[Jesus said,] “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 So much is wrapped up in this Name for our Lord – Good Shepherd – from Isaiah’s lament that all we like sheep have gone astray, to David’s likening God to a Shepherd guiding him, to Jesus’…
And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. 1 Thessalonians 1:10 What an incredible start to our Advent devotions – Our Lord, our Deliverer! The Thessalonians knew firsthand what it is to be delivered from seeking after empty things. Don’t we know it, too? The…
Well tomorrow is Christmas. Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of a child whose name was to be called Immanuel. But what does that name mean for you and me today? Many of us know the name Immanuel means God with us. But it goes deeper than that. Each letter in his name can remind us of exactly how…
Today we resurrected an old tradition in our family. We went to spend Christmas with my grandparents. We used to always celebrate Christmas with them on Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. But before we could really get started with our celebration I was asked a deep and heartfelt question.
I do a lot of listening. Perhaps more than most people realize. Most people see me talking but you’d be surprised the things I can hear. One of the comments that echoes around this time of year is a complaint of sorts. Often in Christian circles people will complain about the greetings of the season….
Today marks the beginning of a new time in the church called advent. But what in the world do all of these names mean anyway? It can be a little overwhelming, especially if you’ve never really been involved in the church. And to be 100% honest, I would venture to guess that many of you…
Twas the night before Christmas, when Mary and Jo In a manger were resting for their baby to show A stable was where they would make up their beds And straw was the pillow they’d use for their heads. The evening was ending, the time was at hand A baby named Jesus was born in…
Counting down the days to Christmas can be a difficult task for parents and children alike. All the little ones want is to get to Christmas morning, and the parents just want the waiting to be over. The children grow increasingly less patient as the decorations come out of storage and the tree is lit…
