What’s your reaction to the birth of a baby? Wonder? Excitement? Amazement? A baby speaks of life, vitality and energy. Each child is full of promise and potential. This week we celebrate the birth of the Christ-child. No baby was ever born with greater promise. He was ignored by the masses but praised by the… Continue reading CHRISTMAS: AN ENCOUNTER WITH BABY JESUS
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BETHLEHEM: No person is insignificant.
Many people today are feeling the growing itch for significance. No one wants to be ordinary. We want our lives to matter and to fulfill a larger purpose. We want to change the world for good, not just watch from the sidelines. Our hunger for significance is rooted in a deep need to feel valued,… Continue reading BETHLEHEM: No person is insignificant.
JESUS: THE GREAT ONE
We have cheapened the word “great.” People talk about a great game, a great dress, a great vacation or a great song. I remember when Mohammed Ali announced to the world, “I am the greatest.” Hockey players know that Wayne Gretsky was called “The Great One.” Greatness speaks of unique accomplishments that go beyond the… Continue reading JESUS: THE GREAT ONE
The Work of Christmas Begins
Do you remember the words of the civil rights leader Howard Thurman? When the song of the angels is still, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, T he work of Christmas begins: T o find the lost, To… Continue reading The Work of Christmas Begins
CHRISTMAS EVE WAS NOT SILENT
Silent Night, Holy Night, is the most beloved Christmas carol. This year, it will be sung around the world in more than 138 languages. Joseph Mohr wrote the original lyrics in German. Franz Gruber composed the melody. The two men sang the carol for the first time 191 years ago on Christmas Eve, 1818, at… Continue reading CHRISTMAS EVE WAS NOT SILENT
THE CHRISTMAS SUNRISE
I watched the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean this morning. What a sight! The golden rays of sunlight breaking through a few scattered clouds, were spectacular. It said darkness is vanishing and there is a great new day on the way. Each morning, the sunrise inspires me. I have the privilege of watching the sun… Continue reading THE CHRISTMAS SUNRISE
THE CHRISTMAS VISITOR
Christmas is a time to visit. No one wants to be alone at Christmas. During the Christmas season, you’ll probably have visitors at your house and you’ll probably visit the homes of others. Some of those visits will involve a trip across town; some may require a long trip. Some visits will be based on… Continue reading THE CHRISTMAS VISITOR
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
The other day, someone asked me, “Have you got the Christmas spirit yet?” That innocent question got me thinking, what is the spirit of Christmas? To some people, the only spirits they will know this Christmas will come from a bottle. For many, the Christmas season is little more than an excuse to abuse their… Continue reading THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT