January 25, 2013
Several days ago, I stood in the office of my physician after my annual checkup while the receptionist was scheduling my next appointment. She noted my address and told me that she lived not far from me. In fact we… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2011
It must have been difficult; for both Mary and Joseph but particularly so for Mary. He was her child, her FIRST child. It is almost universally true that an unseen bond is quickly and naturally established between a mother and… Continue Reading…
December 15, 2011
I have long been of the opinion that one of the greatest difficulties about our familiarity with the nativity accounts and the fact that typically we only ponder it once a year is that we miss some of the truths… Continue Reading…
December 13, 2011
Christmas 2011 At this time of the year, we cannot avoid being reminded of the elements of the “Nativity” which pertain to the naming of the Lord Jesus. “You are to name him Jesus.” “Jesus,” or “Yeshua,” as Joseph and… Continue Reading…
December 11, 2011
This little babe, so few days old, Is come to rifle Satan’s fold; All hell doth at his presence quake. Though he himself for cold do shake, For in this weak unarmèd wise The gates of hell he will surprise.… Continue Reading…
December 24, 2010
Linda and I would like to wish, to all our friends & family, a very blessed Christmas. Wherever you are, may the Spirit of Christmas … God’s own Spirit … bring you to consider the great price of the Gift… Continue Reading…
December 23, 2010
Billy Graham Interview, The Virgin Birth and a letter to Clarence the Angel: all in todays potpourri post. Must We Believe in the Virgin Birth? – Al Mohler takes a look at this important question. In the course of his… Continue Reading…
December 22, 2010
“There are only two places where the powerful and great in this world lose their courage, tremble in the depths of their souls, and become truly afraid. These are the manger and the cross of Jesus Christ.” “No priest, no… Continue Reading…
December 21, 2010
Outlawing the celebration of Christmas sounds a little extreme, but it happened. The ban existed as law for only 22 years, but disapproval of Christmas celebration took many more years to change. In fact, it wasn’t until the mid-1800s that… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2010
This insighful article, by Ross Douthat, appeared in the New York Times. I found it particularly perceptive and recommend it for your enrichment as we approach the Christmas holiday. Christmas is hard for everyone. But it’s particularly hard for people who… Continue Reading…