Who is this King of glory? Christmas is only a few weeks away. While I find it unbelievable, more troubling is the unbelief I see behind the holiday—Holy-day. But, the birth of Jesus unveiled the Savior to the world. The One promised to rescue us from sin, other gods, the enemy, and even ourselves. And as always, the heavenly Father kept His promise. God’s Son came to bring the light of heaven to earth. Jesus Christ, the Messiah, was born to die. Denied earthly glory and fame, Jesus Continue Reading
What Will They Say When You Leave? {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
I spent my childhood summer vacations at my grandparents' farm, located in a small fishermen village in South Brazil. The farm is by a breathtaking saltwater lake, which is one of the most significant sources of shrimp in south Brazil. One of the most beautiful sceneries that I recall from those days was the sight of the lake at night. As you drove on the interstate beside it, the vision would fool any stranger to the area. One could swear that the lake was instead a village, filled with Continue Reading
Here is My Child, Lord! {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I had not seen her in three years. As I walked into Starbucks to write that morning, I saw her smiling face through the glass windows. We sat down, catching up on three years of family and work history. I was surprised to find out that her son is now a teenager. It seems as if he was in elementary school just the other day. As we talked about our children, she shared some of her teen’s struggles with his faith and how she felt like God was stretching her faith. “Lord, you take care of me, Continue Reading
Holding and Held {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Thinking of Christ as our anchor, we often picture storms raging. Tossed about in the chaos, we think of clinging to Him. Our hands burn, grasping, struggling, to hold on. But picture this wonderful truth: as we’re holding, we’re also held. Our anchor is bound inseparably to our soul. Likewise, as we lean into the hard and heavy, forging our way along a difficult path, we’re often reaching out to see if God is there with us. But He, in fact, goes before us, with us, and behind Continue Reading
My Dad’s Life – A Lesson in Thanksgiving {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
We walked side by side around his small garden as he told stories about each plant and tree that thrives in this little paradise. His eyes sparkled when he spoke of the many hours and days spent tending to them. Love pours from his heart to every creature he cares for — from the smallest flower in his garden to the three dogs that roam happily around his house, to the tender gestures he extends. My 85-year-old daddy is not a perfect man, but I could not have asked for a better dad. Indeed, he Continue Reading
What if You Lost What You Weren’t Thankful For? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
What if you woke up this morning and found the only things you had left were the things you thanked God for yesterday? ~ Terry Shock I am afraid I would lose many of the treasures I take for granted. What about you? Did you thank God yesterday for your ability to see, hear, touch, taste, and speak? What about for your sense of balance, ability to sleep and to digest your food? Did you thank God for clean water, hot water, and indoor plumbing? What people would you miss if you hadn’t taken Continue Reading
