Mary was an ordinary girl. God could have saved the world any way He chose but he chose an ordinary girl to do extraordinary things. What would make you any different? An ordinary teenager that was just going through life dealing with teenager stuff and everyday things. God never chooses people based on their status in […]
As 2019 is winding down, I have been doing some personal reflecting on the past year. It has been full of uncertainties, loss of hope at times, financial burdens, health scares and even some relationship struggles; but, one thing has remained steadfast and constant and that is the presence of our Lord. In all storms […]
Merry Christmas! This morning as you wake, begin realizing anew and afresh the revelation of Christmas. The boy born in Bethlehem just a couple of hours ago isn’t simply a baby, He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. As I pondered this truth this past week, I came across another truth […]
In the Christmas song, “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”, a lyric goes “peace on earth, good will to men”. Wow! That can be complicated! What are you searching for this Christmas? The rushing and worrying about getting the perfect gift, the hustle and bustle to get the best deal? Is there any peace in that? Let us take time and find […]
With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and shoppers hitting every store grabbing all the good deals and giveaways, is the real Christmas spirit alive and well? Have we lost the perspective of what Christmas is all about? It’s so easy to get caught up in the “Hallmark” mindset of what we […]
For over two thousand years, the words “No Room” have been synonymous with the birth of Jesus. A fictitious hotel manager in Bethlehem infamously denied the pregnant Mary and her new husband, Joseph, space within his establishment, and consequentially, the Savior of the world was born in the lowest of low conditions. The innkeeper is a […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Both faith and fear demand that we believe in something we cannot see. It is up to you what you choose. For me and […]
1 Peter 5:7 Giving all our cares to God is so much easier said than done, right? We all want control over our own lives and circumstances. “It’s ok, I got this.” Newsflash! No, we don’t. And until we wake up and realize we need Jesus in everything, we will be miserable, tired and completely […]
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2 Bethlehem? Seriously? Small, least, uninteresting, insignificant, rural, scarred, forgotten Bethlehem? The birthplace of the Immaculate Emancipator, the […]
“But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” (Matthew 6:3) Why are we supposed to give anonymously? Let us look at a long-standing tradition. With the Christmas season upon us, we will be giving a lot. So, I ask, do you write on your gift tags who it is […]