1 Peter 3:15 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Over the Christmas holidays, I visited the church operated by the Adullam House Ministry. My son, Christopher who serves in that ministry, had asked us to visit when we had […]
Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice.” This Christmas season I have noticed how much emphasis we place upon “Joy.” So many of the songs we sing speak of the joy we have in recognizing Jesus’ coming to us as a baby. “Joy to the World” is one […]
1 Corinthians 13:12 “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.” While spending time at a Birmingham hospital I would often stand and look out a large glass window overlooking a circular parking […]
John 15:5-6 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers…” We have talked a lot […]
I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Recently I recalled an event in my life that took place while in the first grade that I think parallels how God sees us when we disobey Him. It […]