One of the goals of the Gospel message is the unity of believers. Unity erases al cultural, ethnic, and racial differences between believers. In John 17:21 Jesus prayed that “they may all be one … so that the world may believe that You sent Me.”
Friday, January 15, 2021
In Lifelight Bible Class last Wednesday, January 6, a group of us were speaking about the political unrest in our country during the past year. We had not even gotten home that eveni…
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Valley Forge was a tough time for the Continental Army. Recent defeats at Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown demoralized the soldiers. The British captured the rebel capital of Philade…
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
On the fridge hangs my short list of goals from last January. Some of the goals I accomplished. I learned more about garden soil. I finished “tatting” lace like my mother and grandmo…
Saturday, January 09, 2021
Christians celebrate January 6 as Epiphany each year. In Western Christian traditions, Epiphany is the day of the Magi and the star of Bethlehem. Epiphany is the 12th day of Christma…
Friday, January 08, 2021
The central message of the Gospel is the result of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Through His actions we have forgiveness of sins and may enjoy a relationship with our heavenly Fathe…
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Dwight Eisenhower was a very wise president. In 1956 he led our nation to adopt, “In God We Trust” as our national motto. The resolution passed the House and the Senate unanimously a…
Monday, January 04, 2021
As with most things in 2020, COVID-19 has changed this Christmas season. I miss gathering with friends and family to celebrate, yes, but at this moment, my heart is missing the annua…
Friday, January 01, 2021
We can’t change the fact that we live in a sinful world full of suffering and problems, full of hate and injustice, full of pain and loss. But, there is something we can change. We c…
As we face a new year, we may ask ourselves where we will find the strength to face its challenges. The answer is that we will rely on our creator, God. When the King of Judah was fe…
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The year 2020 is over. It is now 2021. How should we live in the midst of a brave new world? The answers are found in the Word of God! Matthew chapter 2 verses 1 to 12 occurs one to …
Monday, December 28, 2020
This Christmas season has been wonderful as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It has also been different, with less travel to distant family. My own family has had …
Friday, December 25, 2020
We have been in the pre-Christmas and Christmas season for quite a while. If you go by the church calendar, there are four Sundays of Advent before Christians celebrate the indescrib…
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
In Matthew 1:20-21 the angel said to Joseph, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child Who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She…
Monday, December 21, 2020
Whew! Can you believe that we have nearly made it through this year? It has certainly had its ups and downs. I could not have guessed everything that happened in 2020. Remember the f…
Friday, December 18, 2020
The last couple of weeks have been unusual, and somewhat disappointing for our family, because this is the Advent in Christmas season. When we returned to Alaska from our trip to Flo…