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Nativity & Advent: What about Joseph the Carpenter?

In biblical times (now, too), the son took on the father’s profession. The tailor’s son became a tailor. The butcher’s son became a butcher. The blacksmith’s son became a blacksmith. The fisherman’s son became a fisherman. My own father, and his father before him, became a funeral director. Many professions are mentioned in the New… Continue reading Nativity & Advent: What about Joseph the Carpenter?

What Do You Need Protection From?

If Jesus prayed for our protection … “Holy Father, protect them by your name that you have given me” (John 17:11) … then why am I not protected from the bad things I experience? Jesus prayed for our protection, yet life is still full of attacks and problems. What’s up with that? Jesus prayed for… Continue reading What Do You Need Protection From?

When Christmas Never Ends

In just a few days, you will most likely be taking down those Christmas decorations and packing them up until next year…when you will be pulling them out and decorating all over again! Yes, Christmas is coming again…unless Jesus comes back before then. This year, as you pack away those tinseled treasures, I want you… Continue reading When Christmas Never Ends

“Watching Up”: Ten Verses for Stopping Anxiety by Changing Our Focus

There are signs telling us to watch out everywhere we go: watch your step, watch out for pedestrians, watch for deer crossing the road, slippery when wet, dead end ahead. These signs are there for our protection. They focus our attention on a possible danger or problem. That’s a good thing. The world is full… Continue reading “Watching Up”: Ten Verses for Stopping Anxiety by Changing Our Focus