In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed. ... And everyone went to his own city to be taxed. ... So Joseph also departed from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to the City of David which is called Bethlehem, in Judea, because he was… Continue reading Christmas Eve: An Ordinary Day
Category: Unexpected
Sunday’s… hallelujah…
While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my… Continue reading Sunday’s… hallelujah…
joy… in five o’clock traffic…
It was an odd moment... Five o'clock traffic... slow moving... taking two rotations of red to make it through lights at intersections... Who finds joy in that...? Huh... I did... That unexpected... unreasonable joy... bubbling up in the midst of what most would be cursing about... God's presence felt so near... Splendor and majesty are… Continue reading joy… in five o’clock traffic…
trusting… Him… more…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Trust... I find myself trusting Him more and more... Even when things are coming about... which I never anticipated... and seem to have… Continue reading trusting… Him… more…
meeting joy…
I met joy face-to-face yesterday... literally... and unexpectedly... In the middle of the canned goods aisle... turning to continue my shopping... I heard her voice at my shoulder... I'm celebrating today... Seeing as there was no one else she could be talking to... I said... Oh... What are you celebrating...? She told me... we talked for… Continue reading meeting joy…