Do you have a place where you can get away from everything for a few moments to be alone for the purpose of prayer? If not, you need to find a spot. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Finding A Quiet Place”] Several times through the Gospels, we read of Jesus heading out to a solitary spot for the…
Bethlehem And Magi
The second chapter of Matthew is a continuation of the birth narrative of Jesus Christ, and the first few verses focus on the place of his birth, foretold in the Old Testament, and confirmed by the magi. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Bethlehem And Magi – Matthew 2:1-6″] While the beginning of Matthew contains several significant details concerning…
Coffee Break – 07.30.2018
On this day in history: In 1729, the city of Baltimore was founded in Maryland. In 1956, the phrase “In God We Trust” was adopted as the U.S. national motto. And in 2003, the last of 21,529,464 classic Volkswagen Beetles built since World War II rolls off the production line at Volkswagen’s plant in Puebla,…
Memorize Scripture: Psalm 119:77-80
The tenth stanza of Psalm 119 contains some interesting insights into the nature of suffering and affliction. We began to see in the first half where such things come from. In this passage, we continue that thought. Take a look at this passage in Psalm 119:77-80: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Psalm 119:77-80″] This stanza is the tenth…
Seasons Of Dryness, Springs Of Refreshing
There are seasons of life where I have found that God is more at work doing the little things than he is showing me the big things. Have you ever experienced that? [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Seasons Of Dryness, Springs Of Refreshing”] A year ago, I would probably have said that I was in a spiritual valley….
Reminded Of God’s Love
Every now and then I need to be reminded that God loves me. And sometimes, that reminder needs to be a pretty severe kick in the head. Fortunately, God loves us enough to do just that. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Reminded Of God’s Love”] A few weeks ago, I was feeling pretty overwhelmed with some things going…