Monthly Archives: December 2017

So much has been said about love. Poets pen emotions into words. Musicians charm the masses with their instruments. Vocalist croon sentiments causing folks to go weak in the knees…all attempting to define, or capture the essence of, love. But perhaps love isn’t expressed so much in word as in deed. This advent season weContinue reading “Advent Meditation — Love”

It was an ordinary night…the shepherds caring for their flocks, probably grumbling, as old men do, about the government and the census being taken by Augustus. Yet it was a night like no other…suddenly, an angel, beaming with the glory of God shared with them, “Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings ofContinue reading “Advent Meditation – Joy”

And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.” Peace on earth, good will to men…Is this a reality? Lately it seems that our world is anything but peaceful. “Wars and rumors ofContinue reading “Advent Meditation — Peace”

At this time of advent, as we anticipate things to come, we would do well to first look back. Let’s journey to the first century. After all, the nation of Israel would often recount its history. They would tell of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They would celebrate how the Lord used Moses to lead theirContinue reading “Advent Meditation – Hope”