And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
Think on this.
Jesus was probably not born on December 25th or the equivalent day in the month of Kislev. Continue reading
Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light! Ps 148:3
I love Christmas lights. If they did not require so much work and electricity, Continue reading
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Matt 2:3
Herod did a very foolish thing. Wise men from Persia show up on his doorstep and announce they’re looking for the newborn King of the Jews. Continue reading
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. James 5:14
The flu and colds are making the rounds. Continue reading
“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: “You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your doings,” says the Lord. Jer 23:1-3
I was shocked to get a private message describing one person’s woes about her church. Continue reading
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. Matt 1:19
In 1975 I was in high school. One of the girls in my class went missing. Continue reading
A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. John 4:7
I have heard many sermons about Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. Continue reading
Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. 1 Cor 6:18
Every day the news reports about someone with allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: Matt 6:13
I just read an article that Pope Francis wants to change a portion of the Lord’s Prayer. Continue reading
The period that David reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years he reigned in Hebron, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years. 1 Kings 2:11
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. 2 Chron 9:30 Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 