And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his splendor was not dressed like one of these. If … Continue reading
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Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (Matthew 6:27) Beloved, it’s out of your hands. All of it. And that really is a good thing. Isn’t it sad that something God intended for our … Continue reading
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or stow away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? (Matthew 6:26) The answer, for the record, … Continue reading
Aaaaaand we’re back to Matthew… Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more … 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 Bright Morning Star Wonderful Counselor The Amen Man of Sorrows … Continue reading
…Mighty God, (Isaiah 9:6) We’re almost there. 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 in … 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) Babies are amazing. Tiny noses and toeses and fingernails. They even smell good. Mostly. The feeling of joy, of life, that you get from holding … Continue reading
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (John 1:5). This is the nature of light and dark. We instinctively fear the dark and crave light. In fact, a flashlight or candle or somesuch is … Continue reading