A Birthing Cave
As we read the gospels, Matthew – John, we will notice a great deal of symbolism regarding Jesus and His identity as the Messiah, the very Son of God. I don’t believe there is any detail left to chance that speaks of Jesus’ identity and mission. For example, His birth announcement to the shepherds watching […]
A Voice
The second advent reading for December 6, was Isaiah 40:3-5: A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For […]
ADVENT IS. . .
We have entered the season of advent, four weeks before Christmas. Advent means a coming into place, view or being; arrival. So, what do we celebrate that is coming into being, the fulfillment of God’s promise long ago of a savior, redeemer Messiah. Emmanuel is God with us as our redeemer and friend. Not an […]
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
There is a song we’ve sung for some time titled, “Give Thanks.” It simply says; “Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks unto the Holy one; give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son. . . .” Tomorrow is a day of thanks that was first held in 1621 when governor Bradford declared […]
A Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
At this time of the year and the state of the Union it would be beneficial to know what took place on September 25, 1789, when the very first federal Congress had just finished framing the Bill of Rights – the Capstone of the Constitution. Mr. Elias Boudinot called for an opportunity for all U.S. […]
To Make Him Known
There is a resource that lists important people and their contributions to society, it’s called, Marquis Who’s Who and has been the standard since 1898. This is an excellent resource for every generation to learn and remember influential people in previous generations that would otherwise be forgotten. It wouldn’t be right not to know about the […]
Lift Up Our Leaders
Last week we looked at the need to pray for all people and leaders whether they are Christian or heathen. Paul was writing during the reign of emperor Nero when Christians were severely persecuted and killed. Such was the fate of Paul when he returned to Rome. We must also remember that heathen rulers are […]
Pray for Our Leaders
In four days, we will be electing a president who will preside over America for the next four years. Our Republic is at stake and many will be joyous and many will be very disappointed in the results. Regardless of who is elected we are given a charge to pray. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 I urge, then, first […]
Frustration and Hope
About 2620 years ago there was a voice calling a nation to wake up wondering how long he would have to look at sin, misery, destruction, violence, people arguing and fighting and a judicial system that was broken. O Lord, how long must I call for help before you will listen? I shout to you in vain; there […]
Trust
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust is a word I hear more and more from the media as it is being attached to science. We are being encouraged to “trust the science” when it comes to […]