A year ago, I felt blessed to hear President Trump quote Isaiah 9:6, recognize Jesus as our source of hope and joy, and wish us Merry Christmas (rather than "Happy Holidays"). Do the Trump's actually know the Savior in whose birth they acknowledge? I don't know, but it is certainly my prayer. I hope it …
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Hi everyone! Hanukkah ends on Monday, but meanwhile, I hope you are enjoying a little bit of Hanukkah as we join with our Jewish friends in celebrating the miracle that happened! We're in the midst of a series of posts about Hanukkah, so if you don't know what that miracle was, please review: Happy Hanukkah …
As we say goodbye to November and head into December, our thoughts turn toward the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights), which starts Sunday night at sundown, and the Christian celebration of Christmas. Let’s start with Jesus, as He is truly the center of all celebration. But, beware Christians: Jesus doesn’t belong solely to …
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Wow! That gives new meaning to “water from a rock,” doesn’t it! That is recent video from a flash flood in the Israeli desert, near the Dead Sea. But I believe there is a Biblical principle to be gleaned from that incredible sight. Let’s start with this passage from Exodus 17:3-6: But the people thirsted there …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 