‘Love not the world’—even in the gift-giving month of December?
“For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. “
Our experience of Christmas can go beyond our physical senses
Decorating for Christmas is usually a sensory experience. Christ’s first coming involved all the senses, too.
We celebrate as always, but sometimes with a longing for what’s next
Most of us have trouble waiting, especially for Christmas. Even more challenging is our wait for the second advent of Jesus.
At Advent we look back, but the greater joy is in looking ahead
Advent includes some looking back at the promises and prophecies of God. But Advent also always prompts us to wait and to hope for something yet to be revealed.
How one father’s love helped me understand the way God loves me
A fond memory of a warm interaction. First posted here November 14, 2020.
Again and again, God echoes this chapter’s warning to leaders
Every leader gets plenty of criticism. But when the words of warning come from God himself, all who love him must take notice.