The Dichotomy of Christmas

“The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen.” (Luke 2:20 MSG) “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” (Matthew 2:10 MSG) “Herod, when he realized that the scholars had tricked him, flew into a rage.…

With Joy

“Pay close attention now: I’m creating a new heavens and a new earth. All the earlier troubles, chaos and pain are things fo the past, to be forgotten. Look ahead with joy.” (Isaiah 65:17-18 MSG) What a verse to read on the fifth anniversary of…

A Steady Course

“He went on teaching form town to village, village to town, but keeping a steady course toward Jerusalem.” (Luke 13:22 MSG) Day by day, Jesus yielded to the agenda of the Holy Spirit, yet at the same time, He stayed the course toward Jerusalem. Luke…