Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the coming of the Christ-Child, the One foretold by prophets, anticipated by the faithful, and now given by God. He is given as descendant of David, as the Messiah King who sits upon the throne of David, his ancestor and forebear, whose government will have no end. The one who …
Category Archives: The Good News
JOY FOR ALL–A SAVIOR!
Here is the good news of Christmas: Jesus’ birth brings joy to all the people (Luke 2:10). God targets all for joy in the giving of a child to Mary and Joseph and through them to the world. (NOTE: Reader’s Alert! This first Christmas gift disappoints all attempts to be politically correct.) It is not …
JOY FOR ALL!
During these Advent days, Christ-followers celebrate the good news that will bring great joy to all the people (Luke 2: 10-11). “All” the people means just what it asserts—all the people. I’m thinking about that word, “all.” In a few days our family will gather to celebrate. We have worked out the schedule, coordinated with the …
THE BLESSING OF UNCLAIMED BLESSING
Unclaimed blessings are clearly the best! On this Thanksgiving weekend, with Advent just around the corner, I’m reflecting on the blessings we enjoy. Of course, the usual come to mind—family, friends, freedom, opportunity, food—lots of food with stunning variety, richness of experiences, and the list goes on. All of these I claim with relish and …
7 BILLION LOVED!
On October 31, 2011 the world’s population officially reaches 7 billion. That means 7 billion persons loved passionately, relentlessly, and sacrificially in ways beyond our merely human comprehension. To mark this notable “milestone,” here are a few other “theodemographical” reflections. 7 billion exceeds my mind’s grasp. Much of the world’s population concentrates in a relatively …