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Tag Archives: birth
The Power of Love
Image source: Zion Fine Arts “You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this right well.” ~Psalm 139:13-14 … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged birth, creation, gratitude, love, Mother's Day, motherhood, Psalm 139:13-14
13 Comments
Should I Celebrate My Own Birth?
I hesitate to say, “It’s my birthday” because, well, merely soliciting “Congrats!” responses seems rather pointless. And, being an essayist, I always feel like I should have a point. But then, even as I type this, I realize I do. … Continue reading
Merry Christmas Forever
The Christmas story has been told many times. And long may it be. Luke’s description of the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago is read by untold millions of people every year. But the Christmas story is bigger than that. … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged birth, Christmas, forever, Jesus, love, miracle, redemption
46 Comments
Chosen
If your question is, “Have I been chosen?” His answer is, “Do you want to be?” If your answer is, “Yes,” Then His answer is, “Yes.” Psalm 37:4 ∴ Matthew 7:7 ∴ 2 Corinthians 1:20
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged birth, chosen, God, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 7:7, Psalm 37:4, purpose
12 Comments
Alien Invasion!
2,000 years ago our planet was invaded by a Being of inconceivable power. His spaceship: the womb of a Jewish teenager. His weapon: a form of love more powerful than all of the lasers or phasers that will ever be … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Religion/Faith
Tagged alien, birth, Christmas, invasion, love, power
22 Comments
Was Mary a Virgin?
My first semester of college I took a lecture hall class called Folklore and Mythology from Dr. Glickman, a rock star educator if there ever was one. At the start of each session, 350 students would hush as Dr. G … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Religion/Faith
Tagged atheism, birth, Christmas, divine, Jesus, Mary, virgin
54 Comments