Jesus More Closely
Image of man diving via Amanda Goss – Creative Commons (C.S. Lewis Quote added)
The Star of Christmas
The Christmas Star
On December 5, 2018 at four in the morning my eyes popped open. I was wide awake. That happens to me sometimes. My brain was suddenly racing with thoughts about what I had to do and what I’d done and how I might be able to do certain things better. Maybe that’s happened to you.
After I flopped around like a fish on the bank for two hours, I got up and started to get dressed so I could go for a walk. It was around 6 am and, at this time of year, still dark. That’s unusual for me. I often walk around a small lake near our house but I’m a late riser. I rarely walk before sunrise. So it felt a little weird when I stepped through the front door of our house into the darkness. Read More
Jesus’ Peace vs. The World’s Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
John 14:27
‘Tis the season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Read More
People I Know Who Most Resemble Jesus: Hold Lightly
I’ve noticed the people I know who most resemble Jesus, hold on to their expectations ever so lightly.
[Image by Matt Reinbold via Wikimedia – Labeled for reuse on Google Images. Creative Commons, Text added from GodRunning.com.]
Remembering
“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”
–Jesus, John 14:25-26
Joseph and Jesus–Sold by His Brothers: Genesis 37:12-36
Joseph Sold by His Brothers (Photo credit: DoJewish Blog)
From the archives:
Read Genesis 37:12-36.
Jesus said to them on the road to Emmaus:
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Posted on November 24, 2018 by Kurt Bennett
Bible Commentary, Bible Study, Genesis
Genesis 12, Genesis 37:12-36, Joseph and Jesus, Joseph Jesus comparison, prophecy