‘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
Category Archives: Holiday
…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
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever (Psalm 107:1). God is good. He doesn’t have to be. He chooses to be. God loves us. He doesn’t have to. He chooses to. Look, we can … 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 be … Continue reading
…because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10). But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself (Psalm 49:15). For great … Continue reading
Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones (Zechariah 13:7b). We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD … Continue reading