I had a pretty good lesson in humility and pride yesterday. It was a moment of internal embarrassment and readjustment in my thinking. It was one of those outdoor shopping centers with a Best Buy and an Office Depot spaced… Continue reading

I cannot imagine how many times I have heard and said, while staring at an insurmountably challenging plate of food, "My eyes were bigger than my stomach." Simply put: We put too much on the plate because it looked so… Continue reading

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And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. – Luke 2:40 Jesus grew. He was not born strong, wise, and full of grace. He was born who He… Continue reading

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.… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading