Christmas Eve 2021 – Silent Night
Joy To The World
Isaac Watts, who was born on July 17, 1674, had several God-given gifts. He learned Latin at four, Greek at nine, French at ten, and Hebrew at thirteen. Can you say, wow?! In his lifetime he became not just an amazing student of the Bible, but a powerful preacher and teacher as well. As a […]
What Child Is This?
By the world’s standards, William Chatterton Dix was just an obscure nobody. He enjoyed reading and studying poets, classical literature, and writing his own poetry. Why did he get into poetry? He developed a love for it because his father loved it and encouraged his son to follow in his footsteps. His father went so […]
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
In 2010 my Christmas series focused on the biblical theology behind some of the favorite Christmas carols. Digging into the meaning of the lyrics of these memorable musical numbers was so enlightening and challenging, I thought it wise to circle back this holy season and delve into additional pieces we hold dear. Not only will […]
Christmas Eve 2020: The Seer & the Savior
No one in Israel could forget the year 739 B.C. Politically, the king, Uzziah, who had enjoyed a 52-year reign, had his share of leadership issues. Scripture does denote he did lead in a godly, righteous fashion which pleased God (2 Kings 15). However, he spiritually compromised in key areas. He failed to remove pagan […]
Anna & Christ
Hope. It’s a rare commodity in our day and age. More than any other time in our history I think many people are on the verge of simply losing hope that darkness will ever be totally pushed back by light. Nationally, many are wondering if our Constitution and nation will survive the now blatant corruption […]
The Priests & Christ
The late Dr. Duane Gish is best remembered as a highly educated Christian scientist who courageously presented the weaknesses of evolution and the strengths of special creationism on secular university campuses. His academic and professorial record made him a force to be reckoned with. During WWII, he bravely served in the Pacific Theater as an […]
Herod & Christ
Matthew, a former tax collector, a man known for digging into details, makes sure we know the geo-political situation of the birth and infancy of Jesus when he writes these words: Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, (Matt. 2:1). Focus, please, on that prepositional phrase. […]
