It happened every year at this time when our kids were still living at home. We’d pull our fake tree from its box, assemble it branch by branch, and prop it in its stand. Next, we’d untangle several strands of teeny colored lights and plug them into a nearby socket. That’s when the fun began…. [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: Jesus Christ
How Can We Stay Connected to Jesus?
Once upon a time we lived in a house bordered by a fence upon which grapevines grew. Every summer, we watched these vines produce bunches and bunches of grapes. I wish I could say I turned those grapes into jellies and jams, but alas, that wasn’t the case. Without fail, furry masked bandits… [ read more ]
Why Pray in the Power in Jesus’ Name?
“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name.” ( ESV) How do you close your prayers? I usually say, “In Jesus name, amen.” Truth be told, I’m probably guilty of rattling off these words without much thought to their significance. It does me good to pause and… [ read more ]
What the World Needs Now
Years ago, a lilting tune said that the world needed love, sweet love. The writer said love was the only thing of which there was too little. A simple tune, it was, but its simplicity carried a powerful message. Truth be told, I’ve been so busy writing the new book that I was going… [ read more ]
Finding Peace
“These will be his royal titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (). Yesterday a news broadcaster reviewed the past year’s many tragic headlines from North America and beyond. They told of floods and fires, plane crashes, the opioid crisis, mass shootings, genocide, displaced people, and war. The… [ read more ]
4 Meditations on the Names of Jesus – Week 1
The Christmas season is upon us full bore. Even the international airlines featured Hallmark-type Christmas movies on our flight from England to the USA yesterday. I’ll admit it—I enjoy wrapping myself in a warm blanket and watching these movies for fun on cold winter nights as Christmas approaches. I also enjoy wrapping gifts, baking… [ read more ]
A Simple Prayer When We Need Jesus to Teach Us
The back-to-school season has arrived again. Depending on where they live and work, some teachers have already welcomed their students. Others are busy setting up their classrooms or will soon be doing so. And some—homeschoolers, for instance—are preparing, too, only in a different setting. Teachers play a vital role in their students’ lives. They… [ read more ]
A Prayer to Pray When Someone Hurts You
Our human bent tells us to withdraw physically, or dish up the silent treatment, or seek sweet revenge when someone hurts us. Praying for that individual’s forgiveness seldom enters our mind. But if we profess to be Jesus’ disciples, then we’re to follow His example. Jesus was innocent of all wrongdoing yet He suffered… [ read more ]
Finding Hope in “Immanuel—God is With Us”
Can you believe we’re already in December? It feels like this year’s raced past at breakneck speed. Christmas is only a blink away! Our family keeps Christmas pretty simple, and I’m grateful. Doing so gives me the mental space to focus on Jesus as the real reason for celebrating this season. One of… [ read more ]
Speaking God’s Love Language
Jesus replied, “All those who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and live with them. Anyone who doesn’t love me will not do what I say.” ( NLT) Gary Chapman is credited for developing the concept of the five love languages…. [ read more ]
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