What really is the secret of contentment, Christmas shoppers.

"If we are fools enough to remain at the mercy of the people who want to sell us happiness, it will be impossible for us ever to be content with anything. How would they profit if we became content? We would no longer need their new product. The last thing the salesman wants is forContinue reading "What really is the secret of contentment, Christmas shoppers."

Will we accept the role given to us this Advent?

Mary, the mother of our Lord, accepted her role, given to her by the angel...28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “DoContinue reading "Will we accept the role given to us this Advent?"

What does peace on earth mean anyway?

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."  Luke 2:13-14 ----- Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called children of God.  Matthew 5:9----- But I tell you who hearContinue reading "What does peace on earth mean anyway?"

Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart!

During Advent it is wise to sit quietly and ponder the three-fold coming of Christ...-----John 1:14New International Version (NIV)14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.Revelation 3:20New International Version (NIV)20 HereContinue reading "Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart!"

Billy Graham, 95, has 3 principle regrets…

Billy Graham turned 95 years old a few days back (Born November 7, 1918).  Known the world over for his efforts to share Jesus with the lost, the least and the last, he looks back on his life and admits he has these regrets...(From the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website)1.  "Although I have much toContinue reading "Billy Graham, 95, has 3 principle regrets…"

O God, Give us, first and foremost, the desire to be wise!

Don't flee today.  Instead, press in.  Show up.  Watch for what God is doing.  Thus, get wisdom.  Shout for it. Seek it.  Look for it... But GET IT! ** Put this prayer on the tip of your tongue,"Father, give me wisdom.  Make me wise as I seek your kingdom today first and foremost."-----** "The beginningContinue reading "O God, Give us, first and foremost, the desire to be wise!"