“It’s not how you start the race; it’s how you finish that counts.” That’s how the old adage goes, and that is what my coaches used to yell at me when I played sports. The same can be said for our walk with Jesus. Finish the race strong because the prize goes to those who…
Read MoreMost of us are recovering from a busy Christmas season today. Some are still in celebration mode as they spread it across families. Wherever you are at in that process one thing is clear; Christmas takes a herculean effort on the part of several people for it to come off successfully. Whether it is the…
Read MoreI am always touched by those videos where people meet for the first time because a loved one donated their organs after death. One dad biked 1400 miles to meet the person who received his daughter’s heart. It was touching to see the man express his gratitude to the dad as he received the gift…
Read MoreIt’s the day before Christmas. As family and friends gather to celebrate the newborn king, there is an anticipation for what is about to happen. A joyful mood fills our hearts and our houses as we enjoy time together. Are we aware that joy comes from our Lord Jesus? When the wise men encountered Jesus…
Read MoreWe can spend hours finding the perfect gift for Christmas. Scrolling through Amazon or braving Black Friday we can exert a lot of time and energy finding just the right present to give our loved ones. You’re not alone. Three very smart men traveled a long way to see the greatest gift given to mankind….
Read MoreWhat is your house like Christmas day? With four children our house is full of energy. The kids wake up way too early, and the noise level raises significantly once they begin to open up their gifts. After that, we have our traditional breakfast with our neighbor Clint. There is so much expectation leading up…
Read MoreThe most popular song at Christmas is Joy to the World. Isaac Watts wrote it in 1867 and later it was put to the music of Handel’s Messiah. The song was part of Watts writing hymns through the Psalms and Joy to the World was a response to Psalm 98. As you sing it this…
Read MoreThere are a lot of movies out there that chronicle someone trying to get home for holidays. Some are funny as we watch the main character go through ridiculous circumstances and horrible weather just to be with their family for the holidays. Joseph and Mary took a journey back to where Joseph’s family was from….
Read MoreThe news of a baby coming is one of the most exciting you can share. So many people rejoice with you as they look forward to being grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The only time it isn’t exciting is when it isn’t expected. Joseph and Mary can relate to that. They were making plans to get…
Read MoreWe’ve all sang “O Little Town of Bethlehem” at one time or another. It is one of the classic Christmas carols. It started out as a poem written by an Episcopalian minister in 1868 and was put to music by his church’s organist. The song is taken from this verse, Micah’s prophecy about Jesus being…
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