The Charlie Brown Christmas has been one of those television programs that I pretty much expect to see each Christmas holiday. It is a simple yet well built story. Charlie Brown is flustered over the crass materialism associated with the Christmas holiday, his sister Sally simply wants things from Santa, his dog Snoopy enters a contest for the best decorated … Continue reading Does Anyone Know What Christmas is All About?
Did Matthew Err in Attributing “He shall be called a Nazarene” to Old Testament Prophecy?
“This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: ‘He shall be called a Nazarene’ ” (Matt. 2:23, NASB)Matthew 2 tells about magi from the East coming to the land of Israel to worship the infant Christ, Herod’s plan to kill the Child by ordering the execution of all male children two years old … Continue reading Did Matthew Err in Attributing “He shall be called a Nazarene” to Old Testament Prophecy?
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus!
Many of us look at things going on in the world and see a lot of things getting out of hand. But tis the season to know that things do not have to be that way. Things can be different. Charles Wesley’s “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” is a wonderful Advent hymn, which reminds us that … Continue reading Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus!
Giving Thanks to the LORD for His Everlasting Love…
Psalm 136 begins “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting.” As the psalm progresses there is this refrain “for His lovingkindness is everlasting,” in other words, “His love endures forever.” What wonderful words to sing. In this song, the psalmist looks to his own history and sees the … Continue reading Giving Thanks to the LORD for His Everlasting Love…
Giving Thanks to God…
Now is the season to give thanks. I think it easy these days to get a bit cynical and lose our sense of gratitude for what we have. I find the Psalms 100 puts things into perspective, and offers some real reasons to give thanks, its two stanzas, short and sweet: Shout joyfully to the … Continue reading Giving Thanks to God…
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