Romans 5:3-5 (Context Romans 5:1-11) Have you ever tried putting together a toy or piece of furniture without closely reading the directions? If you are like me, the final product is bound to be wobbly and have some flaws. Paul encourages the church in Rome that a...
Matthew 27:45-46 Charles Dickens opens A Tale of Two Cities with “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” (p1). His purpose was to capture the mood of London and Paris in the years leading up to the French and American Revolutions. It was times of...
New Year celebrations give everyone an opportunity to reflect on the year past, as well as hopes for the one going forward. It is a time to count our blessings and wish well to others we encounter. Offering a blessing transcends cultures and time. Blessings come in...
A friend of ours just sent an update letter for Christmas. Maybe you also receive these along with the influx of Christmas cards. Most are happy notes that give a summary of the past twelve months, complete with funny stories about the children and family pets. They...
