“…our slavery to Christ has radical implications for how we think and live. Â We have been bought with a price. We belong to Christ. Â We are part of a people for His own possession. Â And understanding all of that changes everything about us, starting with our perspective and our priorities. . “True Christianity is not about adding Jesus to my …
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs…always has been. Â But, I especially love the second verse. Â And, this year, it stood out in stark contrast against so many of the other traditional Christmas tunes. Â Where themes of selfishness, hopelessness, and materialistic “joy” are commonplace, this song speaks clearly of the true hope and joy of Christmas. . Christ, by …
My Mini-Me
“Mommy can I dress just the same as you today?” . . Although I wish it could last forever, I am enough of a pessimist to realize that there will probably come a time when dressing “just like mommy” loses its appeal.  But, I pray that my life will be one that she continues, not only to want to imitate, but …
Count the Cost
“It costs something to be a true Christian.  Let that never be forgotten.  To be a mere nominal Christian, and go to Church, is cheap and easy work.  But to hear Christ’s voice, and follow Christ, and believe in Christ, and confess Christ, requires much self-denial.  It will cost us our sins, and our self-righteousness, and our ease, and our worldliness.  All – all must …
Our Thanksgiving Prayer
. “Lord, we give You thanks for all that You in Your mercy have given us to be and to do and to have. Â Deliver us, Lord, from all greed to be and to do and to have anything not in accord with Your holy purposes. Â Teach us to rest quietly in Your promise to supply, recognizing that if we …