An Unmarked Package
Surprise! Nowhere on the package did it read, “From God to Humanity.” Actually, the writings for the tiny bundle preceded it by hundreds of years. It read, “unto us.” Meaning, unto humanity, a child is born. A son is given. Yet, in so many ways, this messianic gift arrived unmarked!
Now & Then Peace
Have you ever had seasons in your life that were particularly challenging or stressful? Have there been times where you wanted something to end, or maybe something to begin? Have you ever wanted to change your now to then?
Turkey Tailspins & Mistletoe Mulligrubs
Help for holiday depression
Regrets come less than an hour after overindulging in the otherwise regal Holiday turkey. At the time of consumption, the cuisine is delicious! But shortly, you feel as if someone has jerked the proverbial rug out from under you! You not only hurt physically, but you feel fatigued, and suddenly, your brain doesn't function properly. You feel lethargic, and your mood goes into a tailspin.
Conversations With God
By definition, a conversation is an exchange of sentiments, opinions, or ideas between two people. Most Christians get it half right! They know how to talk to God but never have learned to listen. How audacious is that? The species with all the questions have been allowed to engage in conversation with someone who has all knowledge.
Grave Circumstances
Some friends and I were asked to serve as pallbearers for a graveside memorial. It was as if the weather took a cue from the circumstance and became damp, dark and grim. We were all unaware that the thunderous torrent had caused some erosion around the already fragile graveside
When You Get Tired Of Doing Good
Recently I’ve noticed some benevolence fatigue. A lot of folk are tired of serving, tired of giving, tired of bending. After all it’s a big burden being like Jesus! Right? Some of us are “sucking for air” so to speak. Why? Perhaps because we’ve been trying to resource what has not been sourced. The demand from everyone and everywhere is high, and the supply is low.