Peter looked around the room at the crowd. What seemed like such a large space for a meal with Jesus was now crammed with His followers. A man stood at the door searching until he saw Peter and John. He marched up to them. “I have news of Judas.” “He hanged himself. We know.” The… Continue reading CHOOSING A REPLACEMENT
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SHEPHERDS’ NEWS a classic post
Merry Christmas to any of my peeps reading this on Jesus’s birthday. I’ve decided to dig into my archives to bring you a favorite scene from the stable. You’ll discover when Mary and Joseph learned how the shepherds were told about the Savior. As Mary felt the infant at her breast fall asleep she carefully rolled… Continue reading SHEPHERDS’ NEWS a classic post
I feel sorry for people who don’t have a relationship with Jesus Christ
A week and a half ago I had a spiritual experience that can only come from a personal relationship with God through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It involved a semi, the stars and a familiarity with the Bible. It began with my agreeing to take another delivery run to west Texas. There were… Continue reading I feel sorry for people who don’t have a relationship with Jesus Christ
The 2nd letter to Theophilus
Luke paced his study. The new parchments arrived ahead of schedule. Notes were organized and waiting. Winter was settling in so travel for the next few months was out of the question. Time was on his side now. “Why is it always difficult to begin a writing? I know once I get into this it… Continue reading The 2nd letter to Theophilus
There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph
There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph Who lived all his life on a shelf As Christmas drew near A time he held dear A manger was placed in the room Ralph heard the same story each year Of wisemen and shepherds in fear A baby was born Way out in a barn Instead… Continue reading There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph
THE GREEKS
Philip scanned the crowd at the temple. He’d never been to Jerusalem except for feasts. It was hard to imagine the place nearly empty. He spun around at the tap on his shoulder. A group of foreigners stared at him. The man closest to him held his hand up. “Beg your pardon, sir. I didn’t… Continue reading THE GREEKS
Okay, what IS the next holiday now?
The Christmas decorations have been on display in many stores for well over a month now. If I remember right Halloween came after that time…and we just ate a big meal with turkey as the main course. Why don’t I remember summer lately. Did I skip Labor Day somehow? There was something to do with… Continue reading Okay, what IS the next holiday now?
STAY READY
Jesus looked at each of His disciples. All twenty four eyes were fixed on His. “Nobody knows the time for the Son of Man’s return. The angels don’t even know. Only the Father knows the day and hour. “You must stay ready for it to happen at any time. In Noah’s day people were making… Continue reading STAY READY
Thank You Heavenly Father
Thank You Heavenly Father Thank You for the breath in my lungs, a spark in my mind and praise on my tongue. Thank You for food on the table, friends to enjoy and a body that’s able. Thank You for love we can share, hugs to embrace and words of great care. Thank You for… Continue reading Thank You Heavenly Father
Some silly things I’m thankful for
As Thanksgiving day comes round again and knocks upon my door I’m thinking of some silly things that I am grateful for Like fire flies that make a light without a battery and squirrels that scamper on the ground then quickly climb a tree I like that grass stands up tall but is smooth under… Continue reading Some silly things I’m thankful for