Shortly after Jesus’ birth, Joseph and Mary take Him to the Temple according to the Law of Moses. They meet with Simeon and receive his blessing and prophesy. Afterwards, they encounter an old woman who virtually made the Temple her home. Her name was Anna. This poem is dedicated to her and attempts to captureContinue reading “Surprised by Grace: Anna”
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Surprised by Grace: Simeon
The prophets of Israel longed to know about which they spoke. Peter wrote of them, Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testifiedContinue reading “Surprised by Grace: Simeon”
Surprised by Grace: Mary
All of us know the story of Mary the mother of Jesus. The Scriptures speak highly of her and give us many details about her. She fearlessly stood with her Son before the cross as He died for our sins. She prayed in the upper room with the disciples and witnessed their choice of MatthiasContinue reading “Surprised by Grace: Mary”
Surprised by Grace at Christmas
And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21 Have circumstances entered into your life that totally disrupted it? Then consider the story of Jesus’ parents. Joseph discovers a disturbing fact that his fiancée is pregnant, and heContinue reading “Surprised by Grace at Christmas”
The Shepherd Comes at Christmas
Shepherds ponder their legacy – to some a pitiful stain on history. Unlike seeing the evening with anticipation of a promising morn no contemplation of hope lies before them – they grow accustom to the stench of sheep as the flock lingers on them like uncleanness hanging from mortality but they and the sheep areContinue reading “The Shepherd Comes at Christmas”
Harold Sings a Christmas Solo
Harold waited with intense anticipation just inside the gate. His time finally arrived. The others in the orchestra were flying high with passionate excitement. All of them had finely tuned instruments and practiced intently every moment they could for this very special day. Harold was part of the choir, and he had the enviable positionContinue reading “Harold Sings a Christmas Solo”
Every Thought Captive to Obey Christ 