Day 4: God’s Word “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 God’s word [wurd] noun 1. the Bible. We would not get very far without God’s Word. In Genesis 1:3 God speaks creation into being. The whole universe comes together at His words. Sun, moon, […]
The 12 Days of Thanks Giving: Day 3 Sacrifice
Day 3:Sacrifice “But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.” Hebrews 10:12 sacrifice: [sak-ruh-fahys]noun; verb the surrender or destruction of something prized or desirable for the sake of something considered as having a higher or more pressing claim. a surrender of […]
The 12 Days of Thanks Giving: Day 1
Day 1:Light “And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John 1:5 light1 [lahyt] noun 1. the medium of illumination that makes sight possible 2. mental understanding or spiritual insight 3. the radiance or illumination from a particular source: 4. a person who is an outstanding leader, […]
1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 6: The Blessing of Suffering
12 Days of ThanksLiving
Introduction Thanksgiving: noun a public celebration in acknowledgement of divine favor or kindness. A day set apart for giving thanks to God Thanksgiving, the forgotten holiday, is sandwiched between two holidays which have become focused on receiving. Giving thanks seems to be a leftover attitude from a bygone era. Is thankfulness no longer an important […]
1 Thessalonians A Life of Faith, Part 5: Sound Forth
I am old enough to remember the thrill of receiving a letter in the mail. I had several pen-pals (“virtual friends” of a bygone era) when I was growing up. I invested heavily in stationary, sealing wax and stamps. Waiting for the mailman to hand-deliver the mail was an event that marked each day like […]