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I am reflecting a bit – not too much, but some. Fifty five years once seemed like a lot of time. Now it doesn't. Different people have used that much time with varying degrees of effectiveness. Some have puttered along. Some have frittered it away entirely. Depending on the day of the week and the…

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. – Luke 2:39 They did what they had to do and then, the adventure began. It was an adventure which Matthew elaborates upon, but about which, Luke chooses to remain silent. It…

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. – Luke 2:38 Anna showed up at just the right moment. It was not all that surprising, because she had devoted the years of her widowhood to prayer and worship.…

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.  Luke 2:34-35…

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation … – Luke 2:29-30 Sometimes it seems that we are just hanging on, waiting for something big to happen. We hang on to money because we know that either a great opportunity or a rainy…

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.– Luke 2:28 What has the Holy Spirit shown you? Is it audacious to make claims of divine revelation? Is it theologically correct to do so?  Might it not be considered presumptuous? In…

"And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him." – Luke 2:25 Simeon was in the right place, in the right frame of mind, living a righteous life, and doing so…

"And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him." – Luke 2:33 God isn’t calling know-it-alls to play a significant role in His program. He is not looking for those whose motto is, “Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.” God is calling men and women who are capable of…

“For unto you is born this day ..” – from Luke 2:11   For the most part, Christmas is past. The season continues, even on the Christian calendar, the lights are still up, and the malls still resound with carols, but something has passed of the wonder, excitement, and joy. In fact, all artificial joy…

To all of you ….     Whatever you believe …         From whatever direction you come …             Right or left …                 North or south …                     East or west …                         Whoever you are …                             PEACE!                                …