In the style my Great-Granny (old Kentucky colloquialism) would have told it to me ~ So the Lord’s promise came true, just as the prophet had said, “A virgin will have a baby boy, and He will be called Immanuel,”…
My great-granny’s Christmas story
Tag: Jesus
Advent: What Am I Waiting For?
Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the LORD our God, Until He is gracious to us.…
Heavenly Father or Heavenly Santa Claus?
It seems like so many of us learn as children to ask things of God as though He were our Heavenly Santa Claus. Maybe it is a cultural thing, or maybe it is because we are such a rich nation…
The Armor of God: Warrior-Princess
In the service of our King, we are engaged in a spiritual battle every single day. But do not fear! We do not face Satan in our own power. Paul tells us to “Be strong in the Lord and in…
Walking with God: Loving God
Being in a relationship with God is a paradox. In the beginning, I believe that God is always the One Who initially calls us; any effort toward Him on our part is only because He has awakened our consciousness toward…