I like to go through my journal at the end of the year and see what I learned. I offer four of the top 10 for your consideration. “The last four miles of a marathon are a lot harder than I expected.” I wrote that two days after the race. I also wrote, “It was … Continue reading Strong fathers needed for serious task
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As we stand at the door of 2013, I would like to offer some random thoughts that may encourage you, make you smile or even give you a nudge in a healthy direction. It was the day after Christmas at a church in California. Pastor Mike was looking at the Nativity scene outside when … Continue reading Random thoughts on the doorstep of 2013
It was the night of nights. There was an appearance like none the world had ever seen. There was an announcement like none the world had ever heard. There was adulation like none the world had ever experienced. And the world was forever changed. The shepherds were watching their flocks that night. That’s all. Just a … Continue reading The world changed forever that night
Why is Christmas more popular than it has ever been, while Christ, at the same time, is more ignored, if not vilified? Why is it that more and more people in our society say they do not believe in the Christian God, but interest in the “paranormal” is greater than ever? I had a student … Continue reading Christmas touches our need for transcendence
It is more profitable than making money. It is more profitable than watching TV or checking Facebook. It is more profitable than traveling the globe. It is more profitable than anything else in the world. It is a hammer that breaks the rock to pieces. It is a fire that refines. It is a two-edged … Continue reading It is more profitable than making money
I know Thanksgiving is over, but it’s really not. Not according to the Bible. The Word says these three things are the will of God for you who are in Christ Jesus: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances.” Notice that the Bible doesn’t teach us to wait until we “feel” thankful. … Continue reading Here’s some tips to develop a thankful heart
J. Mark Fox 