A Time To Celebrate

15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. (1 Timothy 1:15 ESV) As I sit writing this today, in front of me sits a simple cup of coffee, my Bible, small journal and a book of prayer. The house is quiet, … Read more

Bring a Little Light

19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. (John 3:19-20 ESV) Jesus came to this world to save it, to … Read more

Unwarranted Fear

1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men[a]from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose[b] and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; … Read more

Childlike Belief

2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:2-3 ESV) My wife may tell you that I never quit being a child, so I may be good in regard to this … Read more

Sunday Reflection: No Happenstance

It is hard to get in the Christmas mood when, here in Texas, the temperature is hovering in the high 70’s. Luckily, a couple of grandkids can quickly bring back the feeling. 13 When he utters his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens,    and he makes the mist rise from the ends … Read more