December 18, 2020 This is the fourth year I’ve reblogged this original piece I wrote about what Christmastime was like growing up. I hope you enjoy it. Wow, only seven days til Christmas Day. The year went so fast I almost forgot there were twelve months. Sometimes the days seem to run together. Partly because …
Is Your Faith Based on Circumstances?
"Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Matthew Henry tells us in Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible, "A truly religious life is a life of constant joy" (p. 1175). Paul was a living example of this. While …
The Peacemaker (Part 3)
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Perspective on Resolving Personal Conflicts and Letting Go of Resentment. The goal of a peacemaker is to magnify the marvelous undeserved forgiveness that God has given to us through Christ and to inspire people to imitate such forgiveness to others. Jesus told us in the Sermon on the Mount, "Blessed are …