The crowd pressed in- they were gathered for different reasons- some came expecting to see a miracle- others to see a mad religious man who cavorted with sinners. Other came just to see for themselves- and try to determine what He was all about. Zaccheus came- because he wanted to…
Read more“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear…
Read moreThose are Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 6:12. We tend to think of that verse in a single context, but there are so many things that can control us. This is a “death to diets” time of year – but I will not be controlled by food. I went to…
Read moreWe demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete. 2 Corinthians 10:5 – 6 Here Paul…
Read moreThe frenzied weeks are upon us. It is count down to Christmas, ceaseless shopping, followed by wrapping, lines to visit Santa, lines at the pharmacy *achoo*, rushing to box gifts for shipping, further lines at the post office. Like me, perhaps you are feeling Scrooge knocking on your back door?…
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