Ephesians 3:1-13 One of the clear themes of the book of Ephesians is the inclusion of all persons in the love of God. This is clearly stated in Ephesians 1:13-14: “You who were once far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.… He has broken down the...
Hebrews 2:10-18 As we carry the wonder and mystery of Christmas with us into the New Year, we focus on the sacrifice which Jesus made for us through his suffering and death. To focus only on Jesus as a baby is to miss the greatness of his ministry and sacrificial...
Psalm 29 It is early morning and the house is quiet. Snow has fallen all during the night and there is a hushed stillness in the air. Only the hoof prints of deer break the solid blanket of white and the palpable beauty of crispness in the air makes everything seem...
James 5:11 Indeed we call blessed those who showed endurance. Endurance – patience, stamina, staying power. Christine and I needed endurance to get to Christmas morning. Patience is not something our children have when they are anticipating the arrival of Santa and...
Titus 2:11-14 “If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desire not too strong, but too weak… We are far too easily pleased.” From The Weight of Glory by...
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Today is New Year’s Day. For many of us the signs of Christmas are out of sight until next year. The tree is bare and undecorated. Its balls and garlands are laid to rest in an attic box. Gone are the red bows and candles. Even the leftovers from...
