Two thousand years ago a baby was born in a lowly manger, a very humble place. He was more than just a baby; He came to redeem the human race. (Romans 3:23-24) More than that he was God, and God who became a man. For all those who believe in ...
Read More »Jesus: The Savior For All Time
Over 2,000 years ago a baby was born in Bethlehem whose birth is celebrated at Christmas. “He shall be called Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins”(Matthew 1:21). Another name for Jesus was Immanuel, which means “God with us”(Matthew 1:23). Jesus existed before his birth but was ...
Read More »So It Is With Life
Completely spent, we sank into our comfort spots in the dimly lit living room. I finally broke the silence. “I have a feeling I’m never going to be alright again.” “I know” my husband wearily agreed. Early that morning I had been abruptly jolted out of a flu induced fog ...
Read More »Life: Best Enjoyed Slowly
Children have a unique ability to slow down and notice things. This is why as grown-ups our memories are stirred by old songs, a fragrance in the air, or a season in time. Sadly, this childlike way of sensing life fades as we grow up, unless we slow down and ...
Read More »They Shall Live Again
Springtime has always brought the promise of new life and the end of another brown, barren Illinois winter. The first tulips begin to pop open; trees get their first, almost invisible green buds, and soon, green grass springs up to carpet over the brown stuff on the ground. I remember ...
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