Posts from 2018
Good News of Great Joy!
Luke 2:10-11, “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” The shepherds in the field were the people the angel spoke to and they were uplifted with “Good News”! A savior and king was born who was prophesied from ages past. Hearing the news,…
Oh Give Thanks to the Lord!
So often when life-changing incidents takes place, for example, when a family member is diagnosed with cancer, many times the patient, as well as other family members involved become frustrated and begin to question God. “Why me?”
Halloween Is About You!
1 Corinthians 1:2
1 Corinthians 1:2, “To the church of God in Corinth—those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, who are called as saints” Halloween. That is a weird word! Where did it come from? What does it mean? No doubt you know what it refers to, but do you know how it came into use? Halloween is a conjunction, that is two or more words joined together. It shortened “All Hallows Eve”, which is the evening before All Hallows Day or…
Empty Life? God Wants to Fulfill It!
1 Peter 1:18-19 “You know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, not with things that pass away, such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like a lamb without blemish or spot.” The celebrity world has been shocked recently with the deaths of fashion mogul, Kate Spade, and also celebrity chef and TV personality, Anthony Bourdain. Especially saddening is the fact that both of these individuals…
A New You through Christ
May is a month of change. The weather starts to warm up, the grass turns green, the leaves return, and signs of life return as the last signs of winter disappear. May also brings a close to another school year as students pack their bags and head home for the summer. Big changes that occur throughout our lives, whether they are the ending of a school year, a change in career, or even the addition of a family member, these…
He is Risen!
This year, Easter falls on April First. On Easter Day, Christians all over the world gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But April Fool’s Day, by common usage, is a day for pranks. Nobody likes to play the fool. But for a moment, coming up on an April First Easter, let’s embrace the question: Who’s the fool? Is it the Jews that conspired against Jesus to kill Him? Is it the Romans who were used by them to…