Luke 2:1-20 1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4… Read More »
Miracle in a Hospital
“I prayed that I would see my son again before I died.” That’s what the elderly gentlemen told me recently when I visited him in the hospital. He had not seen his son in 15 years. Arguments and conflict caused the separation and it had broken his heart. He broke down in tears as he… Read More »
Black Friday and Christmas Lists
Black Friday! The busiest shopping day of the year! Crowded malls and big sales! Long lines and exhausted stores clerks. It’s become part of the American culture and I was in the middle of it this past Friday. My family had celebrated Thanksgiving at the beach. Turkey, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, and the… Read More »
The Christmas Clock
A battery powered clock hangs on the wall in our kitchen. It briefly chimes musical tunes each hour. We hung it two years ago when decorating for Christmas because it plays Christmas tunes. We liked it so well, we left it up. I don’t think we planned to leave it up permanently, but it still… Read More »
What Matters More at Christmas? Family or Jesus?
The only people who would entertain such a question are those who are serious about their faith relationship with Jesus Christ. To the average man or woman on the street, it’s a silly question. As a kid growing up in Kentucky, it was all about family and Santa. I knew it was also about Jesus,… Read More »
Christmas and Spiritual Leadership at Home
Several years ago while visiting family in Kentucky at Christmas, my sister asked if I would share the Christmas story with her young children. As the evening continued, I found myself putting it off until it was time to leave. They did not hear the story of Jesus’ birth that night. Why? I’m not sure… Read More »
The Wise Men Said “YES”
Sunday’s sermon focused on lessons from the Wise Men, who responded with positive action when they saw the star God placed in the sky. They said “yes” to God’s prompting. Not everyone does! He was a middle aged man who attended worship most Sundays at the small rural church I served in Kentucky years ago.… Read More »