As Jesus was teaching, one day, the crowd was so enamored by His words that they failed to notice how late it was getting. Jesus suggested that His disciples feed them and they quickly realized how overwhelming the task and insufficient their resources. They had only one boy's meager lunch and enough money to feed... Continue Reading →

No, I'm not talking about the song. But, can you tell what era I grew up in? What I really mean is that we have a tendency to only see God's love in the "blessings" that fit OUR definition of blessings. However, Jesus specifically states that we are truly blessed when we suffer for the... Continue Reading →

In the days that followed the birth of Jesus, life for Mary and Joseph was never going to be the same. They had both experienced visits from heavenly messengers regarding this child. Nothing they had been told could have prepared them for the days ahead. The visit from the shepherds and their tale of angelic... Continue Reading →

I love Christmas! I think it is probably that 5 year old boy that still lives deep down inside me. I can't help it. Honestly, back then it was more about what was waiting under the tree when I woke up early on Christmas morning. Now, it is more about making that same feeling happen... Continue Reading →

Exodus is the story of God using Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. As the plagues unfolded, the people began to experience God's power. With the final plague, the death of the firstborn for every family without the lamb's blood covering their doorpost, the Israelites given permission to leave and go worship God... Continue Reading →

Each year at this time, families gather and celebrate a uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving. Everyone knows the old stories from our nations origins and we all generally enjoy a big feast with family and friends. It is, truly, one of my favorite times and brings back lots of great memories. Pumpkin pie, cornbread stuffing, football... Continue Reading →

The concept of faith, throughout the Bible, seems to encompass a concept much bigger than just simple belief in someone or something. We are not only called to believe but to act upon that belief in such a way that our beliefs become our reality. Now, I'm not just talking about positive thinking. Good grief,... Continue Reading →