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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made (John … Continue reading
Category Archives: Christmas
‘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
He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears, but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. … Continue reading
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him– the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord– and he will delight in the … Continue reading
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit (Isaiah 11:1). A stump is dead. It’s kind of the epitome of dead. And yet, to quote Miracle Max, sometimes it’s “only … Continue reading
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:7) Not through political activism. Not … Continue reading
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. (Isaiah 9:7) I’m not really a fan of big government. More of a low taxes, leavemealoneandlletmelivemylifewithoutyouconstantlytellingmewhattodoandtryingtoprotectmefrommyself kind of guy. But His government? I’m all in. You know, … Continue reading
Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) We know him by many names. Jesus Christ Alpha Omega Emmanuel I Am Lamb of God Prince of Peace Mighty God Light of the World The Bright Morning Star Wonderful Counselor The Amen Man of … Continue reading
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
…Mighty God, (Isaiah 9:6) We’re almost there. Christmas, then…the New Year. New beginnings, new chances, new opportunities, new gym memberships… So why am I stressed? As we get closer to flipping the calendar, all sorts of tensions get stirred up … Continue reading