Day 21 – Filled and overflowing

Jesus was still a small embro growing inside of Mary, but Zechariah could see what was yet to be seen as he sang this Benedictis. He saw in this unborn babe a horn of salvation. This baby was his mighty God, his Hero God. What did Zechariah see and know about the Baby growing inside … Continue reading Day 21 – Filled and overflowing

Day 20 – The Joys of having a baby

Jesus became like us so we could become like Him. As I wrote Day 20 in the book "Through Their Eyes" Mary is three months pregnant. She had spent her first trimester with her cousin Elizabeth. The Baby growing inside of her is the size of an orange. The Lord God is knitting Jesus together … Continue reading Day 20 – The Joys of having a baby

Day 19 – The Holy Spirit of God

Life is full of joys and sorrows, and so we ride this roller coaster. Sometimes we soar around the curves raising our hands and accepting the adventure and the thrills. Other times we cling to the bars as the roller coaster spins at a break neck speed around curves that catch us off guard. That … Continue reading Day 19 – The Holy Spirit of God

Day 18 – Are we there yet?

I walked into Kevin's office and sat down. "So guess what?" I said timidly. "We have an opportunity to serve with our family in Ethiopia. What do you think?" "Sounds awesome" Kevin encouraged. "What's the plan?" "Yeah. About that. There is no devoloped plan as of yet." All the while on the plane trip over, … Continue reading Day 18 – Are we there yet?

Day 17 – What’s This Going to Cost Me?

The postal worker informed me, "That will cost $7.38." Ok no big deal. I pulled out my visa card. "Oh, we don't accept credit cards for amounts under $10." "HUMMMM," I thought to myself, "that needs to be posted at the front window before anyone walks up to your counter." Apparently it is I just … Continue reading Day 17 – What’s This Going to Cost Me?

Day 16 – Overshadowed

Only the power of the Most High God had the ability to take His only begotten Son and change Jesus into an embryo then implant Him inside of Mary's womb. Jesus Son of God left the Throne Room of Heaven to swim in amniotic fluid for nine months. This event was a moment like no … Continue reading Day 16 – Overshadowed

Day 14 – What’s in a name?

  A rose by any other name is still a rose. "At that time people began to call on the name of the Lord" Genesis 4:26 "Listen! You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name Him Jesus." Luke 1:31 "She will give birth to a son, and you will … Continue reading Day 14 – What’s in a name?

Day 15 – The Shepherd’s Candle The Candle of Joy

King David once prayed, "Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit." Psalm 51:12 As I wrote the book, "Through Their Eyes" God answered this same prayer in my heart. I needed, desired, I craved "Joy to the World" My life was perfect, but I was done with … Continue reading Day 15 – The Shepherd’s Candle The Candle of Joy

Day 11 – FROM A – Z

"When the course of his priestly assignment was completed, he went back home. It wasn't long before his wife, Elizabeth, conceived. She went off by herself for five months, relishing her pregnancy. "So this is how God acts to remedy my unfortunate condition!" She said. Luke 1:23-25 MSG Elizabeth has spent the last five months … Continue reading Day 11 – FROM A – Z

Day 10 – God has taken away my disgrace

I kept my eyes averted from her scowl. I could tell she was annoyed that we had shown up late to breakfast. The free breakfast ends at 10 AM and we show up at 10 til. The woman in charge of breakfast had just begun taking down the juice and water set up. I heard … Continue reading Day 10 – God has taken away my disgrace