In my dream during the night I was at a school banquet with different people I have known through the past thirty years. I was very glad to see them, but they all seem to have something they were holding on to that kept them from enjoying the banquet set before them. As I woke... Continue Reading →
She clung to the six inch candle as Pastor Will read the story of the birth of Christ. Graci was excited to participate in the candlelight ceremony this year. At six years old, she felt like a big girl because her dad told her she was old enough to hold the candle. "You have to... Continue Reading →
Today I wish you revelation. Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea when Herod was king. His birth was announced to a group of wise men by a star. The star revealed the place where baby Jesus was. When they found the child, the wise men were filled with joy. I hope this season brings... Continue Reading →
Today I wish you heavenly visitations. The time of our Savior's birth was filled with angelic visitations. From their visit with Mary to the announcement to the shepherds that the child was born, angels were very active in celebrating the birth of Jesus. They weren't finished with mankind at the birth of our Savior. They... Continue Reading →
Today I wish you connection. I don't know of any other season where the whole world seem to be trying to make connections more than the Christmas season. Families are reconnecting. Friends who haven't been in touch for a while get together to celebrate. When Mary found out she was carrying the promised child, she... Continue Reading →
Today I wish you laughter. Have you had a good belly laugh lately? If not, I suggest viewing the video below. Remember that a merry heart does good like a medicine (Proverbs 17:22). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rqz7LjH7aU
Today I wish you resurrection. The beauty of this season is the hope that the end of something is approaching and we have something new to look forward to. That is resurrection. This year may have been extremely challenging for you, but we have this hope...He who began a good work in us is faithful... Continue Reading →
Today I wish you creativity. I'm wishing you creativity today because we are all born with the ability to create. Even if we have no artistic or musical talent, we are creative beings because we were made in the image of a creative God. For His first miracle as an adult, Jesus turned water into... Continue Reading →
Today I wish you courage. Did you know that "fear not" appears 365 in the bible? When facing difficulty, fear that things will get worse can cripple us and cause us to isolate ourselves. We may find excuses to stay home from festive events. We may even pretend we are busy in order to avoid... Continue Reading →
