Jesus' birth was announced by angelic choirs. It was also greeted by shepherds, to whom the angels first announced the birth of the Christ. Why would the news go to shepherds first? Commentators commonly note that shepherds were not well-regarded in first-century … [Read more...] about Lowly Shepherds
The Real You
Someone once asked me, "Are you willing to be fully known?" Being out and about with company in public and feeling like I had to give a swift answer, I said yes. What I meant to say was, "Absolutely not!" If he had asked, "Do you want people to know the real you?" my answer might … [Read more...] about The Real You
God is Good
Some consider the idea that "God is" to be the ultimate leap of faith. Others say that it's the death and resurrection of Jesus or that they can't get past the idea that God created and governs the entire universe. These all require faith, but the ultimate leap of … [Read more...] about God is Good
Blessed Assurance
One of the things that accompanies a new babe in Christ is the absolute assurance that Jesus saves and has indeed saved him. That Jesus forgives, and has indeed forgiven him. However, through the passage of time, some slow progress, and numerous falls, some of us begin to doubt … [Read more...] about Blessed Assurance
The Righteousness of Lot
Lot was a difficult man to deal with, ask any angel ( Genesis 19:15-16). He may have been a little self serving, just ask his uncle (Genesis 13:8-9), and was clearly lacking in discretion, just ask his daughters (Genesis 19:7-8). Lot pitched his tent as far as Sodom, ended up … [Read more...] about The Righteousness of Lot