A Wrapped Gift For You

Christmas comes with a lot of expectations. We look forward to the gifts, the lights, the songs, the family gatherings, and joy. The first Christmas came with some expectations also. The people were looking for a Savior, the Messiah. They expected Him to arrive with great fanfare and celebration. Instead, God chose a humble meansContinue reading “A Wrapped Gift For You”

Grand Parade

When I was much younger and lived in Southern California, I would often go to the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena. The floats were covered with flowers, giving off a fantastic aroma. Majestic horse teams demonstrated their glory in fancy coverings and precision marches. The tradition called for the bands of the teams participating inContinue reading “Grand Parade”

Toxic Relationships

I don’t know about you, but I am discouraged by all the angry, hurtful, and unforgiving words that I hear on a daily basis. Yes, some of them are directed at me, but most are published by some form of media. Many, even, come from our leaders, who quite honestly should be setting a muchContinue reading “Toxic Relationships”

Master’s Way

Several years ago, my father in law helped us remodel our kitchen. Actually, I helped him remodel our kitchen as he was a master woodworker. Occassionally, he would give me a task to do while giving me some basic instructions on how to do it. Unfortunately, I often would do the task incorrectly and wouldContinue reading “Master’s Way”

Make the Right Choice

In Acts 2:36-38 Peter speaks to the people of Jerusalem and says, “‘Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest ofContinue reading “Make the Right Choice”