby. The feeling of joy, of life, that you get … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season… In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1). Before the tomb Before the Cross Before the trial Before the betrayal Before the garden Before the temple … Continue reading
…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20). Are you still thankful today, Beloved? Or has the Christmas to-do list already kicked aside your “Things I am thankful for” … Continue reading
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever (1 Chronicles 16: 34). Busy day today. You’ve got a turkey to burn, cranberries to sauce, potatoes to mash, tables to set, dishes to break, shards to … Continue reading
…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). “in” Not “for” but “in.” Beloved, there are things that occur in our lives that only a deranged person would be happy … Continue reading
For he (God) chose us in him (Jesus) before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (Ephesians 1:4). So, as we move through Thanksgiving week, here’s a little something else to be thankful for: … Continue reading