Thanksgiving

On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11 While this verse is most often associated with...

Raging Storm

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.  A furious squall came up, and the waves broke...

Wisdom

You know that person. The wise one. It may be a friend, a parent, a pastor, or someone that you’ve thought about asking for help in a critical time. The one who seldom gives advice or opinions, but when asked, provides steady, astute and sage counsel. What does...

Still Standing

Are you familiar with the toy Stretch Armstrong? The primary purpose of Stretch is to allow a child to pull him in multiple directions — by the arms, legs and head. I have no idea what the goo in the middle of the toy is that allows for such flexibility, but it...

The Holy Helper

Like a continuous breeze off the ocean waves, so is the Holy Spirit to our souls. He constantly comforts, convicts and counsels us. The Work of Comforting “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” — John 14:18 (ESV) “But the...

The Lord Almighty

“If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?” says the Lord Almighty.” — Malachi 1:6 “For I am a great king,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my name is to be feared among the...