Power of Forgiveness: Learning to Forgive
As we enter a new year, we will begin a new study. For the next two months, we will talk about forgiveness. Forgiveness is defined as the act or process of forgiving or being forgiven. …
Zacharias and Elisabeth: The Forerunner to Christ
Last week, we took a look at the song of Zacharias and how he foretold that his son would point the way to redemption and the plan of salvation. In closing this series on the…
Releasing Our Baggage
I shared a while back that I was overwhelmed in cleaning up a storage room at home. I also shared how I was developing a plan to tackle the area. Well, only part of my…
Faithful Heroes: Constantine, spread Christianity throughout Empire
Constantine the Great is credited with bringing Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, which spread throughout much of the known world at the time. When Jesus was crucified, the Roman empire ruled a large portion…
Behind the Christmas Carol: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks is a Christmas carol that describes the angels appearance to the shepherds as described in Luke 2:8-14. The song was written by Nahum Tate, who was England’s poet Laureate, and…
Zacharias and Elisabeth: Zacharias Praises God
Last week, we witnessed the birth of John the Baptist. Everyone that was present was filled with fear and wonder at the work of God, even when they did not understand what He was doing.…
Lifting Others Up in Prayer
I see a variety of needs and pain in my day to day interaction with others. I see people in intense physical pain Cries of agony from emotional distress Faces twisted in anger Attitudes that…
Faithful Heroes: Saint John of the Cross
John of the Cross was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a friar, and priest and canonized a saint. He was born Juan de Yepes y Álvarez in 1542 Fontiveros, Ávila, Spain. He was the…
Joseph
For Christmas, I thought I would share a poem about Joseph, Jesus earthly father, that I wrote several years ago. Joseph There is so little that we know about you Just that you were…
Behind the Song: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day was a Christmas poem {turned hymn} written in the mist of the Civil War in 1863 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The song begins with the narrator in despair…
Joseph: A Poem
I thought I would share a poem I wrote several years ago about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Merry Christmas!!! Joseph There is so little that we know about you Just that…
Zacharias and Elisabeth: The Lord Was Good
Last week, Mary arrived to visit with Elisabeth and Zacharias. When Mary arrived, Elisabeth was filled with the holy spirit. The child within her began to leap for joy when Mary arrived. We know that…
Planning Ahead
So, I have to admit that I have been thinking about this Christmas since last Christmas. I know that sounds crazy, but let me explain. We just doubled in size at work. Part of my…
Faithful Heroes: St. Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi founded the Order of Frairs Minor, Order of Saint Clare, Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land. He is one of the most revered religious…
10 Scriptures for the Hurting Heart This Christmas
The holidays can be a very difficult time when we are hurting. We may think back to a year or two ago when life was easier or our situation was different. When we are…