5+ hour, 55+ min ago  (490+ words) There are Christmas carols we sing out of tradition'and then there are carols that stop us mid-breath. O Holy Night is one of those rare hymns. From its first line, it pulls us into a quiet, starlit moment when heaven…...

5+ day, 9+ min ago  (381+ words) It's that time of year when we sing Christmas carols, and our hearts turn to the amazing eternal gift of God's son sent to Bethlehem's manger to redeem all who will receive and believe on His name. This year, instead…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (258+ words) Historians are often very wise people. I know this because I am one. Historians are wise because they have access to far deeper reservoirs of experience. They learn from the centuries of experience of other people. As someone said, "Good…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (360+ words) We are in the midst of Advent. A time of anticipation. A celebration knowing that Jesus will soon come. Imagine how Mary must have felt when we she found out she was greatly favored by God. That she would carry…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (641+ words) Recent visits to two widely different events have left me disturbed and thoughtful. I was asked by our church to help serve dinner at a Christian street ministry. That evening, we served a simple but nutritious meal to about 150 " Continue…...

2+ week, 38+ min ago  (295+ words) A Reflection on Prophecy, Hope, and the Faithfulness of God One of the most beautiful threads woven throughout Scripture is this: God keeps His promises. From Genesis to Revelation, every chapter, every symbol, every whisper of hope points toward a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (498+ words) One of the joy of living in Arizona, is the many beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The amazing array of colors and textures often make me stop and stare in awe and imagine the skies are God's canvas, the sunset the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (150+ words) My mother did not just read the Bible. She studied it. According to her notes, she also read many of the key Christian books of her time, some that she owned and many that she borrowed from the church library....

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (503+ words) The Jews were dragged into exile in Babylon by the armies of the Babylonian empire about 587 BC. When the Babylonian empire was overthrown by the Persian empire about 539 BC, the Persians encouraged the Jews to return to the " Continue reading…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago  (305+ words) As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving'whether in a bustling house filled with family, or in the quiet peace of home'it's a beautiful opportunity to pause and remember the goodness of God. Thanksgiving isn't just a holiday; it's a…...