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Have you ever felt sure that you know something to be true only to find out later that it was not true? Or maybe the opposite circumstance happened. Have you ever believed something to be false only to find out later that it was indeed true? I think that we have all experienced these issues.Continue reading “What I Know”

“Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5 It is the ChristmasContinue reading “Suffering of the Babe”

Luke records the Christmas story in Luke chapter 2. Forty days after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph took him to Jerusalem to give God an offering and perform the purification rites required under the Law of God at that time. Luke 2:22-24 says, “And when the time came for their purification according toContinue reading “Offering God Our Best”

Most of us enjoy giving gifts at Christmas. Whether it is in the form of something the recipient needs, wants, or is touched by, we are pleased to give. So much so, that we overlook the crowds, noise, and interruptions of shopping. Giving a gift that pleases the receiver brings us joy. Luke 2 tellsContinue reading “Gift Giving”

What qualities should the perfect friend? Should they be loyal and dependable? Should they be available when we have need? Should they be generous with their time and resources? Do we hold ourselves accountable to be the type of friend that we expect others to be for us? Colossians 3:12-13 gives us a list ofContinue reading “Friend and Brother”