Rejoice and Be Glad

I expect that the celebrations of the new year will continue far into the night. I hope to be sleeping, as I am not one to revel in a new year. The celebrations will be boisterous and loud, no doubt, as people welcome in the new and say goodbye to the old. Isaiah 65:17-18 says,Continue reading “Rejoice and Be Glad”

Changing Our Minds

How many times during a single day, would you estimate that you change your mind about some specific plan? I don’t know about you, but some days, I feel like I am constantly changing my mind and bringing chaos into my life. We can’t foresee all the things that will impact our plans so weContinue reading “Changing Our Minds”

Presence and Presents

We are in the season of giving and receiving gifts. It is the season of spreading love and joy. God’s people are given the present of entering into the presence of God. The way was paved for us by the blood of Jesus, who leads us into God’s presence and serves as our Advocate andContinue reading “Presence and Presents”