“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you…
Read moreThere are moments, and then there are defining moments. Moments in time that change your perspective. Moments that clarify others. Moments that you cling to, because of the poignancy, moments that take your breath away. I experienced such a moment this Thanksgiving. A moment of gratitude, because we…
Read more“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV) “What’s the use? Why am I doing this? I am useless…” All these thoughts crowded my mind the other morning as I was getting…
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Every year come November, the turkeys start their frenzied twittering. A level of anxiety invades their farm. And in many homes across the United States, moms start their frenzied cleaning, shopping, polishing, all in preparation for the least commercial holiday on the calendar – Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday,…
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Sometimes it’s easy to sing praise to God. “Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! For who has known the mind of the LORD, or who became His counselor Or who has first…
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