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Christmas is twenty-four days away, one of my favorite things to do during this season is watch Christmas movies. It has been said that Christmas movies elicit good feelings and that some of the joy experienced while watching a Christmas movie stems from a Pavlovian response. Christmas movies, particularly the classic ones like Miracle on 34thContinue reading “Resurrection and Life”

Yesterday was Halloween and those who celebrate the holiday had to decide which “side” their costume would reflect, good or evil. The discussion of good versus evil is an ongoing perennial conflict that has existed throughout history in the religious and secular worlds. Depending upon one’s belief system, the winner in the debate differs. TheContinue reading “Good Shepherd”

I enjoy unique architecture; as an undergraduate, I took an elective classical architecture course. I especially like unique doors. In early history doors were made of animal skin or cloth. Later, doors were made from wood, bronze, and stone. Regardless of the material, doors can be artistic and ornate. In my travels, I have seenContinue reading “Door of the Sheep”

Research suggests that music benefits your health and well-being. Music is healthy for the heart. While listening to music, blood flows more freely, dopamine production is increased, stress decreases, memory is stimulated, and symptoms of depression are relived. Music impacts the way the listener views the world around them. Christian music has additional benefits asContinue reading “Light of the World”

It makes me sad to see how truth has diminished in our world. Facts are no longer facts and honesty is often a thing of the past. It seems that truth no longer matters. What makes me happy is the knowledge that I serve a God Who is the truth (John 14:6). Jesus, the secondContinue reading “The Bread of Life”

Gift giving is something I enjoy, I would say that I enjoy giving gifts more than receiving them. Giving gifts is a process for me; I spend time planning and purposefully purchasing. I consider the person I am purchasing for; their traits, likes and needs prior to buying a gift. I think about how theContinue reading “Grace”

Last month, I had the blessed privilege of spending six days with my niece and her newborn son. As I held that sweet baby boy in my arms, loving on him and rhythmically rocking him, I was taken back more than thirty years to the awesome memories of holding my newborn babies. There is somethingContinue reading “Mommas”

Worship is both an action and an attitude. It occurs when I remember how great and worthy God is. It gives me access to the Holy Spirit’s power and opens the door for depths of relationship with The Father. It  is seen in the way I prioritize God in my life. Real worship is definedContinue reading “Real Worship”

One week ago today, we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which is a reminder of our mortality and our need for reconciliation with God. During Lent, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary’s cross, His death and defeat over death; His victory over sin and the enemy; His Resurrection and atonement for ourContinue reading “Real Sacrifice”

It was nineteen degrees in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, February 4,1965, the day I was born. My mother tells me that during her labor, I made the decision to turn around after entering the birth canal. I am not sure if I was attempting to get into a posterior position or transverse lie butContinue reading “Born Again”