Luke 15:22 New International Version (NIV)  “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. For Meditation A father’s love! He had waited and wished his son home for a long time. Everyday, he peered over the horizon … Continue reading A New Beginning

Mark 4:35 New International Version (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” For Meditation His invitation to come with Him into the New Year is authoritative and firm. Nothing can stop it. “Let us go over to the other side,” He told His disciples … Continue reading He Goes with You

Have you ever wondered why men do what they do to women? Come with me on an imaginary trip to the house of the first couple, Adam and Eve, after the fall and witness the devastation of sin on marriage (Genesis 3:1-19). Adam: Eve, darling, why didn’t you say, ‘no’ to the serpent when he … Continue reading Abusiveness of Men: The Genesis.

1 Samuel 27:1 New International Version (NIV) But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul.” For Meditation When we depend on our own resources, there is a point beyond which we can no more endure suffering. It’s our breaking point, the moment in our patience … Continue reading Don’t Lose It!

Day Five  After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matt. 2:1-2) They didn’t have to, but they came. From … Continue reading A Wise Choice

Day Four “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him” (Lk. 2:25) Joseph woke up to the familiar sound of the bird nestled in their window. It was his early morning call to prayer. Today’s prayer … Continue reading Satisfaction of Our Deepest Desire

Day Three But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and … Continue reading Privileged Invitation

She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them – Luke 2:7 Caesar Augustus got what he wanted, so Israel scrambled for the census he decreed. Everyone to their hometown to be counted, and that posed … Continue reading They Called Him Immanuel

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, I invite you to come along with me on an imagined trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem where the Savior was born. I pray the Christmas story, retold in this way, will fill your heart with fresh and spiritual awe, as we re-live the events that culminated in the birth … Continue reading Scene 1: Divine Recognition