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During Advent we honor the descendants of the House of David, a royal line of nobles and cads who point the way to the Messiah. King David himself is a fascinating mix of courage and cowardice. He slew the giant … Continue reading →

Mary, who awaited the birth of Jesus some 2,000 years ago just as we do this Advent, lived an impossible dream. Imagine how young Mary—probably no more than 15 or 16 years old—must have felt upon receiving the news that … Continue reading →

Something big was about to happen, but then John the Baptist had been expecting something unusual. He had heard stories about the time before he was born, how he had come onto the scene long after his parents thought children … Continue reading →

Few statements carry as much emotion as the one that titles this piece, especially for those who have almost given up after years of disappointment and false hopes. So we can imagine the response of one couple, the biblical Abraham … Continue reading →

We all want to experience spiritual growth and success. Sadly, we all know people who have been spiritual failures in life. Perhaps we regard ourselves that way. Some have grown in leaps and bounds spiritually, while others have not grown … Continue reading →

“But who do you say that I am?” Jesus asked this question of the disciples in the district of Caesarea Philippi. This is a beautiful place in the wooded foothills of Mount Hermon. Its significance reaches back to Alexander the … Continue reading →

“How long, O Lord?” How often have you cried these words in times of suffering? It is a universal plea. Time slows to a crawl in times of suffering, and the answer to the question “how long” is always too … Continue reading →