When we bought our house several years ago, the former owners emphasized that they had always provided a fairly elaborate light display at Christmas, and the neighborhood would be expecting... Read More
One of my favorite carols began to ring in my head the other day. Even though it was not Christmas, the chorus echoed over and over in my mind: “Oh,... Read More
We don’t normally think of feet as “beautiful”. But Isaiah 52:7 (NLT) says, How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good... Read More
It was the third pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Jesus and His disciples. As they walked through Jericho to Bethany, others on their way joined the group: “That’s Jesus! He heals,... Read More
While I like to reflect on the beauty of a January snowfall in the homeland (Canada), not so in Texas where snow flurries usually mean nothing more than icy roads... Read More
January 6 was the feast of Epiphany, a day many celebrate the visit of the Wise Men who traveled “from the east” to worship Jesus, “the king of the Jews”... Read More
The contemplations of Easter week tug at my heartstrings each and every year. From the joy and Hosannas of Palm Sunday, to the cleansing of the temple courts, to the... Read More
My first exposure to the study of God occurred in my early teens at the prompting of the youth director at the Presbyterian church we attended. Our assignment was to... Read More
This year’s resolutions are too often last year’s reframed regrets.Think about your list. Do the items look vaguely familiar? A survey showed the most popular include: lose weight, exercise more,... Read More