Doors serve the purpose of keeping in and keeping out. As long as a door is open, entrance is possible. However, when a door is closed, what’s in is in and what’s out is out. There are doors of opportunity but also times when doors of opportunity close. Therefore, doors can be quite significant, especially when it … [Read more...] about A SHUT DOOR!
Angels
THE GOOD NEWS!
The Greek word “euangelion” (translated “gospel”) originally made reference to a reward for good tidings, but later the idea of reward was dropped leaving the word to simply stand for the good news itself. [source: W.E. Vine] Associated with Jesus is good news. At our Lord’s birth it was good … [Read more...] about THE GOOD NEWS!
PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 4)
In the first stanza of the hymn “I’m Not Ashamed to Own My Lord” (words by Isaac Watts, 1707) we read. . . “I’m not ashamed to own my Lord, Or to defend His cause, Maintain the honor of His Word, The glory of His … [Read more...] about PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 4)
PREPARATION!
The twenty-fourth was marked on the calendar as “Christmas Eve”. Decorations had been prepared and hung up for days and some children may have even set out cookies and milk in anticipation of the coming of “Santa Claus.” We may find a lot of fun in these traditions and the shared time with family and friends … [Read more...] about PREPARATION!
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 3 of 3)
Oh, what joy there was associated with the coming of Jesus. What great joy is also experienced in the life associated with Jesus and the eternal hope found in Him. And what enormous joy there is linking heaven and earth in response to each soul drawn into the kingdom of … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 3 of 3)
