Above everything else Christmas is about the love of God! I'm smiling with joy as I think about this. "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16, NLT Think about it for just…Read more Christmas is God’s Love
Advent
The Center of Christmas
Memories of Christmas' past and wishes for this Christmas fill my thoughts lately. There are so many wonderful childhood memories and memories of the first Christmas Becky and I celebrated in our first year of marriage and of our own children. At the center of Christmas for all our lives has been the story of…Read more The Center of Christmas
Christmas Eve Reflection
Christmas Eve was wonderful at Woodland. The glorious music and joyous singing, the Christmas lights and flickering candles, sharing the Lord's supper with so many friends and family, the Word of God shared and the celebration of those who trusted in Christ alone for salvation! Yea God! Share the joy with me as you read…Read more Christmas Eve Reflection
Celebrate Christmas Past!
The painting "Generations Waited for what We Look Back and Celebrate" by E. John Walford. Imagine hoping and dreaming for the birth of the Messiah. What must the prophets and their congregations thought? As they boldly spoke the word of the Lord, dreams and hope were stirred. What king of Messiah would he be? When…Read more Celebrate Christmas Past!
Christmas Goals (part one)
Goals are important to me. They compel me, help me to focus, even if I am not always thinking about them. They help me say no to the distractions or temptations. Here are some of my goals for a Merry Christmas. My number one goal this Christmas is to pull away several times a day…Read more Christmas Goals (part one)
Christmas- Jesus is Coming
The Bible's message to a troubled world also speaks to ours. Its message will speak to yours also. Read it and listen in your heart with holy awe. Remember that God's Word is inspired (God breathed). Take in His Word, His breath into your soul. As you do, allow His peace to reign in…Read more Christmas- Jesus is Coming
Christmas and Creation
Christmas is to be a season of joy for all people. Remember the words of the angel of the Lord in Luke 2:10. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people." I've been captured by that phrase "all people." Think about that phrase. Then I suggest a rereading of Genesis…Read more Christmas and Creation
Advent – Preparing for His Appearing
"Everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory. And He will send out His angels to gather His chosen ones from all over the world - from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven." Mark 13:26-27 (NLT) By God's grace, I have determined to not allow…Read more Advent – Preparing for His Appearing
Advent 2008
"The Word was first, the Word present to God, God present to the Word. The Word was God in readiness for God from day one. Everything was created through Him;..." John 1:1-3a (Message) Advent was not a word heard around my home, church or school growing up. I remember looking up the definition when I…Read more Advent 2008
Coram Deo 