Christmas stress is a matter of focus and trust. As I write this Christmas 2015 is 2 weeks from tomorrow. I’ve already been asked that question I’ve heard every year since I became an adult: “Are you ready for Christmas?” My pat answer is: “I’m always ready for Christmas.” And it’s true. That’s because every single day is like Christmas to me. Every single … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Luke
This Sounds Spooky But Nice
I’d like to share something with you that’s a little spooky but nice. Read this quote and see if sounds like one of those apocalyptic movies. “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of … The rest of the story…
When They Revile You
How can someone hating you be a blessing? It seems counterintuitive, but it’s a truth that comes directly from the mouth of Jesus. In Luke 6:22 He said, “Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man’s sake“. Simply put…if it seems like people hate you just because you’re a Christian…then you just might … The rest of the story…
Blessed Are You Who Weep Now
There have been quite a few times when I’ve heard someone say, “I had a good cry, and I feel better now”. Have you ever felt that way? I’ll admit I’m not the crying kind of “sensitive 90’s man”. I guess it stems from my upbringing of “big boys don’t cry”. But it doesn’t mean I’m immune to the troubles of this world. I … The rest of the story…
There is a very poetic set of blessings Jesus delivered that many Christians know as “The Beatitudes”. The first four are more on the positive side of the equation, and the second four describe more negative effects. The first positive beatitude says, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God“. Now, that’s what I call going from one extreme to the … The rest of the story…
The Living Among The Dead
There’s an awful lot of interest and attention on zombies these days. I don’t get the attraction, but then movies, videos, and TV shows don’t tend to reflect my preferences. So, I guess I’m in the minority. Still…what’s so intriguing about dead people walking amongst the living seeking to eat them? Life is beautiful. Death is a curse. It reminds me of a verse … The rest of the story…