Unwrapping Disappointment

I’ve seen a lot of Christmas days in my lifetime, but there is one in particular that I recall when I was ten years old. That year I couldn’t wait to open presents, hoping I would receive an Apollo space craft watch. It was the early 1970s and moon landings had captured our imaginations. I […]

Sunday Honor

Then all the congregation of the sons of Israel departed from Moses’ presence. Everyone whose heart stirred him and everyone whose spirit moved him came and brought the LORD’S contribution for the work of the tent of meeting and for all its service and for the holy garments. – Exodus 35:20-21 (NASB)

Prayer Journey—Our Best

“Out of all your gifts you shall present every offering due to the LORD, from all the best of them, the sacred part from them.” – Numbers 18:29 (NASB) Dear Lord, help us to discern each day what is the best we can offer you from the gifts you have given us. May we use […]

Morning Praise — Humbled by His Presence

What was that moment like to see Jesus face to face? The magi traveled far for that moment and when they saw him, they fell to the ground and worshipped him. All their earthly identity, their worldly prestige melted away before Jesus. May we have the same response this Christmas, to fall to the ground […]