Wonder if Mary wept when all she had to wrap her new baby in were rags or if Joseph apologized to Mary–to God…I’m sorry, there are no… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. Blessed are those who see hope.”
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His Coming. Christmas Devotional: The Heart
That first heartbeat–the beauty of the sound. The pure awe of it. I often think about when I saw my grandchildren’s heart for the first time through… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional: The Heart”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 14.
It was a mad rush, everyone reacting in haste, a sense of urgency, similar to Black Friday. Luke 2:1-4–And it came to pass in those days, that… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 14.”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 12
For centuries a special breed of lambs were raised in fields just outside Bethlehem for one purpose, the sacrifice. Lambs were brought to Jerusalem at Passover from… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 12”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 11
Driving up the mountain to Boone I was surprised by a flock of small birds that flew out from some nearby trees along the roadside. The sky… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 11”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 10.
As the evening skies darkened the shepherds would gather their sheep into the sheepfold, counting each one in the evening and then again in the morning as… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 10.”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 9.
The news of snow coming. Snow is on the horizon. And we are rushing to the grocery store, preparing. And to many of us the snow brings… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 9.”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 8.
Liz Curtis Higgs, author of The Women of Christmas wrote, “Three women played vital roles in the Messiah’s birth: Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Their lives were markedly… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 8.”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 5.
His voice was never recorded in the scripture. Only his actions. And those spoke loud. Loud love. Loud devotion. Loud obedience. Joseph was a simple, humble carpenter… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 5.”
His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 2
There’s Mamas and Daddys sitting by bedsides in pediatric intensive care units this morning–waiting for any signs of healing. Sons and daughters–waiting as their parents take their… Read more “His Coming. Christmas Devotional. December 2”