Over the years, "Away in a Manger" has been the source of considerable perplexity for me, though I've always felt fond of the song.
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Do you find yourself more inclined to pray for leaders with whom you agree or disagree?
Virginia O'Hanlon's school friends told her Santa Claus wasn't real. So her father suggested she write a letter to the newspaper. And she did. ...
After reading of divine judgment in Isaiah 34, chapter 35 comes as a pleasant shock. Here we glimpse a vision of the...
It was a typical Sunday morning. Good worship. Good message. Good time to finish up so that I could get some lunch. (Be careful not to throw stones, because you know exactly what...
A single principle or command? Wayne is still struggling with his dilemma. Should he pay for the repair of his customer’s car...
I wonder what would happen if we began to see tithing as an issue of the heart instead of a financial issue?
The original Hebrew of the ninth commandment reflects a judicial setting. Specifically, this verse refers to lying in the context of a...
As a pastor, I certainly know what it means to play the numbers game. Generally the first question I get asked (especially by other ministers) is, "How many members do you have?" The second...
In yesterday's reflection, I explained why it makes sense to describe Ephesians 1:3 as Paul's eulogy. In fact, the Greek text of this verse includes three different words based on the root eulog-,...
Nursery attendant Peggy Davis has been on the job for 39 years. On a high-traffic Sunday, one or two parents come to the nursery to drop off their babies. But Peggy Davis shows...
As you may recall, I have suggested that we set aside the two weeks prior to Thanksgiving Day in the United States...
We would hope that doing what's right would be accepted, perhaps even rewarded. Often this is the case. If we do what's...
Psalm 116 celebrates God’s goodness. The psalmist has experienced God’s grace in manifold expressions. God has heard his prayers (116:1). God delivered him from death (116:3-6), guided his steps ...
For centuries, many Christians have hated Jews, partly because “the Jews killed Christ.” Not only is anti-Semitism contradictory to the call of...
Most research scientists follow the academic track. Not Dr. John Medina. This graphics designer and animator turned teacher, scientist, and consultant says...
It is possible to have integrity in our business relationships. And as we interact well with our colleagues, we demonstrate the truth...
