O For Grace to Come to the End of Your Earthly Journey like This

During the last days of Edmund Payson, he said:"When I formerly read Bunyan's description of the land of Beulah, where the sun shines and the birds sing day and night, I used to doubt whether there was such a place; but now my own experience has convinced me of it, and it transcends all my … Continue reading O For Grace to Come to the End of Your Earthly Journey like This

Virgins Don’t Have Babies – C.S. Lewis

One day C.S. Lewis was sitting in his office in the English department when a friend, who was an unbeliever, wandered in. There were carolers below in the courtyard singing Christmas carols and as the two were speaking, they could hear them singing a Christmas carol that contained words about Jesus’ virgin birth. His unbelieving … Continue reading Virgins Don’t Have Babies – C.S. Lewis

Battling Weariness with the Power of Jesus

Are you already struggling with weariness and fatigue this Christmas Season? Here are four Scriptures that have been a rich source of encouragement to me. I have placed below all four texts  in three different versions. The first translation (either NIV or ESV) is an actual translation of the Bible. If you were going to … Continue reading Battling Weariness with the Power of Jesus

The Cradle, The Cross and The Crown

Cradle The cradle of Christmas proves that God is with us - Emmanuel. We are not alone in this world. We are not alone in our guilt, shame and struggle. We are not alone when we walk through the valley of the shadowlands. Cross The cross of Calvary proves that God is for us and … Continue reading The Cradle, The Cross and The Crown