Monthly Archives December 2012

There’s something invigorating about new. Whether it’s a new job, relationship, car, home, clothes or even a new restaurant in town, there’s just something about new. Even if it’s not actually new, yet new to us, it’s refreshing to have or do something new.

Isn’t it interesting how we get so caught up in a new year? For some odd reason, we think this New Year will somehow alter our lives. Celebrating the New Year is the biggest “do over” ever. How often do we hear, “I’m so glad this year is over, the New Year will be so much better!”?

A fresh start becomes the goal. A new diet or exercise regimen begins on January 1^st. What we didn’t accomplish last year, we WILL accomplish in this New Year!

I wonder though, if we had the same attitude each and every day, how our l...

Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem

      Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,  in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 

      In the same region there we...

Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127:1

There is nothing in this world more important than our relationships with our Creator, our spouse and our children. I believe with all of my heart that if we have these three priorities in order, then all of the rest of life will fall into place.

If I have these three relationships at the top of my priority list, then my job will be more fulfilling, my friendships will be more loving and my service to others will be more lasting.

No spouse? No children? No problem. With no spouse or children vying for your time and attention, you are blessed with the extra time to devote to what the Lord has led you to...