Today is Christmas Eve and so our thoughts naturally return to the first Christmas day. In a small town called Bethlehem a baby was born, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. Shepherds visited Him. Wise men brought gifts to Him. A Jewish peasant woman cared for Him. A Jewish carpenter lovingly held Him. Indeed, Joseph held in his rugged hands the One who had crafted the world by His...  Read More

I got stuck on I-95 about a week and a half ago. That was a lot of fun. It seems there was an incident/accident involving a crane, which jammed up traffic and turned a section of the infamous highway into a parking lot. I know because I was there for what seemed like days—okay it was not even hours. But in the middle of it, I called Rhonda and told her that I was about to scratch my eyeballs out b...  Read More

I have enjoyed reading, over the years, the devotionals from missionary L.B. Cowman in her book Streams in the Desert. I want to share a Christmas selection from this book, first published in 1925, that I think you will enjoy—A number of years ago a remarkable Christmas card was published by the title “If Christ Had Not Come.” It was based on our Savior’s own words, “If I had not come,” in John 15...  Read More

It’s December and it is now time for us to turn our thoughts to Christmas… Our Church Advent Season begins this Sunday, December 4, in worship. So let’s think about it today—“When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth His Son” (Galatians 4:4).That first Christmas was according to God’s time and plans! Destiny intercepted Mary and Joseph’s plans. Destiny intersected the shepherd’s steps tha...  Read More

After thanksgiving, we have some leftovers in our house. How about you? I also have something left-over I want to say today to you. Now that Thanksgiving is over, what should we do? I would suggest this to you: Keep on Thanksgiving! We need to learn to always give thanks. Scripture instructs the Christian not to have a season of thanksgiving but a spirit of thanks living! “Always giving thanks to ...  Read More

Matthew Henry (1672-1714) is known today for his great devotional commentary, but he should be remembered, as well, for his great life of faith. For instance, he provides us a superb example of gratitude in life for this thanksgiving season. Once, while walking down the street, he was robbed. The thieves stole everything of value on him. Later that evening, he wrote in his diary, “I am thankful th...  Read More