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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 am I stressed? As we get closer to Christmas, all sorts of emotions get 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
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever (Galatians 16:34). Are you still thankful today, Beloved? Or has the Christmas to-do list already swapped contention for contentment? Look, I’m not judging; I know you’ve got … Continue reading
I thank God every time I remember you (Philippians 1:3). As I think over all the ways God has blessed me and has filled my life with his love and his grace, my heart comes to you. You, who enter … Continue reading
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). Today is Independence Day. Today we celebrate our freedom. Of course, as … Continue reading
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). We are called to remember. So…remember. Remember the One who died that you might live, who was bound that you might … Continue reading
For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave (Psalm 86:13). Lost Alone Confused Empty These words describe how I imagine the disciples felt on that Sunday morning. They must have figured … Continue reading
I hope these excerpts from my book Easter–Beyond the Bunny help you explore the wonder of the Passion. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones (Zechariah 13:7b). Everybody … Continue reading