Words escape me this morning as I think about the upcoming celebration of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. No words can adequately describe the joy I feel. Jesus has taken my darkness and brought me into His everlasting light. Without Him, I am nothing. When Jesus…
Read moreLately I keep seeing “Benjamin” everywhere it seems. As I walk through stores I notice displays of personalized holiday items. It’s a habit for me to stop and look even if I won’t buy the items because I want to see if they have my name (from experience I know…
Read moreFirst I want to say Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, what a pleasure it is to write for this devotional blog each month. I know it is only a few days until Christmas, but I am looking forward to 2010. I wanted to let you know my…
Read moreDo not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matt. 6:19-20 Stuff. We…
Read moreAre you experiencing joy in your life? As Christians we often sing about joy. “Joy to the World” is a Christmas favorite of mine. I remember as a child I sang a song that went something like this: “I have the joy, joy, joy, joy …down in my heart. Down in my heart. Down in…
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