Faith
Empty Spaces
My house seems empty now.
All the Christmas decorations are put away.
Just a month ago every available space was covered with greenery, ribbons, and countless decorations.
But now, it's just vast expanses of … empty. Oh there are a few books, pictures, and candles scattered about but compared to 10 days ago … it's empty.
And it feels [...]
The Sacrifice
“You want me to do what?” He could hardly believe what was being asked of him. Yet, he knew he had to obey. Slowly, they began the climb up the mountain. The man looked over at his son, his only son, and tears began to well in his eyes. Only yesterday, it seemed, he [...]
Looking Past the Manger to the Man
Christmas is over. We’re clearing the clutter and packing away our manger scenes till next year. As we’ve been doing this at my house, a thought hit me.
We see the baby Jesus laying in a manger and it is such a serene setting. The manger scene makes us feel all cozy and warm inside. It’s [...]
Resolution of the Heart
So as I think back on what has been and forward to what is coming I ask myself, how do I make my life count?
The Love of a Parent
Does he really know how much I…
• Love him?
• Adore him?
• Rejoice over his victories?
• Cry over his defeats?
Martha, Martha Part I
I am in a battle right now with my inner Martha. She is fighting for my attention at every turn. "Get busy," she says. "He is not worth so much attention when other things need to get done."
Many people confuse the Mary and Martha story as some kind of contrast between two types of believers in [...]
The Real Meaning Of Christmas
Christmas has become all about stress, gifts, rushing and bills. Make this Christmas different. Instead of buying a lot of stuff that most of us don't even need, give your time. Eat family dinners, build a gingerbread house together, volunteer at a soup kitchen, go caroling, bake cookies for the grandparents, and make memories in place of debt.
We Can Only Teach What We Know
One of the highlights of my Thanksgiving Day was when my son (almost 6 years old) gently reminded me to "be patient, because it a fruit of the spirit."
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