Thanks to author Rachel Hauck for her post, Have I Loved Well? With the stores already plastered in red and pink, it's time to consider the meaning of love. I know the theological answers: God is love; God showed his love to us by sending Jesus; Jesus showed his love for us by dying on the cross. ... read more
In the Beginning . . .
There’s nothing like a new year to make us feel the urge to change our habits or circumstances, to make us feel like we need to change, should change. All around us, people are making resolutions, showing a willingness to be better, improve themselves. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Except ... read more
God in the Requirements
I can’t imagine Joseph being overjoyed when news of the census arrived in Nazareth. Beyond the dangers of the extensive trip north to Bethlehem, and the time away from his carpentry (which supplied his living), his betrothed was very round with child. He had no choice, though. The ... read more
His Mercy Never Fails
God, have mercy. Please, Lord. That was my hopelessly uttered prayer the other night. More of a wishful thought, unfortunately. I didn't actually expect that mercy or grace could penetrate my already deflated attitude and situation. Those words, really, were more of a groan of frustration. And ... read more
Advent: Week One
And so begins Advent. We wait. We expect. We yearn. We cry tears of frustration that evil wields its ugly horns and spears through this world, rendering us paralyzed to save ourselves. But we have a promise from above: an inbreaking Emmanuel. A light shining in the darkness. And this Light humbles ... read more
Path of Life
The LORD's path is always a path of life--for your good, for your blessing, for your joy for your growth "He cuts off every branch in me that does not bear fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." (John 15:2) His path is always filled with ... read more
Abounding Grace
The grace journey: Grace with us now, and more grace waiting around the corner. I can hardly read the paper anymore. Headlines flash violence, corruption, accidents. Fear needles through me. What if? I hear the stories. I watch friends suffer. And something dark whispers, "You're next." It's bear ... read more
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