She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 If you don't know about God right now, He loves to build your faith in the most creative and sometimes challenging ways. You know the Christmas story: an angel comes and visits Mary … Continue reading The Rock Who Slept on A Rock
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When the Divine Meets the Dirty
A beautiful part of the Christmas story is often read and overlooked too quickly. It is when the divine meets the dirty. You may know of the angelic announcement to the shepherds. Shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem. They were taking turns watching their flock during the night. An angel from the Lord suddenly … Continue reading When the Divine Meets the Dirty
Joseph: From One Adoptive Father About Another
A few weeks ago, I sat at a restaurant with three other fathers. We were sharing 'war stories' of parenting. It suddenly dawned on me. The unique quality we all had at the table is each one of us chose to raise children who were not biologically our's. It had not even crossed anyone's mind. … Continue reading Joseph: From One Adoptive Father About Another
Christmas Brings Remembrance of my Favorite Person of the Bible
There are many characters which contribute to that great event of our Savior’s birth. There were angels, shepherds, wise men, livestock, Mary, Joseph and the many members of their family. We also have the antagonist of Herod and his henchmen going through the streets of the small village of Bethlehem killing babies of under the … Continue reading Christmas Brings Remembrance of my Favorite Person of the Bible