Prayer Journey —Christmas Loss

Laughter and joy
Around the table
Opened boxes
Opened smiles…

God in the Ordinary — Tending the Flock

It was another night out in the fields, tending the sheep like they did every other night. There they were, standing watch over the sheep. Others depended on these shepherds for their livelihood, their sustenance. Each night they did the mundane, the routine. This was their life. Each day we perform the routine, the mundane. […]

God in the Ordinary — A Feeding Trough

I grew up on a farm where we raised cattle. Everyday I would fill the feeding trough (manger) with hay or silage. Over time, the wood that formed the trough became worn from daily use. It smelled of cattle saliva as well as old hay and silage. I viewed that feeding trough in our barn […]

God in the Ordinary — Mary and Joseph

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. (Luke 1:26-27, NASB).” Mary and Joseph; two ordinary people given an extraordinary purpose — […]

#WednesdayWalk — The Faint Cry of Hope

I lay there in that packed room, remembering the fatigue, the tired eyes in the faces of that young couple. I was sure they had traveled far, like all of us, to be counted…

Preparing for a Face-to-face Meeting with Jesus

The magi were men of position and prestige, yet they fall before the new-born king. They humble themselves before him. They give generously to him, giving gifts of great value.

The Journey of Faith Begins With A Commitment to Christ

As we approach Christmas, it’s appropriate to take a look at our own journey of faith. How much are you willing to sacrifice to pursue Jesus?

New Birth, New Journey

Like the shepherds, Good News has been proclaimed to you. This is a moment of decision. What do you do with this news that a savior has been born?

Yearning for Emmanuel

The song “Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel” captures the yearning of God to restore us to him through Jesus Christ and the longing in our hearts for a Savior.