When my granddaughter was young, she would often shout, “This is cause for celebration!” I loved the joyous attitude. Sometimes we are so busy and burdened that we miss frequent causes for celebration that enter our lives. And sometimes we abuse a celebration in indulgence and blind repetition of traditions. A real celebration leads usContinue reading “Real Celebration”
Tag Archives: Christ
Celebrate the Festival
Identification
If we worked for a security company responsible for permitting access to a highly secret facility, we would be charged with the responsibility to fully identify qualifications for anyone seeking access. Jesus claimed to be God’s Son. We need to consider His claim and evaluate His right to make that claim. Jesus is speaking toContinue reading “Identification”
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Joint Heirs
At the end of our lives, we will leave behind every material possession that we have at the time. Those whom we have made heirs will take possession of what was ours. During our lives, however, we also leave an inheritance. We can leave an inheritance of faith, but sincerely following our God. We canContinue reading “Joint Heirs”
God’s Children and Heirs
Stumbling Block
Have you ever been listening to someone speak and you just can’t believe what they are saying? Perhaps it is because of the reputation of the speaker. Many times, it is because we hold a set of beliefs that is contrary to what the speaker is saying. If we they are saying is true, however,Continue reading “Stumbling Block”
Wisdom and Power
Reading the Right Mystery
Some people like to read mystery novels or watch mystery films. They like to try to analyze the circumstances and discover the answers. It is satisfying to gain understanding through analysis and revelation. Life is a mystery. We cannot gain understanding unless we are analyzing the correct data and receiving the right revelation. Ephesians 1:9-10Continue reading “Reading the Right Mystery”
