On this day, we light the third Advent candle called the Shepherd’s Candle. Immediately after Jesus’ birth, angels were sent to tell the shepherds in the fields around Bethlehem about His arrival. Why is this significant? There are many who believe that although shepherds provided a needed service, they were looked down upon. They lived in the rough,
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Bethlehem was a little farming village, and the name means “house of bread.” The hometown of King David, sheep used for sacrifices in the Temple were raised there. Otherwise, it was a small backwater town. But it was the birthplace of Jesus. Micah 5:2 foretells the coming of the Messiah in Bethlehem. Most translations refer to the town as
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When the star appeared, the wise men recognized it as the sign of a supernatural event, then searched the scriptures to find out what it meant. They undertook a hazardous journey that would take several months. It’s quite possible they weren’t wealthy men, as tradition tells us, but men of ordinary means. They may have struggled for the
My latest book, available November 22! Perfect reading for the Christmas season. Pre-order your ebook now at https://www.amazon.com/…/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1. Paperback will be available on November 22. About the book: When a bright star suddenly appears, Melchior and his apprentice, Katanes, search ancient prophecies to explain this omen. Everything points to Hebrew scriptures foretelling the birth of an extraordinary
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It’s four weeks until Election Day so I thought this post might be a timely one. Enjoy! ******************** People often have different opinions on certain issues. Should bicycle and motorcycle riders be required to wear protective gear? Should cursive writing still be taught, or is it unnecessary? Then there are the “hot-button” issues, which I will not list here. Because
I’m so excited! I just sent the final draft of my story about the Wise Men who came to see Jesus to some beta readers to get their comments. So now I just wait to hear from them and continue my search for a cover for the book. If all goes as planned, I’ll be able to have
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This week I’ve been writing every day, and I’m almost 9,700 words into a story about the Wise Men who came to see Jesus after his birth. Scripture doesn’t give us very much detail, so the story I’m working on is a fictional account of their experience might have been like. My hope is to
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I recently read the book “Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss” by Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan, and found it enjoyable and helpful. They emphasize that achieving effective communication is the goal, not necessarily perfect hearing. Sharing their personal experiences, they offer tips and tricks, both technical and non-technical, that help to improve communication. As someone
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Sorry I’ve been out so long. Lots of stuff going on, including the last six weeks dealing with some major back/hip/leg issues. Still got a way to go to get back to normal. During the last few weeks down with my back I’ve listened to all manner of sad news reports. There’s war and rumor
Several years ago, I was going through a hard time. Part of the hardness involved looking at myself and the things I’d been taught as truth, even questioning whether I truly had a relationship with Jesus. Before this began, the Lord had been kind enough to let me know that a time of shaking was ahead, so