“So then, Be careful how you WALK, not as unwise people but as wise…” Ephesians 5:15 NASB I love the book of Ephesians. My father is a retired pastor and I’m married to a pastor. But one of the sermons I remember the most from my childhood was one on “How to Walk.” Dad took us … Continue reading Walk, by Kimberley Woodhouse
Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10) Being still is not in my two-year-old grandson’s list of abilities. I think he might spontaneously combust if he were made to be still. After a weekend of keeping him, though my heart may be overflowing with happiness, I’m both physically and mentally exhausted. The … Continue reading Still, by Lori Altebaumer
“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace be with you.” 1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was growing up, we didn’t really have any Christmas traditions. No annual cookie bakes, no sing-a-longs. There was the same schedule of family … Continue reading Become, by Kristi Ann Hunter
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies and exalts the Lord, Luke 1:46 Amplified Bible I’d never really stopped and thought much about this verse before. Then it came up in a sermon. This line grabbed my attention hard. First, Gabriel went to an old priest named Zechariah. Zach and his wife Elizabeth were childless and described as … Continue reading Magnifies, by Debb Hackett
I’ve been burning a lot of incense lately. No, not to get in touch with my 1960’s inner child. I want to discover why incense (frankincense in particular) was a pleasing offering to God. Then I’d like to understand how it relates to the birth of the Christ child. Frankincense is referenced on several occasions … Continue reading Frankincense, by Melissa Carey