Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
Christmas, prophecy
It was called the “tower of the flock”. It’s Hebrew name, Migdal Edar, was a place highly esteemed in Jewish tradition because Jacob moved his flocks there after he buried his dear Rachel who died in childbirth. Rachel was buried in Bethlehem. Migdal Edar was on the edge of the town. Jerusalem sat only a few miles away. Migdal Edar had been built generations earlier …
Bite of Bread, Christmas, Uncategorized
Can you imagine that dark night? Perhaps the silence was deafening the moment He entered the world. Creation held its breath awaiting the Son of God to take His first gasp of air. As His lungs filled, the shrill cry of the Baby-King announced His arrival, and the universe sighed relief–perhaps Joseph and Mary did too. Hope had taken …
Christmas, light, Uncategorized
They can make the darkest night beautiful. They can be one color or many. Twinkle or stare down the dark. They wrap around trees and homes, and bring cheer to a heart grieving–for a moment at least. They are Christmas lights. Our world celebrates Christmas in a lot of crazy ways that can take away our focus on Jesus. And …
Christmas, Uncategorized
As I perused my inbox, a title grabbed my attention from Crosswalk.com: 25 Scripture Verses to Pray During Advent. I scrolled down past the e-mail without opening it, but I couldn’t resist. It sounded like an article too good to pass up, so I clicked on the link. It’s written by contributing writer, Candace Crabtree of His Mercies are New, I …
Change of seasons, Christmas, loneliness, Uncategorized
It was His plan from the very beginning of time. He planned to dwell with us. And He did. Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.”Genesis 3:8 God …
