Christmas is almost here. We’ve been waiting for four weeks now, and we’re eager for the day to finally come. But are we really ready?In secular terms, that question relates to having our gifts bought...  Read More

I like multi-tools. I own a couple of them, one made by Leatherman and the other a Gerber. I like having a pliers, knife, a few screwdrivers and other assorted tools in a single pouch on my belt.I’ve ...  Read More

If the studies and my own experience – which for once match up – are to be believed, Americans are lousy at fellowship. It appears that adult men especially struggle; men over 30 are reported to get t...  Read More

There are people I love like crazy, but sometimes I’m shocked at how badly I treat them. Even my best, most pure attempts at love are in some measure self-centered. My closest, longest relationships a...  Read More

I read something in 2 John this morning that both warmed and inspired me. Here it is, from 2 John 1:1-3: “The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth —and not I ...  Read More

I found another gift in an obscure place this morning. I think of Jude’s letter to the churches as pretty grim, a fire and brimstone sermon. But look what’s there, in teh greeting in Jude 1:1-2: “Jude...  Read More

Galatians 4:4-7 “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are ...  Read More

Roads and paths tend to capture my imagination. They catch my eye – when I see an interesting road or winding path I want to follow it, to see where it takes me, to find out what’s at the end. I imagi...  Read More

Luke  3:15-18 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. John answered them all, ‘I baptize you with water. But one who is more p...  Read More

For four centuries there hadn’t been a prophet in Israel. It was as if God had fallen silent, and the people of Israel wondered if they’d been abandoned. Then the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth showed...  Read More

I was intrigued when my Advent devotional took me to 1 Samuel 2 this morning. I can honestly say I’ve never connected the story of Hannah and Elkanah, a childless couple, with this period of waiting f...  Read More

When will Jesus come? No one knows. He told us he’ll surprise us, coming like a thief in the night. It’s been thousands of years and we’re still waiting. Except a lot of people aren’t anymore. It’s be...  Read More