Bring Joy to Someone’s World

Joy

People are hurting.  I can't remember a Christmas season that I have talked and met with more hurting people than this one.  From the neighborhood to the nations people are hurting.  I've been reflecting and praying a lot this Christmas about how God can use me and my family to bring His joy to some one's world.  Jesus said in John 13:35 "By this all men will know you that you are My disciples, if you love one another." I was inspired when a dear friend told me this story.  He was … [Read more...]

All I want for Christmas…

christmas gifts

All I want for Christmas is a closer walk with Christ.    "Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith" (Hebrews 10:22).  Christmas time can be so busy.  This year seems to be one of the busiest ever for me personally. I feel like there is so much to do that I'm missing out on the message of Christmas:  Emmanuel God with us!  If you feel overwhelmed with the activity of Christmas rather than the awe of the Nativity I invite you to join me in seeking the … [Read more...]

Sharing the Christ of Christmas

Baby Jesus

Sitting at the dinner table last night I asked my three kids to tell my what Christmas is about.  My youngest son Tobin, who is four said, "Dad you're silly...don't you know Christmas is all about Jesus?"  I laugh at loud to this statement from my son, but sadly I think about how so many people in our world today really have no clue about the Christ of Christmas.  The other day we were decorating our Christmas tree when my wife Carmen brought out my favorite ornament.  It is an angel … [Read more...]