Found on the internet recently: a Pony Express recruitment poster from 1860 that reads: “WANTED: Young, skinny, wiry fellows not over eighteen. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred.” Were I to respond in the spirit of the age I would say, “That’s narrow-minded and discriminatory.” I mean, what if I … Continue reading Jesus Preached it Down to Eleven
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This is what the angel said who appeared to the shepherds on a Bethlehem hillside many years ago: ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The good news was that the Savior had been born. What’s the best news you have ever heard? … Continue reading Christmas Is Good News of Great Joy
Here’s the name above every name in Great Britain this year: Milo. A survey conducted by a parenting website has declared the name Milo to be the most popular name for baby boys in Britain, surpassing previous favorite, Oliver. The most popular name for girls in the UK this year is Luna. Yep, parents are … Continue reading God Has Given Jesus the Name above Every Name
We used to sleep in the same bed together, my two brothers and me, on Christmas Eve. That alone was a Christmas miracle, given the fact that the other 364 days of the year would find us plotting ways to hurt one another. I remember BB gun fights, where we were running around the woods, … Continue reading Christmas Is a Time for Memories
I know Thanksgiving is a few days away, 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.” We don’t have to wait until November 26 to give … Continue reading How to Develop a Thankful Heart
Half of the nation was going to be upset by the outcome, no matter who was elected. Either way, let me encourage those who have an eternal perspective, that our marching orders have not changed. Because this nation was never going to be revived by elections. Or demonstrations. It can only be revived by the … Continue reading We Need an Eternal Perspective
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