Christmas Day Thoughts to Consider We associate so many symbols with Christmas—both spiritual and secular. From the ridiculous to the sublime. From a magical North Pole to the modest rural town of Bethlehem. From eight reindeer to three Wise Men. And from...
The Splendor of the King I will never forget my first tour of Buckingham Palace in London years ago after a business trip. The splendor of the gilded rooms, the jewels, and the garden were all breathtaking. Now, when I think of the word splendor, what usually...
The Many Names of Mary’s Baby Does your full name include a first, middle, and last name? Perhaps you also have a nickname. Do you know the meaning of each one? Parents often choose a name for their baby based on its meaning. Names in the Bible also had special...
Where’s Your Christmas Spirit? Which describes how you view the month of December? Are you counting the days until December 25 with joyful anticipation? Or are you counting the days till December 26 when the hoopla will finally be over? Are you having trouble...
Growing in Grateful Dependence You’d think I’d learn by now. I mean, how many times do I have to experience the same lesson before I get it? This Thanksgiving season is a reminder for me to be grateful. And that gratitude is also related to a season of...
Does Christianity Need a Marketing Makeover? Can you identify the companies or products represented by these slogans? “Can You Hear Me Now?” “Just Do It” “The Quicker Picker Upper” Companies usually consider certain criteria when creating a marketing slogan or...
It’s Not Always What You Think Autumn is here. Splashes of red, orange, and gold punctuating a green canopy. Falling leaves blanketing lawns. A nip in the air and hot apple cider on the stove (or in the microwave!). Sweaters and scarves become go-to...
Hiding Behind a Mask What do comic book superheroes and villains, children on Halloween, and masquerade balls have in common? You probably guessed masks. Masks conjure up images of mysterious strangers and sinister villains. Or superheroes and playful children...
Nurturing a Fruitful Life in Christ: Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit It happened again. I found myself in a situation with a prickly person, difficult to get along with every time we connected. I determined to be more patient when we interacted, but failed...
Response to Tests: Whine, Recline, or Shine? I have yet to meet anyone who enjoys taking tests. Yet life is full of tests, isn’t it? Students take exams, we take a test to qualify for a driver’s license, and we even refer to medical lab work as blood tests....
Christmas Day Thoughts to Consider We associate so many symbols with Christmas—both spiritual and secular. From...
The Splendor of the King I will never forget my first tour of Buckingham Palace in London years ago after a...
The Many Names of Mary’s Baby Does your full name include a first, middle, and last name? Perhaps you also have...