“Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and of frankincense and of myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 Who doesn’t like gifts? At Christmas, my thoughts turn to gifts for my kids and grandkids. What would they like…
The Meaning of Xmas – Chi-Rho
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:13 Over the past seventy years or so, Christians have lamented over the commercialization of Christmas. Many have pointed to advertisements for…
Christmas Thoughts to Ponder
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” Isaiah 9:2 Let’s take a look at several groups of people who were part of…
Lessons From Hebrews
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the Word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” Hebrews 13:7 When this verse was written, several of the apostles were already martyred for their faith…
A Heart of Thanksgiving
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever. Psalms 136:1 In America, Thanksgiving is a national holiday. It begins the holiday season, leading up to Christmas and New Years. Thanksgiving has an interesting history grounded…
Pray For Our Leaders!
“I urge, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Today was…
Jesus is God!
“It is written, you shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.” Matthew 4:10 I had an interesting experience last week in two areas of ministry I am involved in. One was with a group of…
Jesus and John’s Baptism
“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Last Sunday, eleven people were baptized at our church. It was a blessing to watch my grandson take that step of faith and publicly say he belonged…
Joseph’s Genealogy
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 An interesting thing happened to me this week! In my Bible study group, we…
Pray Without Ceasing
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you,” 1Thessalonians 5:16 “Pray without ceasing!” One of the greatest disappointments of my husband Terry’s life was that his older…