I visited Israel for the first time in 2008 and it totally changed my life! Suddenly, my Bible came to life and swallowed me within each narrative, as though I was there! I was convinced Israel was the center of God's Word and God's plan, and I couldn't get enough. I returned many times, often …
Viewing the birth of Jesus through the eyes of Christmas characters brings interesting insight. We will never know all Mary's thoughts or what all she went through, but the Bible does give us some clues. So, let's view Christmas through Mary's eyes! Mary and Joseph were betrothed (engaged to be married) when, as Luke 1 …
Ready or not, Christmas is upon us. Everyone seems to look forward to Christmas, but few slow down enough to truly enjoy it. I'm guilty of "busyness" that robs the joy of Christmas, but with changing life circumstances, I'm determined to slow down this Christmas and bask in the joyful celebration of our Savior's birth. …
Continue reading Walking in Darkness and Seeing a Great Light
Hey friends, it is holiday season and Hanukkah and Christmas will be here before you know it! We will definitely shift our focus toward celebration of those commemorations soon. But alarm bells are going off, so let's address the issue. Again, I harken back to the prophet Ezekiel's admonition in Ezekiel 33 to be faithful …
